Are you interested in helping people during disasters? Want to learn about satellites and high-tech electronics? Would you like to see how your computer can connect around the world via wireless? Think it would be cool to talk to astronauts in space? Then explore the world of wireless communications through… Read more »
Our February meeting featured an outstanding presentation by Nate, W9SDI, on DMR radio operation, and the turnout reflected the growing interest in this exciting mode of amateur radio. Nate did a fantastic job walking the group through the fundamentals of DMR in a way that was both practical and easy… Read more »
Join us for the February STARS meeting as we welcome Nate, W9SDI, for an engaging and highly practical presentation on DMR radio operation. DMR continues to grow in popularity, but many operators find the learning curve intimidating. Nate’s presentation is designed to cut through the confusion and focus on how… Read more »
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 »
