The Chicago FM Club (CFMC) is a not-for-profit organization established in the Chicago area since 1965. In this time we have hosted Radio Expo, and 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.
CFMC is 200 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 not-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.
Statement of Purpose
To encourage experimentation in the advancement of knowledge in the state of the art of electronics and communication.
To own and operate amateur radio repeater systems for the use and enjoyment of licensed radio amateurs and for the Benefit of the public good.
To be a bonafide amateur radio society within the meaning of Part 97 of Code 47 of Federal Regulations as amended from time to time.
To provide and further emergency and public service communications and encourage such communications on the part of amateur radio operators as set forth in the Communications Act of 1934 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time.
To further and support education in the field of electronics and communications.
For other scientific and educational purposes as defined in section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended from time to time relating to electronics and communications.
Chicago FM Club Constitution, Article II, Statement of Purpose