Suburban UHF Amateur Repeater Society

SUHFARS

When all else fails, Amateur Radio still works

2026 Suhfars Events

April 18 – Maker Faire Lake County. Join other area HAMS working to excite kids on amateur radio and other STEM topics

June 20 – Trek 100 Bike Race .  Proceeds to benefit finding cures for childhood cancer (Waterloo, WI).  HAMS provide communications for rest areas and SAG patrols.

June 26-28 – ARRL field day.  SUHFARS site will be a Marengo Ridge Conservation area, just north of Marengo

July 19 – Crystal Lake Aquathon.   Fun morning activity providing radio communications for a local foot/swim race. 

Date To Be Announced – SUHFARS picnic

August 9 – Tour de Cure .  Bike race to benefit American Diabetes Association.  HAMS provide communications for rest areas and SAG patrols

October 11 – Chicago Marathon.  150 HAMS provide radio communications for the medical staff along the course and finish line

If you are interested in participating in any of these events contact keith, kc9zon@suhfars.org

For other HAM radio events in the area check out this website.