W5OBM
Olive Branch Amateur Radio Club
Making Our Community "Radio Active" Since 1998
Making Our Community "Radio Active" Since 1998
W5OBM is a thriving amateur radio club serving Olive Branch, Mississippi and the surrounding Mid-South area. We're dedicated to promoting amateur radio through education, emergency communications, and community service.
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Years of Service
ARRL Affiliated
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Upcoming Events
Showing events from the past 7 days through the next 90 days so nothing falls through the cracks.
Recurring Event
Steady nets, meetings, and on-air traditions
FCC License Testing Volunteer Examiners (VEs) are US licensed Radio Amateurs holding a General Class license or hig…
Club Meeting MeetingEvery Month on the third (3rd) Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm License TestingEvery Month on the th…
Club Event
One-off activities, trainings, and field ops
2026 Winter Field Day Dates: January 24th and 25thTime: Noon Saturday until Noon SundayLocation: TBDL…
Our mailing address is: Jackson Amateur Radio club P.O. Box 55643 Jackson, MS 39296-5643
Join us for the biggest amateur radio event of the year! Field Day demonstrates our emergency capabilities while having fun making contacts.
June 28-29, 2025
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We provide emergency communication support for DeSoto County and surrounding areas during severe weather and disasters.
ARES/RACES Affiliated
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Free license classes for Technician, General, and Extra class licenses. We'll help you get on the air!
All Levels Welcome
Start LearningWe're excited to announce our newly redesigned website with improved navigation, member features, and online membership applications with PayPal integration.
Planning is underway for Winter Field Day 2026. Join us at the next club meeting to help coordinate this exciting event.
Our 442.800 MHz repeater has been upgraded with improved coverage throughout DeSoto County and the Memphis metro area.
Support amateur radio by joining the American Radio Relay League today!
Join ARRLW5OBM members are ready to provide emergency communications 24/7 when needed.
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Whether you're new to amateur radio or an experienced operator,
W5OBM welcomes you to join our community of radio enthusiasts.