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.
Active Members
Years of Service
ARRL Affiliated
Emergency Ready
Stay connected with our exciting club activities and community events
Meeting
Every Month on the third (3rd) Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm
License Testing
Every Month on the third (3rd) Tuesday at 6:00 pm.
Location
13701 Center Hill Rd, Olive Branch, MS 38654
Check out our website at https://w5obm.com
Please contact us for any questions by email by clicking here.
Dates: Jan 1, 2000 to Dec 31, 2099
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Fairhaven Fire Station
Address: Center Hill Rd Olive Branch, MS
Volunteer Examiners (VEs) are US licensed Radio Amateurs holding a General Class license or higher, who offer their time to administer the FCC licensing exams through a FCC authorized Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) organization. The ARRL VEC is the largest VEC organization in the US. A team of three or more ARRL VEs are able to test candidates applying for a new license or upgrading an existing license
The club makes testing times and examiners available every month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month just before our regular scheduled Club Meeting.
Contact: w5obm.com license testing or click here:
Dates: Jan 1, 2000 to Dec 31, 2099
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Fairhaven Fire Station
Address: Center Hill Rd Olive Branch, MS
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.
Whether you're new to amateur radio or an experienced operator,
W5OBM welcomes you to join our community of radio enthusiasts.
