Our final meeting of the year will take place at Beggar’s Pizza in Oak Forest on December 11th at 7:00 p.m. This has become one of the most anticipated gatherings of the year for STARS — and if you’ve attended before, you already know why. Great food. Great service. Great… Read more »
Attention Ham Radio Enthusiasts and STARS Club Members, Our next club meeting will feature an informative and practical program you won’t want to miss. Stu, our Vice President, will be leading a session on one of the most important—and sometimes overlooked—parts of amateur radio operation: proper logging techniques. Logging may… Read more »
Attention Ham Radio Enthusiasts and STARS Club Members, Mark your calendars—this is one you won’t want to miss! On Thursday, September 11, 2025, we’re excited to welcome Karin Thompson from RT Systems for a special presentation. If you’ve ever programmed your radio the hard way, you already know how much… Read more »
Attention Ham Radio Enthusiasts and STARS Club Members, We’re back with another exciting evening of learning and skill-building, and this time we’re diving into a topic many of us have heard about—but few have mastered: Surface Mount Device (SMD) soldering. If you’ve ever looked at a tiny SMD component and… Read more »
The weather made for a successful first day of the 2025 Field Day. Come on out. Join the fun! Dan W9SAU Pete WB9W Working some high speed CW … Read more »
Looking to get your Amateur Radio license or upgrade your ticket? STARS holds Volunteer Examiner (VE) testing sessions on most fourth Saturdays of the month at the Justice Public Library – 7641 Oak Grove Ave, Justice, IL. Please double-check the ARRL website or the STARS events calendar, as dates can… Read more »
Attention Ham Radio Enthusiasts and STARS Club Members, Get ready for an evening of practical knowledge, hands-on insights, and skill-building! We’re excited to announce our next club event featuring two of our talented members, each bringing their expertise to the table. Featured Presenters: 📅 Event Details: Whether you’re just getting… Read more »
ARRL Field Day 2025 – All are Welcome – STARS Amateur Radio Club June 28 and 29, 2025 24 hours – 1:00 PM Sat. through 1:00 PM Sun. FCC Amateur Radio License Testing Santa Fe Prairie State Nature Preserve 7300 River Road. Hodgkins, IL. Field Day is an emergency preparedness… Read more »
Are you ready to enhance your antenna setup skills? Join us for an engaging evening with our fellow STARS member, Ian Barron, KE9CQS, as he presents on the essential knots used for stringing antennas. Event Details: Presentation Title: “Knots” for Antenna Setup Ian will guide us through various knots crucial… Read more »
The STARS Radio Club extends its heartfelt appreciation to Tom, KE9JQ, for his captivating presentation on “Parks on the Air (POTA) Operations” at our February 13th meeting. Tom’s deep passion for both amateur radio and the great outdoors was evident throughout the evening, making for an inspiring and enjoyable session…. Read more »
