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Welcome to the Hobby!

Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club — N9RJV1On the Air. Hands On. Ready to Serve.

Amateur radio is communication, experimentation, public service, friendship, and fun — all rolled into one hobby.2 Whether you are a newly licensed ham, a returning operator, or simply curious about what “ham radio” is all about, the Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club is a great place to get started.

Our members get on the air, build and test equipment, support public service events, explore new operating modes, help new hams, and share practical knowledge with one another.3 You do not need to know everything before you visit. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your interest in radio — we will help you find your next step.

Ready to get involved?

New to Amateur Radio? You’re in the Right Place.

Ham radio can take you in many directions. Some operators enjoy local conversations on repeaters. Others make contacts around the world, build antennas, use digital modes, participate in contests, help with emergency communications, track satellites, or experiment with electronics and radio technology.

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At SARC, you can learn by doing. Our club is active on the air and in the community, and we welcome visitors at all experience levels — including people who are not licensed yet.4

If you are wondering where to begin, we can help with:

  • Understanding what amateur radio is
  • Getting your first FCC amateur radio license
  • Learning how to use a radio
  • Making your first contact
  • Choosing equipment without overspending
  • Finding the parts of the hobby that interest you most

No call sign yet? No problem.
Learn about membership and come meet us.

Why Join SARC?

The Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club has been part of the local amateur radio community since the mid 1970s.5 Today, our strength is the same as it has always been: active members who enjoy learning, operating, serving, and helping each other.

As a member, you can connect with local operators who are interested in many areas of the hobby, including:6

  • Local VHF/UHF operation
  • Repeaters
  • Public service and emergency communications
  • Licensing and mentoring
  • Contesting
  • Digital modes
  • Antenna building and station setup
  • Technical presentations and hands-on demonstrations
  • Fox hunting, field activities, and special events

Membership is one of the easiest ways to become more active in amateur radio. You will meet people who can answer questions, help troubleshoot problems, and point you toward opportunities to get on the air.

Take the next step today:

Visit a Meeting

Visitors are always welcome at our monthly club meetings. You do not need to be a member, and you do not need to already have an amateur radio license.7

Come meet the club, hear what we are working on, ask questions, and learn more about the hobby. Monthly programs often include presentations, demonstrations, technical topics, operating ideas, equipment show-and-tell, and club activity updates.

Join us at an upcoming meeting:

Get On the Air. Get Involved. Get Connected.

Amateur radio is more fun when you have people to share it with. SARC gives you a local community where you can learn, operate, volunteer, and keep discovering new parts of the hobby.

Whether your goal is to make your first contact, improve your station, serve the community, prepare for emergencies, explore new technology, or just enjoy good radio conversation, there is a place for you here.

Welcome to the hobby.
Welcome to SARC.

References

  1. “ARRL Clubs – SCHAUMBURG AMATEUR RADIO CLUB.” ARRL: The National Association for Amateur Radio. Accessed June 20, 2026. https://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/schaumburg-amateur-radio-club ↩
  2. “What is Ham Radio.” ARRL: The National Association for Amateur Radio; “47 CFR Part 97 — Amateur Radio Service.” Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Communications Commission regulations, published by the Office of the Federal Register/Government Publishing Office. Accessed June 20, 2026. https://www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio; https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-97 ↩
  3. “Membership.” Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club. Accessed June 20, 2026. https://www.n9rjv.org/info/membership/ ↩
  4. “Getting Licensed – Step by Step.” ARRL: The National Association for Amateur Radio. Accessed June 20, 2026. https://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed-step-by-step ↩
  5. “Membership.” Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club. Accessed June 20, 2026. https://www.n9rjv.org/info/membership/ ↩
  6. “Activities.” Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club; “ARRL Clubs – SCHAUMBURG AMATEUR RADIO CLUB.” ARRL: The National Association for Amateur Radio. Accessed June 20, 2026. https://www.n9rjv.org/activities/; https://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/schaumburg-amateur-radio-club ↩
  7. “Monthly Club Meetings.” Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club. Accessed June 20, 2026. https://www.n9rjv.org/activities/monthly-club-meetings/ ↩