VE testing (License Exams) for 11/1/2026 has been cancelled. There is a backlog of new licensees waiting to be processed by the FCC and supporting groups and we have decided to cancel our testing until the backlog begins moving.
SARC Bike Ride Sunday October 26
We have scheduled our next SARC group bike ride for Sunday, October 26th at 10:00a on the Illinois Prairie Path/Danada and Herrick Lake Trail.
The ride will start and end in the parking lot of the Kline Creek Farm at 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. We will hop on the Timber Ridge Trail for about 1/2 Mile and connect with the Illinois Prairie Path southeast through Wheaton to the Danada and Herrick Trail east. We will turn around at the end of the Danada and Herrick Trail and follow the same route back. The route is about 23 to 24 miles total. The path is mainly crushed limestone with some concrete/paved areas.
This is a group ride and not a race, so anyone who wants to come out and participate can ride with us. We will adjust speed and distance accordingly.
Here is the map below with the trail and our starting point. We’ll meet at the parking lot at 10:00a.
The Illinois Prairie Path portion.
The Danada and Herrick Trail portion of the route.
73 de Tom, N9GUN
SARC Bike Ride September 14
By Tom N9GUN
We had an excellent day for our bike ride today. The Fox River Trail was in great shape and based on the group’s desire, we made it a 32 mile ride.
The participants were:
Bill, W9WEM
Bill, KD9GRX
Mariusz, AD9DU
Peter, N9SCH
Tom, N9GUN
We are planning for another ride in October so be on the lookout for a message on SARC ALL!
SARC Bike Ride – Sunday, September 14th @ 10:00a – Fox River Trail
By Tom N9GUN
We have scheduled our next SARC group bike ride on Sunday, September 14th at 10:00a on the FOX RIVER TRAIL.
The ride will start and end in the parking area next to the Dairy Queen in East Dundee on Main Street, right on the trail. The DQ address is: 15 E Main St, East Dundee, IL 60118. We will ride down to St. Charles and back with the total mileage about 16 miles. Afterwards, I’m sure some (or all) of us will enjoy some Dairy Queen food and ice cream!
This is a group ride and not a race, so anyone who wants to come out and participate can ride with us. We will adjust speed and distance accordingly.
Here is the map below with the trail and our starting point. We’ll meet at the parking lot at 10:00a.Be sure to bring your water bottles and radios! We’ll use SARC Emcomm channel 4 (147.42 simplex) for the event!
Welcome
What is Amateur (Ham) Radio?
There are over 750,000 US Amateur (Ham) Radio operators and millions worldwide. We talk wirelessly across town and the globe using less power than it takes to brighten a light bulb with no service providers or monthly fees. We learn from each other, assist the public at events and emergencies, have fun with contests, interact with space (satellites, atmosphere, ISS, etc.), monitor and report the weather, build equipment, exchange digital signals, and much more. We often place radios in our pockets, our cars, our homes and elsewhere so that we can enjoy a good conversation and be ready to assist others.
The Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club:
Over 100 licensed radio operators in and around Schaumburg enjoy our hobby with each other, our community, and the world. We have fun learning, exchanging ideas and having fun through the privileges we enjoy as licensed radio operators. We have so much to offer!
- We host weekly communications ‘nets’ and monthly gatherings to exchange ideas, information, humor, learning, and assistance with other radio operators.
- We participate in national & worldwide events & contests on the air allowing us to assist and communicate with wonderful people across the globe.
- We connect with local youth to spark their interest in communications and science.
- We host events to build equipment, enjoy bicycle rides, or just be social.
- We lend our radio skills to help ensure the safety of our community at special events such as parades, marathons and the Schaumburg Fest.
- We participate in readiness initiatives so we may quickly partner with local and national emergency service teams to provide communications in times of disaster or crisis.
We Invite You to Join the Fun!
It’s easy. Simply take a 35-question test with at least 26 correct answers ( 70%) and receive your Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. Radios cost as little as $30. And we stand ready to help you study and take your test. From there, you are welcome to join our club and be part of all the fun we have to offer! Please reach out to us for more information. We would be very happy to talk with you.
