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Amateur Radio Club of the University of Arkansas (ARCUA)

The Amateur Radio Club of the University of Arkansas (ARCUA) is a student-run organization that welcomes UA students, faculty, and staff to participate. We are also an ARRL-affiliated club. We are devoted to amateur radio, often called “ham radio,” where we enjoy using and experimenting with radio technology as a hobby. Amateur radio is also a service— a vital service— that has saved lives when regular communication systems have failed. Because the Amateur Radio Service is also controlled by international law and agreements, radio operators must be licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). While not necessary to participate in ARCUA events, you’ll have a lot more fun if you are licensed– and we can help you to get your license. Why ham radio? Hams are at the cutting edge of many technologies, and they provide many hours of volunteer community and emergency services when normal communication channels are down or overloaded. Come join us and learn more about this fun and fascinating hobby!

Weekly Lunch Meeting –  Thursdays from 11:00am – 2:00pm –  ARKU Room 305*

Shack Night – Mondays at 6:00pm – 7:30pm – SCEN Room 736*

*Please check your email for changes or updates.

ARCUA – W5YM Weekly 2M Net – Thursdays at 8:00pm – Using the club’s repeater – 147.135+/110.7 or via Echolink with station ID – W5XH-R

For the latest updates and information subscribe to our Listserv by sending an email to W5YM-L@listserv.uark.edu.

Find more information on ham radio at http://www.arrl.org/what-is-amateur-radio.

More information on licensing can be found at http://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed.