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Communicate.
Educate.Serve.
Amateur radio brings us together. We help operators build their skills, get on the air, and put reliable communications to work for our community.
SUNDAY NIGHT ON THE AIR8:00 P.M. EASTERN28.455 MHz
Our purpose
Three priorities. One community.
We welcome experienced operators, less experienced hams, and people curious about amateur radio.
01 / COMMUNICATE
Keep people connected.
Provide radio coverage across the area, encourage members and future members to participate on the air, and support reliable alternate communications. Help less experienced hams learn practical radio techniques.
02 / EDUCATE
Share what we know.
Mentor and train youth groups, law enforcement, hikers, boaters, fishermen, and anyone interested in radio communications. Teach operating techniques and licensing requirements while helping junior members become better operators.
03 / SERVE
Put skills into service.
Support the community through licensing exams, merit badge counseling, local hamfests, DX and fox-hunt contests, repeater services, and long-distance HF and EchoLink nets.
On the air & in the field
Radio with a purpose.
Our activities combine practical experience, community support, and the enjoyment of exploring radio together.
Hospital communications & PGARES
We work closely with PGARES on hospital-related activities, with strong club participation at Fort Washington Medical Center during hospital drills. Members also support other events when needed.
Radio fox hunts
We conduct quarterly radio fox hunts and coordinate with regular fox-hunt enthusiasts in the Maryland–DC area. These hidden-transmitter hunts bring direction-finding skills into the field.
Field Day & operating weekends
We dedicate time to Field Day, Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend, and Kids Day—opportunities to operate, learn, and share amateur radio with others.
Radio, astronomy & science
Some of our members are astronomers. Their interests broaden our conversations and connect our enthusiasm for radio with the wider world of science.
Member resources
Keep learning. Keep operating.
A starting point for current members and anyone taking their first steps into amateur radio.
Licensing & learningARRLField Day informationARRLEchoLinkOfficial siteKids Day informationARRL
Meet us on the air: Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on 28.455 MHz.
Additional event dates will be posted here as they become available.
New to amateur radio?
Our education mission includes mentoring, operating techniques, and an introduction to licensing requirements. You can begin learning about radio before becoming a licensed operator.
What is a radio fox hunt?
A radio fox hunt is a search for a hidden transmitter using radio direction-finding techniques. Our club conducts these activities quarterly with other enthusiasts in the Maryland–DC area.
How does the club serve the community?
Members support hospital communications drills with PGARES, help with events when needed, and share radio knowledge through education and service activities.
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Have a question about the club, membership, or our activities? We’d love to hear from you.