Edmond Amateur Radio Society - EARS

03/24/2026

There is a new EARS newsletter for March 23, 2026. Here are a few highlights:

- Getting Started in Amateur Radio: Just Get On the Air
- LibertyFest parade information meeting on March 26
- EARS Slack Community
- Final reminder for 2026 membership renewal
- Severe weather spotter training
- Did you know? The “Phantom Signals” from Fence Lines
- Upcoming contests
- And More!

Getting Started in Amateur Radio: Just Get On the Air One of the best pieces of advice we can offer to new hams is simple: get on the air early and often—even if you don’t feel completely ready. It’s very common for new operators to spend their first few weeks (or even months) just listening.....

03/03/2026

The newsletter for March 2, 2026 is now live! Here are a few highlights:

- Oklahoma QSO Party on March 14-15
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Volunteers Still Needed!
- Technician License Class starting on Wednesday
- Siren Test and VE Testing on Saturday
- Net Control Operators Needed
- Severe Weather Spotter Training Schedule
- And More!

Oklahoma QSO Party: Celebrate Amateur Radio on the Airwaves! Each spring, amateur radio operators across the nation tune their rigs and antennas to join one of the Midwest’s most popular state operating events — the Oklahoma QSO Party (OKQP). This annual event brings hams together for a weekend....

02/03/2026

The new EARS newsletter is live! This one is the biggest newsletter yet so you don’t want to miss it.

Here are a few highlights:

- AREDN Update
- Storm Spotter Training Info and Schedule
- EARS Mentoring Session and Board Meeting
- Community Preparedness Fair
- Stockyards City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Technician License Class Starting March 4th
- Lakes on the Air
- EARS VE Test Session
- Oklahoma QSO Party
- And So Much More!

AREDN – Network Growth and a Major Change Well, it has been a while, but we have been busy with the network. There have been changes at many levels, but the most significant has been the routing protocol used on AREDN networks. The original protocol, OLSR (Optimized Link State Routing), was design...

01/30/2026

This is one of the opportunities to attend the Skywarn storm spotter training. Another good opporunity is on Thursday, March 26 in Norman.

This year is Payne County's turn to host the tri-county area storm spotter training. We rotate every year between Payne, Lincoln and Logan County.

This year it will be in Stillwater.

Severe weather awareness saves lives. Attend Storm Spotter Training presented by the National Weather Service on Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Stillwater Community Center. FREE and open to residents of Payne, Logan, and Lincoln Counties.

01/06/2026

The newsletter for January 5, 2026 is now live!

There is a bunch of info so please take a look. Here is a quick summary:
- EARS Membership Renewals
- Indian Nations Hamfest in Henryetta, OK this Saturday
- EARS Mentoring Session and Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 13th
- Winter Field Day on Saturday, January 24th
- Upcoming Contests
- And More!

Happy New Year! I’d like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! Is it really already 2026? It sure feels like time goes faster every year. I’m looking forward to getting to know those of you I haven’t met yet, and spending more time with the rest of you as well. Remember, this is your club,.....

10/14/2025

EARS Newsletter for October 13, 2025 is Live!

It includes:
- Bob, KM5GZ, Memorial Service is November 1st at 2:30pm
- HOA Legislation - Please read and submit your letters in support of these important bills
- EARS Mentoring Session, Tuesday, October 14th
- EARS Board Meeting, Tuesday, October 14th
- Stockyards City Cowboy Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 6th
- And More!

Bob Coxsey, KM5GZ, Memorial Service Bob’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 1st at 2:30 PM at Northeast Fellowship Church, located at 1805 E Hefner Road, just west of Eastern Avenue in Oklahoma City. HOA Legislation, We Need Your Help YOU CAN HELP US CHANGE THE LEGAL RIGHTS O...

09/16/2025

It is with great sadness that I share the passing of Bob Coxsey, KM5GZ, who became a Silent Key this afternoon, September 15, 2025.

Bob was a dedicated member of EARS for many years, always ready to take on any task that was needed. He was a true friend to everyone he met and never seemed to meet a stranger. Bob was known for his willingness to help fellow hams with questions and challenges, and his kindness and generosity touched many in our community.

Bob will be deeply missed. Service information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.

73, Bob, until we meet again.

08/12/2025

Take a look at the EARS Newsletter for August 11th, 2025. Highlights include:

- EARS August Training and Mentoring Session
- EARS August Board Meeting
- 3905 Century Club Antenna Shootout
- EARS Fall Technician License Class
- Upcoming HF Contests
- Other EARS Events

EARS Monthly Training & Mentoring Session – August 12 The Edmond Amateur Radio Society (EARS) hosts a monthly Training and Elmer Session before each board meeting. Whether you’re a new ham or a seasoned operator, these sessions provide valuable information and a chance to grow your skills. 📅....

07/30/2025

Central OK Emergency Management Comms Drill Today -

All, Today from 12pm to 2pm, Edmond is hosting the monthly communications test for Central Oklahoma emergency management agencies. While many of the check-ins will take place on public safety systems, both EARS VHF and UHF repeaters will be used during the test.

06/24/2025

The newsletter for June 23, 2025 is now live!

Highlights include
- Field Day details - Event is this weekend!
- LibertyFest Help Still Needed
- Edmond Tower Update
- POTA Outing
- Ham Holiday Information
- And More!

Field Day 2025 📡 Field Day 2025 is This Weekend – June 28–29! Join us for Field Day at the Edmond Masonic Lodge📍 1026 N Boulevard, Edmond, OK (Just south of Danforth on Boulevard) 🕗 Schedule Overview 📋 RSVP Now If you’re planning to attend the dinner and/or participate in the....

05/27/2025

The May 26, 2025 Newsletter is live!

It includes
- Ham Corner - HF Antennas in an HOA
- Edmond Tower Update
- Field Day 2025
- June VE Test Session
- June Siren Test
- June Mentoring Session
- June Board Meeting
- LibertyFest (We still need volunteers)
- Ham Holiday
- And More!!

Below is the newsletter for May 26, 2025. I would love to include your original content. If you have written, or would like to write an article, it would be great to include it in the EARS newsletter. Steven Christy, [email protected] Ham Corner – HF Antennas in an HOA Three and a half years ago [....

04/22/2025

The April 21st newsletter is now live!

Below is the newsletter for April 21, 2025. I would love to include your original content. If you have written, or would like to write an article, it would be great to include it in the EARS newsletter. Steven Christy, [email protected] April Mentoring Session Here are pictures from the EARS Mentorin...