Welcome to the Owensboro Amateur Radio Club!

Posted on 09/14/2025 by WI4W

Thanks for stopping by to visit our website! If you have not yet joined the wonderful world of Amateur Radio by obtaining your license, there is no time like the present to get started. The initial ham license is the Technician license and the exam consists of just 35 questions. There are several online sites where you can study for the exam and take a practice test, and there are also books, e.g. the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 5th Edition, that can be purchased directly from the Amateur Radio Relay League’s website or from Amazon. .

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OARC Cancels Winter Field Day Plans

Posted on 01/23/2026 by WI4W

Winter Field Day chairman Jim Thompson WB0NEX announced today (Friday, January 23) that due to pending severe weather conditions on Saturday and Sunday, the scheduled event for the Owensboro Amateur Radio Club to participate in Winter Field Day (WFD) this weekend has been cancelled. We decided that the risks of club members traveling to and from the operating location on the east side of Owensboro outweighed the fun that might be had from participating in the event. Members may still participate in WFD as individuals from their home stations or remote locations.

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OARC License Exam Schedule for 2026

Posted on 12/06/2025 by WI4W

OARC Volunteer Examiners team leader Steve Morgan W4NHO has released the local licensing exam schedule for 2026. All exams will be given at the Owensboro Health Park building located at 1006 Ford Avenue in Owensboro. Park in the lot behind the Health Park entering from Robin Road and enter the building at entrance C. Someone at the receptionist desk will direct you to the room where the tests will be given.

Exam sessions begin at 9:00 a.m., and although walk-ins will be accepted, you are encouraged to contact Steve Morgan at 270-926-4451 in advance of the exam session so that adequate preparation can be made for the anticipated number of persons testing. The license exam dates for 2026 are:

  • Saturday, February 7, 2026
  • Saturday, April 25, 2026
  • Saturday, July 11, 2026
  • Saturday, September 26, 2026
  • Saturday, November 14, 2026

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