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Texas A&M Amateur Radio Club

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):
W5AC
Purpose:
To encourage and support amateur radio communication in the Texas A&M community. We offer a unique opportunity to develop skills in both the theory and practice of two-way radio communication and the technology that undergirds it. We hold weekly nets, participate in worldwide contests and other Amateur Radio related events. The club is able to provide emergency and volunteer communications when necessary.
Year Founded:
1912
Membership Dues:
$25 per year
Admits Members:
All Year
Meeting Locations:
WEB 236C

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:
W5AC - Texas A&M University Amateur Radio Club
Public Contact E-mail Address:
clubofficers.w5ac@gmail.com
Public Contact Phone Number:
540-424-1682

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:
http://w5ac.tamu.edu
Organization E-mail Address:
clubofficers.w5ac@gmail.com

Organization Associations

Academic Department:
Dwight Look College of Engineering
Non-Academic Department:
None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:
31-50
Membership policies:
  • Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts graduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
  • Our organization accepts community members as members
Weekly time committment required of organization members:
0-3 Hours
Membership intake process:
Open

Events

Community Service Projects:
Once per year
Fundraising Events:
Once per year
Speakers/Lectures:
Three or more times per semester
On-Campus Social Events:
Three or more times per semester
Off-Campus Social Events:
Three or more times per semester
Hosting Conferences:
Never
Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
Once per year
New Member Orientation/Training:
Three or more times per semester
Events with Alcohol:
Never
In-State Travel:
Once per semester
Domestic US Travel:
Never
International Travel:
Never