The University of Michigan Amateur Radio Club

Amateur Radio Links

Here are some excellent web resources for learning about Amateur Radio in general:

A presentation on amateur radio by Richard KD8APA.
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national organization for Amateur Radio. If you are new to ham radio, visit their site first and have a good look around!
Web sites such as eHam and QRZ.COM offer excellent equipment reviews and classified ads for amateur radio equipment.
Check out our friends at the MSU ARC Club (W8SH).
FCC Part 97 Rules and Regulations concerning the Amateur Radio Service

Here are some special interest and technical resources:

The AMSAT site has a wealth of information on amateur radio satellites and space communications.
antenneX is more than a web site--it is an online magazine for the antenna experimenter. Read about antenna theory, design, and computer simulation!
The Tucson Amateur Packet Radio (TAPR) group is at the forefront of amateur radio digital communication.

Get your FCC Amateur Radio License!

Getting your first FCC Amateur Radio License is easier than you think! And, the Club wants to help. Check out the "Get your license!" page for more information.

Nikola Tesla and Electrical and Radio History

Are you interested in the factual history of electricity and radio--not the popular version that favors Edison and Marconi? Check out club member Jack W8AHB's site www.ntesla.org and learn the amazing story of Nikola Tesla. UM-ARC supports Jack's students' efforts. We urge you to join us by creating a link to his web site.