Texas A&M Amateur Radio Club
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- W5AC
- Purpose:
- To encourage and support amateur radio communication in the local area and around the world. We offer a unique opportunity to practice the radio art from the design of equipment to systems users. We hold weekly nets, participate in worldwide contests and other Amateur Radio related events. The club is able to provide emergency communications when required.
- Year Founded:
- 1912
- Membership Dues:
- $25 per year
- Admits Members:
- All Year
- Meeting Locations:
- O&M 110
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