Last Thursday, we gathered for the Stars Annual Holiday Affair—a wonderful mix of club busness and camaraderie. While this year’s turnout was a bit more intimate, it created an atmosphere of connection and conversation that everyone truly enjoyed. During the meeting, we finalized the details for our new testing location…. Read more »
STARS will administer exams at the Justice Public Library starting in October. We plan to hold sessions on the fourth Saturday of each month. Testing is held at 10:00 a.m., and walk-ins are accepted until 11:30 a.m. The Library is located at 7641 Oak Grove Ave, Justice, IL 60458 If… Read more »
The December STARS meeting will be held at Beggar’s Pizza in Oak Forest. Last year’s event was delightful! Most of the current members typically attend, and the food and service at the venue are top-notch. Spending time in person with those we typically communicate with on the airwaves is always… Read more »
Our group is open to all radio enthusiasts, especially those interested in the hobby and service aspects of radio communication. Nets For a list of additional nets, Here is a link to the ARRL Illinois Section Chicago Area Net Directory.
WCRA 2024 Mid-Winter Hamfest Ham Radio, Computer, and Hobby Electronics Flea Market If you plan on attending, please watch the Hamfest web page. The title above will take you to the club’s site to verify the event will go as planned. January 14, 2024, 8 AM to 1 PM Kane… Read more »
The Worth Public Library is where STARS administers exams. We plan to hold sessions on the 4th Saturday of each month. Testing is held at 10:00 AM, and walk-ins are accepted until 11:30 AM. If you would like to take an exam, please get in touch with us using the… Read more »
We have replaced our aging UHF repeater with a brand new Yaesu DR-1. The new machine is on the same frequencies as our old repeater (442.675 with a standard 5 MHz positive offset and a PL tone of 131.8). Thanks to the Hamfesters Radio Club (W9AA) for their assistance with… Read more »
