The Russell Elementary Amateur Radio Club began very informally in 2015 when some 4th and 5th grade students asked about how they could become licensed amateur radio operators. They stayed after school for several weeks studying. Some them passed the FCC's exam, earning a technician class license to operate on amateur radio frequencies.
Our club has grown tremendously in a short period of time. We now have a permanent club station from which we have made radio contacts all over the world.
We are always looking for ways to improve our station. We do not charge any club dues so that our program may be available to all of the families in our school. We are funded entirely by donations and grants. If you would like to make a donation of money or equipment in working condition, please contact Chris Laster at [email protected]