South Canadian Amateur Radio Society

License Testing

Membership

The South Canadian Amateur Radio Society (SCARS) is known throughout Cleveland County, Oklahoma.  In fact, SCARS is actively involved with the city of Norman during times of emergency, such as severe weather events.  SCARS works closely with the Office of Emergency Management for the city of Norman and the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Norman not only during times of emergency but also during public campaigns to assist in educating the public on preparedness.

Membership usually runs from 70 to 100.  Like any club, interests cover a wide range of Amateur Radio activities.  This variety of activities is one of the things that makes our hobby so neat.  There is something for everyone.  So someone in the club will probably be able to help you or answer questions you might have about different aspects of the hobby, whether it be Phone, CW, Data or Digital modes, Computers, Antennas, DX'ing or just local communications.  If you are new to amateur radio, it is understandable to be hesitant to get on the radio and talk to someone you have never known but SCARS has a great group of people that are willing to help you at all times get your feet wet on the airwaves.  SCARS encourages you to visit the Meetings page for more information on club meetings, radio nets, and other activities pertaining to the club. 

A new program, designed by Bill Baker (WG5T), called the "Attaboy" program was designed to recognize fellow SCARS members for their ham radio activities, including involvement in SCARS.  Once you become a member, you can gain access to the "Attaboy" program by clicking on the "SCARS ROSTER" below.

SCARS also has a Membership Form for those interested in joining the club.  Currently, it is only offered in Acrobat Reader (PDF) format.  Blank copies of the form can also be retrieved at any monthly club meeting.  Please access the form here. 

Where to mail your dues:

The current SCARS officers are:

SCARS

PO Box 720993

Norman, OK 73070-4769

SCARS roster (Is an Excel Document and is Password Protected...Must be a current SCARS member to receive the password)

If you have an active ham radio license of Technician Class or higher, you can obtain an identification card from the State of Oklahoma Department of Public Safety.  Please follow the directions on the form which can be accessed here.  You must have Acrobat Reader to open the form.  Please click on the icon to the left if you do not have Acrobat Reader.

Like above, if you have an amateur radio license, you can also get a special "Amateur Radio" license plate from the state of Oklahoma.  Click here for the form. 

If you are interested in emergency communications, please completed the ARES form here and return the completed form to a SCARS officer.

For additional information on SCARS, contact Adam Krech, WX5AKK