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Attention Ham Radio Enthusiasts and Club Members!

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Are you ready to take your amateur radio skills to the next level? Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of insights, expertise, and inspiration with one of our very own STARS members, KB9REV. This is an event you won’t want to miss! Event Details: Presentation Title:“Practical Propagation”… Read more »

Happy Holidays!

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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 »

Below is a link to our weekly nets.

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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.

Stars Radio Club Meeting Recap: A Look at Drones in Amateur Radio and Beyond

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Last night’s Stars Radio Club meeting was both enlightening and entertaining, thanks to a fantastic presentation by club member Jose Arrom, KE9ANL. Jose explored how drones are being used in amateur radio and beyond, and it was clear that he has a real passion for the subject. His presentation highlighted… Read more »

November Meeting Vote

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As we approach our November meeting, we have an important decision to make: we need to vote on changing the start time for our meetings in the new year. A proposed start time of 7:00 pm could significantly improve our ability to accommodate future presentations and make our meetings even… Read more »

Temporary VE Testing Site Change

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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 »

STARS Annual Holiday Party December 12, 2024

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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 »

WCRA Hamfest Sunday (January 14th), 2024.

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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 »

VE Sessions

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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 »