Get Your License
Our member clubs offer ham classes and testing sessions to help you get our first license or to upgrade your ticket.
OKC Marathon
Each year over 100 hams of Oklahoma work together to provide the route communications for the OKC Memorial Marathon. Clear your calendar on April 29th and 30th, 2023, and participate in this great event.
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. This year, Ham Holiday will be held on July 28th and 29th, 2023.
Ham Holiday usually draws dozens of amateur radio vendors and about 140 flea market tables. National manufacturers like Icom, Yeasu, and West Mountain Radio attend to show off their latest wares. A number of radio vendors like D & L, Derby Radio Shack, and Associated Radio bring in all kinds of equipment to buy. The Coaxman and his crew come over to sell coax, antenna wire, and connections. Lots of other vendors bring in antennas, connectors, batteries, and more.
Our hamfest is typically 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, called Ham Holiday. A hamfest is like a conference for amateur radio operators. Ours happens each year on the fourth weekend in October at the Ardmore Convention Center. This year, Hamarama will be held on October 21st and 22nd, 2022. Hamarama usually draws dozens of amateur radio vendors and about 80 flea market tables. A number of radio vendors like MTC bring in all kinds of equipment to buy. The Coaxman and his crew come over to sell coax, antenna wire, and connections. Lots of other vendors bring in 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.