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Founded in 1985, the Northwest Amateur Radio Society (NARS) serves the FM 1960 area and Northwest Houston. NARS became a Texas 501(c)(3) charitable organization on May 15, 2023, and actively supports community and public service events.
The club has approximately 150 members, with about one-third belonging to the ARRL.
Mailing Address:
Northwest Amateur Radio Society
P.O. Box 11483
Spring, TX 77391
NARS members enjoy a wide range of amateur radio activities, including:
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QRP and HF operation
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Volunteer Examiners Testing
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Chasing DX
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VHF/UHF repeater and simplex operation
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Contests and Special events
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Satellite communications
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Homebrewing
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Meshtastic (off-grid texting) |
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Rag-chewing
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Repeater operation
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Transmitter Hunting (Fox Hunts)
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Modes: FM, Digital, SSB, CW, FreeDV, Winlink, VarAC
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Most importantly, we enjoy spending time together, sharing our knowledge, and having fun. We welcome all amateur radio operators, as well as family members and friends.
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The NARS Board of Directors typically meet at 6:00 PM on the third Friday of each month at the Harris County ESD 16 Administration Building, 18606 Stuebner Airline Road, Klein, TX 77379. Please park in front of the building and enter only through the main front entrance. Do not go through the locked gate. All NARS members are welcome to attend as observers. If you would like the Board to consider a topic or presentation, please contact a club officer in advance to request placement on the agenda. Ample parking is available. Please follow all posted parking signs and avoid blocking emergency vehicle access. For additional details, visit the Meeting Location page. |
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Club Apparel
Several members have expressed interest in purchasing apparel featuring the NARS logo. We currently have two vendors that can provide high-quality, custom items at reasonable prices. Group orders may qualify for discounts and reduced shipping costs.
Sari's Creations
Sari's Creations is a local vendor that offers one-off embroidered items at competitive prices. Their shop is located in Cleveland, TX making local pickup possible, and shipping may also be available at an additional cost.
Typical pricing:
- Port Authority® Silk Touch™ K500 Polo Shirt: $25-$30
- Port Authority® Challenger™ J754 Fleece-Lined Jacket: $60
Most orders are completed within approximately one week. Larger sizes may add $1-$2 per item.
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday: By appointment
Use the sizing guides below to determine the best fit:
Sari's Creations
200 Bardash Street
Cleveland, TX 77327
- Phone: (832) 492-7475
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HamThreads by Mainely Applique
HamThreads is a familiar vendor at many hamfests and offers a wide selection of logo apparel and merchandise. Since they already have the NARS logo on file, NARS members receive a 10% discount.
Individual one-off orders are welcome, and combining orders can significantly reduce shipping costs.
Contact Information:
- Phone: (682) 301-2298
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Both vendors provide excellent options for showing your NARS pride with quality apparel and accessories.
Name Badges
You have probably been asking..."Where can I get one of those cool name badges with the NARS logo, well here you go!
Badges Unlimited, LLC
KM4YGG and KM4YGH, Cindy and Art Grant are providing special pricing for our club's name badges.
Click Here to See One and Place your Order
$22.00 each
Contact Information:
Badges Unlimited, LLC
4844 Macmont Circle
Powell, TN 37849-4500
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The NARS monthly club meeting is typically held at the Harris County ESD 16 Administration Building, 18606 Stuebner Airline Road, Klein, TX 77379. Please park in front of the building and enter only through the main front entrance. Do not go through the locked gate. Ample parking is available. Meetings begin at 7:30 PM on the third Friday of each month. Members and guests are welcome to attend. If you arrive early, you are also welcome to sit in on the Board meeting. The main meeting room is located down the hall on the left through the second and third doors. Join us for an informative presentation and great fellowship. Unable to attend in person? We also offer attendance via Zoom. Visit http://www.k5wh.net/zoom and click Join Meeting. Please observe all parking signs and avoid blocking emergency vehicle access. For information about our pre-meeting dinner and meeting location, visit the Meeting Location page.
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L to R: Brandon Rogers - Secretary | Jorge Guiterrez - Director | Kyle Vann - Vice President | Paul Owen - President | Rich Jones - Director | Tom Hoherd - Treasurer