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Est. 1962 · Licensed Operators · Global Network

FREQUENCY
RADIO
CLUB

Connecting Minds Across the Spectrum — from HF to microwave, emergency nets to digital modes.

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840+
Licensed Members
47
Countries Contacted
12
Repeater Nodes
24/7
Emergency Net On-Air

Our Purpose

More Than
Radio Waves

Frequency Amateur Radio Club exists to advance the art and science of radio communication — fostering community, technical excellence, and public service through the spectrum.

01

HF Communications

From 80 metres to 10 metres, our operators run DX expeditions, contest weekends, and nightly nets connecting continents using skill and atmospheric propagation.

02

Emergency Preparedness

Our certified ARES team maintains trained operators and equipment for local emergency management, providing critical communications when infrastructure fails.

03

Technical Mastery

Regular antenna construction workshops, SDR evenings, digital modes training, and elmer mentorship programs develop technical depth in every member.


Operating Modes

Across the
Entire Spectrum

HF Station
HF Station
High Frequency
Long-haul voice, CW and data on 160m–10m bands
Digital Modes
Digital
Digital Modes
FT8, JS8Call, APRS, Winlink and packet radio
Emergency Net
Emergency
ARES Network
24/7 emergency net and community resilience operation
Antenna Building
Antenna
Antenna Workshop
Yagi, dipole, EFHW and satellite antenna construction

Club Station

Our Flagship
Station W0FRQ

Our fully equipped club station — call sign W0FRQ — operates 24 hours a day with licensed supervisors on-site during all scheduled activities. Members have access to a full arsenal of HF, VHF/UHF, and satellite gear.

  • Icom IC-7610 and Kenwood TS-890S transceivers
  • Three independently rotatable antenna systems
  • SDR receiver for spectrum monitoring and SIGINT practice
  • Winlink gateway and digital modes terminal
  • APRS digipeater and I-gate covering 40km radius
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Your Path to
Licensing

Whether you're brand new to radio or upgrading your existing license class, our elmer mentorship program and structured training pathway makes the journey achievable.

01

Attend a Meeting

Visit one of our monthly open-house evenings. Meet members, see the station, and get your questions answered with no obligation or pressure.

02

Study the Theory

Access our member study portal with practice exams, video lessons, and elmer sessions covering regulations, propagation, and electronics.

03

Pass Your Exam

We host Technician and General class exam sessions monthly. Our volunteer examiners guide you through registration and testing logistics.

04

Get on the Air

Your callsign is issued — the real adventure begins. Make your first contact on our nightly net, try your first DX, or log your first contest QSO.

05

Give Back

Volunteer for ARES activations, run an antenna workshop, help a newcomer study for their ticket. Giving back is how our community stays strong.


Our History

Six Decades
on the Air

1962

Charter Founded

Frequency ARC founded by 14 licensed operators. Club callsign W0FRQ issued by the FCC the following month. First net runs on 40 metres.

1978

Emergency Net Launch

Partnership with local emergency management formalised. W0FRQ net activated during the regional ice storm, providing 72 hours of emergency traffic handling.

2003

Digital Revolution

Club station upgraded with PSK31 and RTTY capability. Early adoption of Winlink and APRS positions us as regional digital-mode leaders.

2021

Satellite Operations

Installation of dual-band satellite tracking antenna enables QSOs through FO-29, SO-50, and ISS. Club becomes regional satellite contact centre.


Community Voice

What Our
Members Say

Joining Frequency ARC was the single best decision I've made as a ham. The elmers here genuinely care — they helped me go from zero radio experience to Extra class in under a year.

K7WXV — Extra Class, joined 2019

During the 2022 winter storm, the ARES team had emergency communications running within 90 minutes of request. The professionalism and preparedness of this group is outstanding.

County Emergency Management Coordinator

The antenna workshop changed my entire approach to the hobby. I built a 40m EFHW in one afternoon and worked 22 countries that same evening. The knowledge in this club is remarkable.

W0NDB — General Class, joined 2023

Become a
Member

Whether you hold an amateur license or are still studying for your first ticket, Frequency ARC welcomes you. Fill out the form and we'll be in touch within 48 hours.

Club Station
Frequency ARC — W0FRQ
Radio House, 4441 Spectrum Drive
Clearview, OH 44101
General Enquiries
info@frequency-arc.org
+1 (440) 555-0173
Club Net — Nightly
147.195 MHz (+600 PL 100.0)
Every evening at 20:00 local time
Meeting Schedule
2nd Tuesday of each month: 19:30
Open to all — members and visitors welcome
Annual Dues
Full membership: $40/year
Student/YL rate: $20/year