About Us

An important addition to the amateur radio community in the Memphis Metro area is the Nashoba Amateur Radio Club.  Our members are an excellent representation of hams from Germantown, Collierville and the broader metro area.  We seek to encourage the development of amateur radio in our area and to be an assist to local communities during special events and in the event of an emergency situation.

Monthly Club Meetings Open To All

The club meets the second Monday of each month, excepting holidays, in the conference room at the Germantown Community Library, 1925 Exeter Road, Germantown, TN 38138 at 6:45 pm.    Both radio amateurs and those interested in the hobby are welcome to attend.  Contact NashobaARC@gmail.com for additional information.

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HAM RADIO OPERATOR CLASS

THURSDAYS, AUGUST 6 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 5:30 TO 8:30 P.M.

The Germantown Community Library and the Nashoba Amateur Radio Club are offering a free amateur radio technician operator class.  There is no experience necessary, and Morse code is not required.  Participants will also gain knowledge about electronics and radios in general.  In the last session, you will take the written exam to get your Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license.   There will be video introduction available online that outlines what amateur radio is and what the class will involve.  That video will be finished soon and a link to it will be posted here.

There is no charge for the class itself.  Required is a book is that will cost $25, a testing fee of $15, and a $35 FCC registration fee after passing the testing.  At this time registration with the library will open June 11. Pre-registration is required before the start of the class with a cut-off of July 30.  Prior to the library accepting registrations, you can send an email to NashobaARC@gmail.com. Once the Library starts accepting registrations they will be able to be done online or by calling the Library at 901-757-7323. Those registered will receive more detailed information prior to the first class.  Questions?  Email NashobaARC@gmail.com