_____________________ About Us ____________________
The "Kankakee Ham Radio Club" began its long history of meetings in 1925,
pausing only for the duration of the war years. In 1961, the club was
officially incorporated as the Kankakee Area Radio Society Inc., a non-profit
organization dedicated to advancing the amateur radio hobby.
Over its nearly century long existence the society has been a staple
in the Kankakee community, assisting with civil defense, participating in
fundraisers, and providing valuable communication support.
With over 100 years of operation, the club has witnessed and embraced
significant technological evolution from early era spark gap technology
to modern radio advancements. Though many members have passed on and
become "silent keys," the legacy and continued presence of the
club remain a vital part of the local community, and strive to advance
their own training and education.