W5OBM

Olive Branch Amateur Radio Club

Making Our Community "Radio Active" Since 1998


Weekly Nets

Join us every Thursday at 7:30 PM on 147.255 MHz for our weekly net.

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Club Meetings

Third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Fairhaven Fire Station.

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License Classes

Free amateur radio license classes for all levels. Get started today!

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Olive Branch Amateur Radio Club

W5OBM is a thriving amateur radio club serving Olive Branch, Mississippi and the surrounding Mid-South area. We're dedicated to promoting amateur radio through education, emergency communications, and community service.

31+

Active Members

27+

Years of Service

100%

ARRL Affiliated

24/7

Emergency Ready

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W5OBM Amateur Radio Club
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Event
Nov 13
Recurring

Weekly Thursday Net

Join us every Thursday evening for our weekly amateur radio net. All licensed operators welcome!
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Location: 146.685 MHz
Address: W5OBM Repeater (-600 kHz, PL 146.2)
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W5OBM Amateur Radio Club
Event
Nov 20
Recurring

Monthly Club Meeting

Our regular monthly meeting with presentations, business, and fellowship. Visitors always welcome!
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Location: Fairhaven Fire Department
Address: 13701 Center Hill Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654
W5OBM Amateur Radio Club
W5OBM Amateur Radio Club
Event
Jun 28

ARRL Field Day 2025

The premier amateur radio emergency preparedness exercise. 24 hours of emergency communications practice and fun!
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025 - June 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Olive Branch City Park
Address: Olive Branch, MS
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Field Day 2025

Join us for the biggest amateur radio event of the year! Field Day demonstrates our emergency capabilities while having fun making contacts.

June 28-29, 2025

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Emergency Communications

We provide emergency communication support for DeSoto County and surrounding areas during severe weather and disasters.

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License Training

Free license classes for Technician, General, and Extra class licenses. We'll help you get on the air!

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Latest News & Announcements

August 29, 2025

Coming Soon!

Website Redesign Launched!

We're excited to announce our newly redesigned website with improved navigation, member features, and online membership applications with PayPal integration.

September 1, 2025
Winter Field Day 2026 Planning

Planning is underway for Winter Field Day 2026. Join us at the next club meeting to help coordinate this exciting event.

November 15, 2024
New Repeater Coverage

Our 442.800 MHz repeater has been upgraded with improved coverage throughout DeSoto County and the Memphis metro area.

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Emergency Communications

W5OBM members are ready to provide emergency communications 24/7 when needed.

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Whether you're new to amateur radio or an experienced operator,
W5OBM welcomes you to join our community of radio enthusiasts.

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