HAMRADIO 2.0

Official website of the Brownwood Amateur Radio Club.

THIRD ANNUAL PARKING LOT TAILGATE SESSION WILL BE May 2026 IN BROWNWOOD.
Come the the First Christian Church, 2411 S. Coggin Ave and bring your electronic or ham radio gear to sell.
Or just bring your money and find that special item you need for your ham shack.
Bigger and better than last year.
The event kicks off at 8:00 AM plan to arrive in time to get your precious item on display.
Need more info?
Contact AC5AS Bill Patton. bill@ac5as.com

What is 'Ham' Radio?

Amateur, or “ham”, radio is a radio service licensed and protected by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC has in place rules and regulations that govern the Amateur Radio Service. Amateur Radio is made up of primarily hobbyists, enthusiasts, and some who volunteer their radio communications skills to benefit the community in times of emergency or disaster.

In the past, ham radio has been very efficient in helping during disasters like the major hurricanes of 2005, wildfires in the west and midwest, the 2001 terrorist attacks, and many severe weather happenings around the world. During major disasters, normal lines of communication are often overcrowded or down. Emergency services like police, fire, and ambulance are often ill-equipped to handle large volumes of traffic. In steps ham radio. Providing hours upon hours of volunteer communications to area communities, they have the equipment and the networks in place to support the emergency communications needs.

It doesn’t take much to get involved. A little study from an inexpensive study book, pass a simple test, and you are on your way. The material is basic electronic and radio theory, and most people can learn it in less than a few weeks. Often, area clubs hold weekend classes to help those study for exams, which are also offered by area clubs. And, as of February 23, 2007, there is no Morse code requirement!

Once you pass your test, a low-cost transceiver can get you started. You can advance in your knowledge and upgrade your license also, thereby gaining more privileges. With a higher grade license, you can talk all over the world – all for free. Make new friends, join in radio contests, and communicate with other radio enthusiasts in all parts of the globe.

This list is updated quarterly Last updated 10/14/2021

Net Control Roster

 Our weekly Tuesday night net is on 146.940 Mhz at 9:00 PM.

If you want to be added to the Net Control Roster rotation message us on Facebook. Or get on the air and let someone know. Your request will find a way to the webmaster. (It’s communicating. It’s what we do.)

August 12,2025 KJ5ERG Newlin
August 19, 2025 AC5AS Les
August 26, 2025 KI5TLG Nick
Sept 2,2025 AG5YQ Les
Sept 9,2025 WD9ARW Rich
Sept 16,2025 KJ5ERG Newlin
Sept 23,2025 AC5AS Bill
Sept 30,2025 KI5TLG Nick
Oct 7, 2025 AG5YQ Les
Oct 14, 2025 KJ5ERG Newlin
Oct 21, 2025 WD9ARW Rich
Oct 28, 2025 KJ5ERG Newlin
Nov 4, 2025 AC5AS Bill
Nov 11, 2025 KI5TLG Nick
Nov 18, 2025 AG5YQ Les
Nov 25, 2025 WD9ARW Rich
Dec 2,2025 KJ5ERG Jay
Dec 9,2025

AC5AS

Bill
Dec 16,2025 KI5TLG Nick
Dec 23,2025 AG5YQ Les
Dec 30,2025 WD9ARW Rich
Jan 6, 2026 KJ5ERG Newlin
Jan 13, 2026 AC5AS Bill
Jan 20, 2026 KI5TLG Nick
Jan 27, 2026 AG5YQ Les
Feb 3,2026 WD9ARW Rich
Feb 10,2026 KJ5ERG Newlin
Feb 17,2026 AC5AS Bill
Feb 24,2026 KI5TLG Nick
March 3, 2026 AG5YQ Les
March 10, 2026 WD9ARW Rich
March 17, 2026 KJ5ERG Newlin
March 24, 2026 AC5AS Bill
April 7,2026 KI5TLG Nick
April 14,2026 AG5YQ Les
April 21,2026 WD9ARW Rich
April 28,2026 KJ5ERG Newlin
May 5, 2026 AC5AS Bill
May12, 2026 KI5TLG Nick
May 19, 2026 AG5YQ Les
May 26, 2026 WD9ARW Rich
June 2,2026 KJ5ERG Newlin
June 9,2026 AC5AS Bill
June 16,2026 KI5TLG Nick
May 20, 2025 AG5YQ Les
May 27, 2025 WD9ARW Rich
June 3, 2025 KJ5ERG Jay
June 10, 2025 AC5AS Bill
June 17, 2025 KI5TLG Nick
June 24, 2025 AG5YQ Les
July 1, 2025 WD9ARW Rich
July 8, 2025 KJ5ERG Newlin
July 15, 2025 AC5AS Bill
July 22, 2025 KI5TLG Nick
July 29, 2025 AG5YQ Les
August 5, 2025 WD9ARW Rich

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Meeting Schedule

We meet every 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. Location varies, so check our Facebook page for the latest.

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    Repeaters are: 146.940- MHz, 94.8 tone 444.700+ MHz, 94.8 tone

    Brownwood, TX