Events

CMEC Central MN Skywarn Training to be held “Virtually” 02/04/21

Skywarn requires Spotters to be trained at least once every two years, and most all Central MN Skywarn Members are now in need of Re-Training. This year, we will be providing Skywarn Spotter Training “Virtually”. Our first Virtual Training Session will be held February 4, 2021 starting @ 7:15pm, and should last about 2.5 hours. This first session will be for Past & Present Members of The St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club and/or Past & Present Members of Central MN Skywarn only.

If you are a Past or Present Member of The St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club, or a Past or Present Member of Central MN Skywarn, I encourage you to sign up for this training.

To sign up for the Training, click on this LINK, and it will re-direct you to the Sign Up Form. Or to learn more about CMEC, click on EMCOMM at the top of any page and you will be presented with our vision of CMEC. CMEC and/or Central MN Skywarn Members are required to have a full Membership in the Club, or a CMEC Member only Membership.

We will also be providing additional Skywarn Spotter Training Sessions for the General Public in the next several weeks. If you fall into this category, check back on this page often.

Amateur Radio License Testing
Saturday January 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Cancelled due to Covid Restrictions


The St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club will be hosting Amateur Radio License Testing on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at our Clubhouse administered via LAUREL VEC. Pre-Registration Required.

With the current restrictions regarding covid-19, We have had to make the tough decision to cancel this coming testing session on January 16th 2021.

The St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club is Covid-19 Compliant, and will require masks to be worn at all times. Temperatures will be taken with infrared thermometers.

Pre-Registration is now Closed.
Check back here for the next testing session.

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 License Testing
Saturday November 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM

Another Successful VE Testing Session from The St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club!!
Three New Technicians Plus One New Technician that also passed General, Two Technicians upgraded to General, and Two Generals upgraded to Extra.

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The St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club will be hosting Amateur Radio License Testing on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at our Clubhouse administered via LAUREL VEC. Pre-Registration Required.

The St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club is Covid-19 Compliant, and will require masks to be worn at all times. Temperatures will be taken with infrared thermometers.

Pre-Registration is now Closed.
Check back here for the next testing session.

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


Ripley Rendezvous 2020

W0SV Supporting The Scouts at the
2020 Ripley Rendezvous

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Amateur Radio License Testing Saturday October 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM


The test session was a success with two new Technicians, and one new General.
The St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club continues to bring new folks to the hobby!

VE Testing


The St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club will be hosting Amateur Radio License Testing on Saturday October 10, 2020 starting at 10:00 AM 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.

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