Category: Events

Upcoming Ham Radio events and wrap up information for after an event.

Zenith & Amateur Radio History

July 23, 2026
Zenith, Mount Prospect, and Bill Shillington, W9ZCL Here is a local radio story worth exploring. Zenith began with two Chicago wireless enthusiasts and an amateur call sign. A few years later, its WJAZ broadcast station placed two landmark towers in Mount Prospect. Decades after that, Mount Prospect amateur operator Bill Shillington, W9ZCL, showed how radio … Continue reading "Zenith & Amateur Radio History"

SARC Septemberfest 2026 Public Service

July 21, 2026
SARC Septemberfest Public Service Volunteer Here is a valuable public service opportunity for SARC members. Schaumburg Septemberfest returns over Labor Day weekend, and amateur radio volunteers are needed to help support event communication. SARC members can now review the available assignments and volunteer through the club’s member-only Septemberfest sign-up page. Enter an approved amateur radio … Continue reading "SARC Septemberfest 2026 Public Service"

Scouts on the Air 2026

July 21, 2026
Scouts on the Air 2026 8/3/26: Troop 401 SARC and the Scouts on the Air program are partnering to put a Glendale Heights scout troop on the air from 6:50 pm to 7:50 pm CDT on Monday, August 3rd. In addition to learning CW, exploring beacon hunting, and practicing emergency communications, the scouts and their … Continue reading "Scouts on the Air 2026"