Membership Information
Membership Dues (per year)
Full, Associate or Retired - $20.00
Student - $10.00
Family - Full Member, plus $5.00 for each additional family member residing at the same address.
The membership term is the calendar year, January 1st to December 31st. This aligns with our fiscal and 501(c)(3) reporting year.
First-time hams that take and pass their initial license exam with the Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club and who join the club will have their membership fee waived for that year. If the above candidates pass their initial license exam in the fourth quarter, they will be granted membership through December 31st of the following year.
Membership Application - revised October 2021
Club Information for New Members - revised March 2025
Basic Communication Skills
FCARC By-Laws - revised May 2022
Please renew your membership online at HamClubOnline.com
After logging in, on the home page, click on the "Add Membership Time / Make a Payment" link.
FCARC Calendar
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Tuesday February 03, 2026
Wednesday February 04, 2026
Saturday February 07, 2026
Sunday February 08, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday February 09, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday February 10, 2026
Wednesday February 11, 2026
Friday February 13, 2026
Saturday February 14, 2026
Sunday February 15, 2026
Monday February 16, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room HS114A&B. Enter through Door 16 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday February 17, 2026
Wednesday February 18, 2026
Tuesday February 24, 2026
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Saturday February 28, 2026
5:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
FCARC Banquet
Location: Holidays Pub & Grill, 3950 N Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54913, USA
Tuesday March 03, 2026
Wednesday March 04, 2026
Saturday March 07, 2026
Sunday March 08, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - WI9MMM
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday March 09, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday March 10, 2026
Wednesday March 11, 2026
Sunday March 15, 2026
Monday March 16, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday March 17, 2026
Wednesday March 18, 2026
Saturday March 21, 2026
8:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Amateur Radio License Exam
Registration starts at 0800. Testing starts at 0830.
Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
The exam fee is $15. This goes to the ARRL.
You will receive an email from the FCC after testing on how to pay them for your license.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
All candidates must use their Federal Registration Number (FRN). No SSN's accepted per FCC.
Email addresses are REQUIRED.
If you are upgrading, please bring a printed copy of your license for the VE's to verify your current license level.
Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
The exam fee is $15. This goes to the ARRL.
You will receive an email from the FCC after testing on how to pay them for your license.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
All candidates must use their Federal Registration Number (FRN). No SSN's accepted per FCC.
Email addresses are REQUIRED.
If you are upgrading, please bring a printed copy of your license for the VE's to verify your current license level.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday March 24, 2026
Wednesday March 25, 2026
Wednesday April 01, 2026
Saturday April 04, 2026
Tuesday April 07, 2026
Wednesday April 08, 2026
Sunday April 12, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - KB9YUC
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday April 13, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday April 14, 2026
Wednesday April 15, 2026
Monday April 20, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday April 21, 2026
Wednesday April 22, 2026
Saturday April 25, 2026
9:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Walk MS Appleton
Location: Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium, 2400 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913, USA
Tuesday April 28, 2026
Wednesday April 29, 2026
Saturday May 02, 2026
Tuesday May 05, 2026
Wednesday May 06, 2026
Sunday May 10, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - KB9YUC
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday May 11, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Saturday May 30, 2026
8:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Amateur Radio License Exam
Registration starts at 0800. Testing starts at 0830.
Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
The exam fee is $15. This goes to the ARRL.
You will receive an email from the FCC after testing on how to pay them for your license.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
All candidates must use their Federal Registration Number (FRN). No SSN's accepted per FCC.
Email addresses are REQUIRED.
If you are upgrading, please bring a printed copy of your license for the VE's to verify your current license level.
Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
The exam fee is $15. This goes to the ARRL.
You will receive an email from the FCC after testing on how to pay them for your license.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
All candidates must use their Federal Registration Number (FRN). No SSN's accepted per FCC.
Email addresses are REQUIRED.
If you are upgrading, please bring a printed copy of your license for the VE's to verify your current license level.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday June 02, 2026
Wednesday June 03, 2026
Saturday June 06, 2026
Monday June 08, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday June 09, 2026
Wednesday June 10, 2026
Saturday June 13, 2026
Sunday June 14, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - WI9MMM
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday June 15, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday June 16, 2026
Wednesday June 17, 2026
Saturday June 20, 2026
Sunshine Swapfest
Location: Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E County Rd Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901, USA
Sunday June 21, 2026
Sunshine Swapfest
Location: Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E County Rd Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901, USA
Tuesday June 23, 2026
Wednesday June 24, 2026
Saturday June 27, 2026
Sunday June 28, 2026
Monday June 29, 2026
Wednesday July 01, 2026
Saturday July 04, 2026
Sunday July 05, 2026
Tuesday July 07, 2026
Wednesday July 08, 2026
Sunday July 12, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - WA9TT
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday July 13, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday July 14, 2026
Wednesday July 15, 2026
Saturday July 18, 2026
8:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Amateur Radio License Exam
Registration starts at 0800. Testing starts at 0830.
Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
The exam fee is $15. This goes to the ARRL.
You will receive an email from the FCC after testing on how to pay them for your license.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
All candidates must use their Federal Registration Number (FRN). No SSN's accepted per FCC.
Email addresses are REQUIRED.
If you are upgrading, please bring a printed copy of your license for the VE's to verify your current license level.
Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
The exam fee is $15. This goes to the ARRL.
You will receive an email from the FCC after testing on how to pay them for your license.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
All candidates must use their Federal Registration Number (FRN). No SSN's accepted per FCC.
Email addresses are REQUIRED.
If you are upgrading, please bring a printed copy of your license for the VE's to verify your current license level.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Monday July 20, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday July 21, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Wednesday July 22, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Thursday July 23, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Friday July 24, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Saturday July 25, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Sunday July 26, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Monday July 27, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Tuesday July 28, 2026
Wednesday July 29, 2026
Saturday August 01, 2026
Donations
FCARC welcomes your donations in support of our mission to serve amateur radio. As a 501(c)(3) organization, your donations are tax-deductible. The link below will take you to PayPal where you can make a donation with your credit card or with your PayPal account.