Club News

Amateur Radio License Testing
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 10:00 AM

The St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club will be hosting No Charge Amateur Radio License Testing on Saturday, October 7, 2023, starting 10:00 AM at our Clubhouse administered via LAUREL VEC.

Pre-registration is preferred in order to reserve your spot. Walk-ins are permitted.

Click Here to Pre-register for the October 7, 2023 Test Session

Once you have completed Pre-Registration, you will be contacted via Phone for any additional information needed, and to confirm your spot.


Now is the time to start studying, pass your License Test, and become a Ham! Or, maybe it’s time to upgrade to General or Extra class.

Where is the Clubhouse?

401 4th St North,
Waite Park, MN 56387



Amateur Radio Technician Class Training

Tech Training

FREE! Technician Class Training

Here is a chance to start at the beginning and learn (or review) the basics of Ham Radio! All are welcome! The classes will be held on TUESDAYS at 7 pm at the St. Cloud Amateur Radio Clubhouse, September 12 – November 21. (No class on Halloween.)

The curriculum will be slightly different than the first class Jeff taught in 2022. We will be using teaching slides developed by the same Ham instructor who made the slides for the General class taught earlier this year. And Penny will be adding some new teaching materials as well.

Where is the Clubhouse?

401 4th St North,
Waite Park, MN 56387


Amateur Radio License Testing
Monday, August 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM

VE Testing


The St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club will be hosting Amateur Radio License Testing on Monday, August 14, 2023 starting at 6:00 PM at our Clubhouse.

The cost to test is $15.00. Re-test of the same class exam is an additional $15.00. If you pass an exam, the next class license exam is no charge. You MUST have an FRN to test. For more info call 320-333-7431. Please Leave A Message.

Now is the time to start studying, pass your License Test, and become a Ham! Or, maybe it’s time to upgrade to General or Extra class.

The St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club fulfills the needs and goodwill of the general public in the field of communications in time of natural disasters, such as in tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, and at the time of any other emergency that may occur. We also help with various events around the area providing radio support and manpower. Being a Ham is an incredibly fun and rewarding hobby. When you pass your Technician Test, you will receive your first year’s membership in the Club. That way, we can get to know you and help you get started in the Hobby. Join us and start a new adventure in Fun, Fellowship, and Community.

Please feel free to Contact W0SV with any questions.

Where is the Clubhouse?

401 4th St North,
Waite Park, MN 56387


W0SV TAILGATE HAMFEST July 22, 2023 @ 9 AM

First Annual W0SV Tailgate Hamfest!
We had 25 Vendors, a whole bunce of Buyers. and around 30 of our over 100
St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club Members in attendance.

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W0SV Tailgate Hamfest

We will be having our first ever Tailgate Hamfest in the parking lot of the W0SV Clubhouse (See Map Below).

Bring all your extra Ham Radio Gear and set up on your Sale on the Tailgate of your Vehicle.
And the rest of you, come and take a look for some Good Bargains in Ham Radio!

Cost to sell is FREE, Admission is FREE!