Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society

Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society

NOARS Information

Meeting Officals
Monthly Meetings

On the third Monday of each month (except August and December) there is a short monthly business meeting followed by an informative program. Find a mentor and learn from other hams!

We meet at the North Olmsted Library, 27403 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, OH. Membership in NOARS not needed to attend. All are welcome!

Antenna Days
Antenna Days

Outdoor show and tell for antennas and radios. You do not need to bring a radio or antenna. See what others have and learn how to make an antenna!

Hidden Transmitter Hunt
Fox (hidden transmitter) Hunts

Played generally in a county or city park, this is an event for finding the fox with a simple Yagi antenna. Membership in NOARS is not necessary to attend. Come see what it’s about!

Field Day
Field Day

Field Day is a popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June, more than 35,000 radio amateurs gather to operate from primarily outdoor locations.

Parks on the Air
Parks on the Air

POTA is an international amateur radio program that promotes communications from national, federal, state, and provincial parks. NOARS organizes a group that operates portable equipment in a variety of parks and public lands.

Question Mark
Ham Hide and Seek

Played in a large park, this on foot experience is open to anyone with an HT. Find each other using handheld radios. Simple, inexpensive HTs work fine! Be prepared for lots of walking. Loads of fun!

Hamfest
Hamfests

These flea markets for hams are a great way to connect with other hams and find affordable gear. Meet people you’ve heard on the air. Put a face to the name and call sign!

Meeting Officals
Amateur Radio License Testing

Held at 10 AM the first Saturday of every other month at Fairview Park Library, 21255 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, OH. Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov. Contact Elaine, KC8FOS at ewilkinson1951@gmail.com to register or for more information. Walk-ins are welcome!

NOARS Social Events

Weekend Lunch
Monthly Weekend Lunches

NOARS monthly Weekend Lunches are held generally the second Saturday of each month, at various Cleveland area restaurants, at 12:30. All are welcome!

Weekday Lunch
Monthly Tuesday Lunches

NOARS monthly Tuesday Lunches are held the first Tuesday of each month at noon at Golden Corral, 1519 West River Rd., Elyria, OH. Membership in NOARS is not needed to attend. All are welcome to attend!

Picnic
Annual Picnic

The Annual Picnic is held in August. NOARS provides burgers, brats, and the fixings. The rest is potluck, brought by those attending.

Holiday Banquet
Holiday Banquet

The annual Holiday Banquet is held in December. Attendees pay for a delicious buffet meal and enjoy each other’s company in this festive season.

More information can be found on the NOARS Facebook Page and Website