LMARS Rookie Challenge & Contest


Fun Event For New Operators. Have Fun and Improve Your Radio Skills

Rookies, those who became licensed on/after January 1st 2021, come join the 2024 LMARS Rookie Challenge & Contest.

The LMARS Rookie Challenge & Contest is all about gaining exposure to and experience in operating HF, and other Ham related activities such as Public Service, Contesting, antenna building, and more. To have a fun ‘Hamming’ adventure. And finally, getting a chance to gain ‘bragging rights’ with what you have achieved and win some great prizes.

Prizes include:

There a two categories which are based on your starting license level.

There are many different ways for you to score...

The Challenge begins on May 3rd after the General member’s meeting and runs through October 31st. Activity report sheets must be submitted monthly with the October Activity report received no later than November 10th for evaluation. Winners will be announced at the annual Christmas Party in December.

Full details are available at the monthly meeting and can be downloaded at the links below.

If you have any questions, need help with something, or if you want to hang out while you learn I would love to help. You can email me at JoeMarsh_BOD@lmars.org or call 407-454-1520.

Thanks and I hope you join the Challenge... Joe KQ4AID

Contest Documents

interested in becoming a ham radio operator?


Visit our Licensing page to find out more about how to get into the hobby!

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New club members are always welcome. LMARS has a monthly meeting where we attend to club business, hold a presentation related to Ham radio, and get together with other Hams.

As a member of LMARS, you will make a difference in taking part in club functions, operating at Field Day, and providing communications services at city events!

Get involved with LMARS today!

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