Wheaton Community Radio Amateurs
- September 2026
WCRA September 2026
Date: Â September 11th, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
PROGRAM: VE Testing
Meeting agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wq3JEMenvRhyxXg0gaoSuGIMV0u4XdwA8Q2USR0ExeI/edit?usp=sharing
Due to the Labor Day Weekend, we have decided to move our September meeting back one week to September 11th.
The meeting will consist of a business meeting followed by VE Testing. The meeting will be held at our usual location of 418 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL. This is the office of the DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management which is a secure facility.
Attend:
In Person:
DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management,
418 County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL
One may participate electronically using the information below::
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83560893713?pwd=QnRuS3UxRUVCaGVGRkZYR0VhOE5WQT09
Meeting ID: 835 6089 3713
Passcode: 405842
or via phone at (312) 626-6799
+13126266799,,83560893713#,,,,*405842# US (Chicago)
+13092053325,,83560893713#,,,,*405842# US
VE Testing
We are going to have VE sessions following the meeting
Exams are fee, but all attendees must have an FRN before entering the facility. No exceptions. The club does not offer technical support in obtaining an FRN.
Since it is a secure facility:
- The session is open to all who attend the meeting.
- Pre-registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/wcraveregistration
DUES ARE PAST DUE
You can renew online, thru the mail, or in person at an in-person meeting or event.
Heath and Wellfare
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of club member Richard Bauer, N9DKO. He passed on July 30th. He was a long time club member.
Rich was fascinated by radio, electronics, computers, and amateur (ham) radio, always eager to explore new technology and share his knowledge with others. He would often sign off his messages with “73” – shorthand in amateur radio circles for “Best Regards.”
Upcoming Event Calendar
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- 4Monthly Club Meeting7:30 PM
Date: First Friday of the Month Time: 7:30 PM. Location: DuPage OEM 418 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187 Monthly club meetings are will also be available via Zoom id=”927″] Upcoming Programs https://www.w9ccu.org/wordpressLimitless/activities/meetings/ https://www.w9ccu.org/wordpressLimitless/news/commun , … - 5Fox Hunting CFAR 147.750MHz7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
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- 11VE testing Sept 118:00 PM – 8:30 PMWe are going to have VE sessions following each meeting. Exams are fee, but all attendees must have an FRN before entering the facility.  No exceptions. The club does not offer technical support in obtaining an FRN. Since it is a secure facility: The session is open to all who attend the meeting. Pre-registration is r , …
- 12Fox Hunting Simplex 146.565 MHz7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
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- 19Fox Hunting CFMC 146.160 MHz7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
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- 26Fox Hunting Simplex 146.34 MHz7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
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At First Glance
Wheaton Community Radio Amateurs, Inc. was founded in 1948. We are a group of amateur radio operators who promote the advancement of the hobby and science of amateur radio through:
- member participation in training and testing of new amateur operators;
- providing local communications infrastructure via repeaters;
- supporting local emergency services with secondary communications;
- and offering communications support for many local charitable and social groups.
WCRA is involved in all facets of Amateur Radio, supporting the healthy growth of the hobby through diversification and participation. If this sounds like a group you’d be interested in joining, then come to one of our events or meetings and see what kind of folks we really are.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Wheaton Community Radio Amateurs is to further the art of radio communications and electronics by mentoring anyone with like interests, participating in community events, preparedness in assisting in the event of a disaster where other communication modes can fail, while promoting social camaraderie among its members.
