Get Your License
Our member clubs offer ham classes and testing sessions to help you get your first license or to upgrade your ticket.
OKC Marathon
Each year, over 60 hams of Oklahoma work together to provide the route communications for the OKC Memorial Marathon. Sign up today at https://coraok.org/signup/ and clear your calendar on April 25th and 26th, 2026, and participate in this great event. Join us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/groups/okcmmauxcomm
All Ham Dinner
Three times a year, in January, May, and September, CORA sponsors an “All Ham Dinner” where about 70 hams get together for a meal and to share information. The next dinner is on May 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. We will meet at Pickles Steakhouse, Be careful. There are other Pickles locations, but this steakhouse and buffet has 30+ years of experience. It is formerly Western Sizzlin & Mackie McNear’s Steakhouse. More information is available at this link.
Ham Holiday
Each year since 1974, CORA has operated the Oklahoma City hamfest called Ham Holiday. A hamfest is like a conference for amateur radio operators. Ours happens each year on the fourth weekend in July at the Oklahoma City Community College. Ham Holiday will be held this year on July 24th and 25th, 2026.
Ham Holiday usually draws dozens of amateur radio vendors and about 140 flea market tables. Several radio vendors, such as D&L, B&H Sales (formerly Derby Radio Shack), and Associated Radio, offer a wide range of equipment for sale. Other vendors bring antennas, connectors, batteries, and more.
Our hamfest is an ARRL-sanctioned state or section event. We usually see our West Gulf Division Director, the Oklahoma Section manager, and more ARRL leaders.
Much more information is available on the HamHoliday.com website.
ARDMORE HAMARAMA
Each year since 1948, the Ardmore Hamfest, known as the Texoma Hamarama, has been held on the fourth weekend in October at the Ardmore Convention Center. A hamfest is like a conference for amateur radio operators. This year, Texoma Hamarama will be held on October 24th, 2026. Hamarama usually draws dozens of amateur radio vendors and about 100 flea market tables. Radio vendors such as HamThreads, MTC, and a wide variety of others offer antennas, connectors, batteries, and more. We usually see our West Gulf Division Director, the Oklahoma Section manager, and more ARRL leaders.
Much more information is available on the Hamarama.org website.
Repeaters
The clubs in central Oklahoma operate many repeaters. These can be used by hams throughout the region.
Nets
On the air nets are very popular in the Central Oklahoma area. These are good ways to meet others in the area.
The next steps are up to you.