Join our community

We're a welcoming community of ham radio enthusiasts dedicated to “Hams Helping Hams” and serving the North Fulton area.

As a charitable organization, we're committed to fostering learning, community service, and the joy of amateur radio.

Membership dues play a vital role in supporting our club's operations, ensuring we can continue to provide valuable resources and activities. Your contribution directly supports things like repeater maintenance, meeting venues, educational programs, community outreach, and our website.

While most of our activities are open to all, membership helps sustain NFARL and allows us to continue serving the ham radio community. We encourage you to become a member and help us grow!

Why Your Membership Matters

Your membership dues are essential to the vitality of NFARL and directly support the services we provide to the entire ham radio community in North Fulton. We believe in transparency, and we want you to know exactly how your contributions make a difference:

  • Repeater Maintenance and Upgrades: Your support ensures that our repeaters remain operational and up-to-date, providing reliable communication for both everyday use and emergency situations.
  • Meeting Venue Costs: Dues help cover the costs of securing and maintaining a suitable space for our meetings, presentations, and other gatherings.
  • Educational Programs: We are committed to fostering learning and growth within the amateur radio community. Your contributions enable us to organize and host workshops, training sessions, and presentations on a variety of topics.
  • Community Outreach Activities: NFARL is dedicated to serving the community. Your membership supports our participation in public events, demonstrations, and other initiatives that promote amateur radio and its benefits.
  • Website and Communication Tools: Maintaining a robust online presence is crucial for communication and information sharing. Your dues help us keep our website and other communication tools running smoothly.

NFARL is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, which means your contributions may be tax-deductible.

While we believe in an open philosophy and welcome everyone to participate in many of our activities, it's the financial support from our members that makes it all possible. Your membership directly enables us to continue providing these valuable resources and services to the North Fulton ham radio community.

What NFARL Offers the Ham Community

NFARL is committed to providing a wide range of activities and resources that benefit all amateur radio enthusiasts in the North Fulton area. We focus on fostering a strong community through:

  • Monthly Presentations: Expand your knowledge with our informative monthly presentations on diverse ham radio topics.
  • On-Air Activities: Participate in our Tech Talk Net and other on-air activities to connect with fellow hams and enhance your operating skills.
  • VE Testing Sessions: Take advantage of our Volunteer Examiner (VE) testing sessions to earn or upgrade your amateur radio license.
  • Elmers (Mentors): Learn from experienced Elmers who are always ready to provide guidance and support to hams of all skill levels.
  • ARES Involvement: Join us in supporting the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and contribute to emergency preparedness efforts in our community.
  • Social Activities: Enjoy camaraderie and fellowship through our social activities, such as Hungry Hams.

We believe in the power of community and strive to offer resources that enrich the experience of every ham, regardless of membership status. While membership dues are vital for sustaining these activities, our focus remains on the communal benefit and the spirit of "Hams Helping Hams".