THE CHICAGO FM CLUB - A CHICAGOLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

WELCOME TO THE CHICAGO FM CLUB

WA9ORC ESTABLISHED ON 02/25/1965

NON-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

We are a not-for-profit organization established in the Chicago area since 1965. In this time we have hosted Radio EXPO, held many classes to help interested persons learn about Amateur Radio. We have participated in Field Day for many, many years. Our club has hosted countless VE testing sessions during our monthly meeting and during Radio EXPO. We have education programs at almost every meeting. Twice a year, we host Amateur Awareness Days for the general public to visit and learn about Amateur Radio, and see an actual emergency radio communication demonstration in which they can participate with the guidance of licensed “Hams”. We have worked with scout troops to get the kids involved.

Chicago FM Club, CFMC, is 250 members strong in 8 states and we continue to grow every month. We have many members who are either active or retired public servants, such as fire, police, etc. Many of our members are members of the Salvation Army Emergency Radio Team (S.A.T.E.R.N.), and the American Red Cross Emergency Communication Team. Our members have participated in emergency communication for many natural and man-made disasters.

CFMC is chartered by the State of Illinois as a "NON-FOR-PROFIT" corporation dedicated to technical improvement and public service within our community. The club is guided by four officers and five directors who are elected by the general membership for two year terms. Membership is open to all licensed Amateurs and is recommended for those who use the CFMC repeaters.

Pre-Meeting Social At 7:00 PM

We Encourage Those On The Way To The Field House To Monitor CFMC
146.760 Repeater And Conduct A Talk-In.

** You Dont Have To Be A Member To Attend, All Hams Are Encouraged To Attend, Including Non-Hams That Are Seeking Guidance In Becoming A Ham Radio Operator **

The Chicago FM Club Has Lost A Very Good Friend , Phillip Pfister Who Is The Son Of Long Time Club Member Pete Pfister. Phil Was Killed In A Motorcycle Accident On May 14th 2012. Phil Has Been Involved In Club Events Within The Past 3 Years, Such As Field Day's, & Christmas Parties To Say The Least. Phil Was The "Highlite" Of The Party And Get-Togethers With CFMC. In Addition, He Was Known To Attend SRO Radio Club Parties Also With His Dad. As You Can See In The Photo's He Helped His Dad Pete And The Club Installing Field Day Equipment.

Phil Was In The Process Of Studying For His Ham Test. His Intention Was To Join The Brotherhood With The Chicago FM Club. Phil Will Be Missed By Many, Especially Those Who Had A Great Time With Him At Club Events.

Holler Bach Funeral Home

4024 N. Elston, Chicago.

Wake Sun 2pm - 9pm

Monday 9am - 10am (Wake)

Services Begin 10am

Cemetery St. Lukes ( Foster & Pulaski )

Bob (KB9SAR).

***** Field Day Plans Are In Effect *****

The "Field Day" Page Of This Web Site Has Been Updated

Click Here >> http://www.chicagofmclub.org/fieldday2012.html

Or Click On The " Field Day 2012" Page

Check It Out And Make Plans To Attend Field Day With CFMC

CANT GO TO DAYTON THIS YEAR ??? WATCH IT HERE DURING THE WEEKEND OF DAYTON "LIVE"

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Do You Have Something Ham Radio Related To Promote And Want To Conduct A Program / Demonstration At The Next CFMC Meeting ???

If Anyone Is Interested In Conducting Or Demonstrating A Program At One Of The CFMC Monthly Meetings, Please Contact The Board At Hamhelp@chicagofmclub.org . We Will Confirm And Make Arrangements With You To Make Your Program Possible.

When Sending Your Request Please Indicate Necessary Contact Information And A Description Of Your program Via The Email.

OUR MAILING ADDRESS IS:

THE CHICAGO FM CLUB
6348 N MILWAUKEE AVE
UNIT 103
CHICAGO IL 60646