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STARS Monthly VE Testing Session – Want to Get On the Air? Check out our Amateur Radio Exams! 📡

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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 »

Upcoming STARS Event: Hands-On Skills Night!

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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 »

🎉 Thank You for Voting – We Have a Winner!

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To all STARS members and friends of the club, thank you for making your voices heard in our recent logo vote! We were thrilled by the engagement and support for this exciting step forward. A total of 16 members participated, and here are the results: With a strong majority, Option… Read more »

📡 Calling All STARS Members and Ham Radio Enthusiasts!

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Help Us Shape the Future of Our Club with a New Logo! The STARS Board is excited to announce a fresh initiative aimed at revitalizing our club’s identity and fostering a sense of unity among both long-standing and prospective members. As part of our commitment to growth and innovation, we’re… Read more »

Attention Ham Radio Enthusiasts and Club Members!

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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 »

A Letter From The Club President

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I would like to take this time to thank all the members of STARS. Hopefully we are moving in the right direction. This club has been around for many years. I’m hoping to help our club grow. We have several dedicated members. I believe the programs we have been putting… 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.

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 »