Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club

The next Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club meeting will be held on September 1, 2025 7:00pm at:
Confluent Makerspace
285 Williams Blvd
Richland, WA 99354

Agenda includes discussion on club projects and events.

Confluent, a 501(c)3 non-profit makerspace next to Uptown in Richland that has been open since February 6th, 2016, has agreed to our use of their facility for our ham club monthly meetings. The club radio equipment/station and antennas have been stored until a location for a permanent club station can be found.

There will be in person, no computers amateur radio license testing on Sept 21 in Kennewick WA. Preregistration is required by Sept 15th. First time testers must go to the FCC Web site and apply for and receive a FRN number which you must bring with you to test. Upgrading, you must bring a copy of your current License which we must send in with the rest of your paperwork. Test fee is $15 cash or check made out to the ARRL. Questions or to register contact Mike at 509-783-6236

You’re missing out! The morning social net on 146.64 (W7AZ) is a real gem. It’s not your typical net. We talk about science, archaeology, business, pop culture, music, etc. You name it, we talk about it. We meet at 7:30 AM every day. Fire up your VHF and join in. You do not need to be a member of the Tri-City Amateur Radio Club to participate.
146.64, Negative Offset, Tone 100HZ

ARRL-based in-person (not online computer) Amateur Radio Testing (Volunteer Examiner Testing) for the Tri-Cities area is held every other month. Pre-registration before Thursday prior to the testing date is required. Call Mike Tesky (509 783-6236) to pre-register. The test location will be the Boy Scout office, 8478 W Gage Blvd, Kennewick, WA on Sundays at 1 pm. Any updates to particular testing dates and locations will be listed on this website, Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Operators Facebook page, and when you call to pre-register. The ARRL charges a test fee of $15. Please be prepared with EXACT cash, as no change will be provided. A check payable to the ARRL will also serve as payment, for a cash-less transaction.

Dates

• Jan 19
• March 16
• May 18
• July 20
• Sept 21
• Nov 1

More Info Contact Testing Coordinator Mike Tesky:
Phone(509) 783-6236 or Email kc7cck@arrl.net

Members of the Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club operated a special event station -- W7AZ -- celebrating the 57th running of Columbia Cup Unlimited Hydroplane races from July 26-28th 2024. The races are part of the Tri-Cities (Pasco, Kennewick, Richland WA.) area week long Water Follies celebration. The Water Follies and unlimited hydro racing has occurred every year since 1966, except 2020 due to Covid lockdown.

QSL Info

Contact confirmation/QSL Cards may be sent to:
Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club
PO BOX 73
RICHLAND, WA 99352

Please provide a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) and we will get a QSL card back to you