Events & Activities

Stay connected with W5OBM through our regular meetings, special events, contests, and social activities throughout the year.

From monthly club meetings to Field Day festivities, there's always something happening in our amateur radio community.

Upcoming Events

July 17
2025
Club Meeting
Monthly Club Meeting

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Olive Branch Community Center

Address: 6940 Cockrum Road, Olive Branch, MS

Agenda:
  • Field Day 2025 results review
  • Fall contest planning
  • New member introductions
  • Technical presentation: Digital Modes
Meeting Details
July 20
2025
Testing Session
Amateur Radio License Exam

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Olive Branch Library

Cost: $15 exam fee + $35 FCC fee (new licenses)

Available Exams:
  • Technician Class
  • General Class
  • Amateur Extra Class
Register for Exam
July 27
2025
Parks on the Air (POTA)

Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: T.O. Fuller State Park

Park: K-1593

Activities:
  • HF and VHF operations
  • Portable antenna demonstrations
  • QRP (low power) operations
  • Digital mode experiments
Join POTA Event
Aug 2-3
2025
Contest
ARRL UHF Contest

Time: Saturday 2 PM - Sunday 2 PM

Bands: 222 MHz and up

Mode: All modes

Club Activities:
  • Multi-operator station setup
  • Microwave band operations
  • Rover station coordination
  • Post-contest gathering
Join Contest Team
Aug 10
2025
Workshop
Antenna Modeling Workshop

Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Club Station W5OBM

Instructor: Bob KG5YFD

Topics Covered:
  • EZNEC antenna modeling software
  • Yagi antenna design principles
  • Wire antenna optimization
  • Hands-on modeling exercises
Register for Workshop
Aug 17
2025
Annual Club Picnic

Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Shelby Farms Park

Cost: Free for members and families

Activities:
  • BBQ lunch provided by club
  • Fox hunting competition
  • Kids activities and prizes
  • QRP demonstration stations
RSVP for Picnic

Annual Signature Events

Field Day

Our biggest event of the year! 24 hours of emergency communications exercise with multiple stations and operators.

When: Last full weekend in June

Holiday Party

Annual holiday celebration with dinner, prizes, awards, and recognition of outstanding club members.

When: First Saturday in December

Hamfest

Annual swap meet and amateur radio convention featuring vendors, forums, and the latest in amateur radio technology.

When: Third Saturday in March

Fox Hunts

Monthly hidden transmitter hunts that combine technical skills with outdoor fun and friendly competition.

When: Second Saturday each month

Regular Club Activities

Weekly Activities
  • Thursday 8:00 PM: W5OBM Weekly NET (146.940 MHz)
  • Tuesday 7:30 PM: ARES NET (146.760 MHz)
  • Saturday 9:00 AM: Informal coffee group at Cracker Barrel
  • Sunday 2:00 PM: Digital modes roundtable
Monthly Activities
  • Third Thursday: Club meeting at 7:00 PM
  • Second Saturday: Fox hunt at 2:00 PM
  • First Saturday: License exam session (as needed)
  • Last Sunday: Technical presentation or workshop

Event Calendar

Interactive Event Calendar

Interactive calendar coming soon!

In the meantime, check our weekly NET for the latest event announcements.

W5OBM Amateur Radio Club
W5OBM Amateur Radio Club
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)
Learn More Net Info
W5OBM Amateur Radio Club
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
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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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W5OBM offers something for every amateur radio operator, from technical workshops to social events and emergency preparedness activities.

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