Category: General

Are you ready for the Star Fest!

Are you ready for the Star Fest! Southeast Tennessee Amateur Radio Fest! Hosted by the Cleveland Amateur Radio Club, the Star Fest is a FREE amateur radio swap fest featuring: FREE entry, FREE parking and FREE tailgating.  Indoor spaces available (must RSVP) ARRL Certified VEC Testing. Concessions available for purchase. This is a NO ADMISSION FEE event, so upon arrival, be sure and find a …

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Coming Soon to an Amateur Radio Station near you!

What is ARRL Field Day? ARRL Field Day is the single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June of each year, thousands of radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations. Field Day is a picnic, a …

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It’s that time again!

It’s that time again! That’s right! It’s time for March Madness! Every year, every weekend in March, we fellowship with our amateur radio brethren of the McMinn County Amateur Radio Club by participating in this event. March Madness is a Mountain Topping exercise specializing in emergency preparedness from remote locations. There are two ways to …

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March Madness 2024

              It’s that time again! That’s right! It’s time for March Madness! Every year, every weekend in March, we fellowship with our amateur radio brethren of the McMinn County Amateur Radio Club by participating in this event. March Madness is a Mountain Topping exercise specializing in emergency preparedness from …

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“When All Else Fails”

Did the recent nationwide internet outage cause you to lose contact with your loved ones? “When All Else Fails” Amateur radio operators use their training, skills, and equipment to provide communications during emergencies. Amateur Radio, also known as “Ham Radio,” is both an amateur radio service and a hobby. It is a wireless method of …

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