CORC Amateur Radio Exam Team

So, you’ve recently obtained your Amateur Radio license, or maybe you’re a seasoned operator, and wondering how you can use your license, or join a club to share your enthusiasm? We hope this information will help you get started.

CLUBS

While we can try to maintain a list of clubs, it’s easier to simply post the link for the ARRL database search for clubs.

https://www.arrl.org/find-a-club
(But, we are going to be a bit biased, and ask that you check out The Central Ohio Radio Club (CORC). 

PUBLIC SERVICE

The following are links to become involved with public service organizations which utilize Amateur Radio operators in their functions:

The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)
Each county has their own organized ARES group.
CLICK HERE to be connected with the Ohio Section ARES page, to get more information.

The Central Ohio Severe Weather Network

The Central Ohio Severe Weather Network (COSWN) supports the National Weather Service (NWS) and area public safety agencies when severe weather threatens or is present in central Ohio. COSWN is the central Ohio Skywarn® Radio Network and works directly with the NWS office in Wilmington, Ohio. Their goal is to provide ground truth information to the NWS to enable the distribution of accurate and timely warning information for the general public.

Our area of responsibility includes the following counties in central Ohio: Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Fayette, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, Ross, Union.
CLICK HERE for more information!

The Central Ohio Traffic Net

When disasters or other emergencies strike, Amateur Radio operators relay critical information to save lives and property, as well as to report on the health and welfare of victims—even when Internet and phone service are unavailable or overloaded. The Central Ohio Traffic Net is a conduit for messages between Central Ohio and the rest of the world through National Traffic System and Radio Relay International affiliates.

CLICK HERE for more information!