Category: Radio Events

Special events to listen for on the air

Belvidere Hamfest 2026: SARC Members, Selling Tables, and Radio Conversation

September 28, 2026
Here is a look back at SARC members and their selling table at Belvidere Hamfest 2026. For the Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club, N9RJV, a hamfest is a chance to share an interest in radio, look over equipment, and spend time together away from the microphone. The event, officially named Radio Expo 2026, took place on … Continue reading "Belvidere Hamfest 2026: SARC Members, Selling Tables, and Radio Conversation"

New Ham Net Wednesdays

January 29, 2023
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm – K9IIK Repeater 145.230 MHz, -600 kHz input, PL 107.2 Hz This net is for new hams to participate in a net setting while working on confidence and getting over mic fright. If this interests you but you are unable to check in due to problems with your radio, contact Don … Continue reading "New Ham Net Wednesdays"

CQ Worked All Prefix Contest

March 24, 2018
From 7pm Friday, March 23 until 7pm Sunday March 25 you can work countries around the world on HF SSB. The goal of this contest is to work as many prefixes as possible, with more points earned for countries on a different continent than you. The exchange for this contest is very simple, 59 and … Continue reading "CQ Worked All Prefix Contest"