Mobile Operations
From HF mobile to VHF/UHF rover contests, we specialize in operating on the go. Join our mobile nets, share antenna builds, and learn tips for clean installs in any vehicle.

Northern Illinois Southern Wisconsin Amateur Radio Club
Mobile Ops • Disaster Ready • Radio Education
Serving hams across the stateline, NISWARC brings together enthusiasts who love hitting the airwaves from the driver's seat, staying ready when disasters strike, and teaching the next generation the magic of radio technology.
From HF mobile to VHF/UHF rover contests, we specialize in operating on the go. Join our mobile nets, share antenna builds, and learn tips for clean installs in any vehicle.
Partnered with local ARES/RACES groups, we train for real-world emergencies. Field Day, SETs, and go-kit workshops keep us sharp when communities need us most.
License classes, Elmer sessions, and hands-on demos, from Morse to digital modes. Whether you're a new Tech or chasing DX, we help you level up.
Track down a hidden transmitter with a directional antenna and your wits. No license needed to hunt, and beginners are welcome.
Find the fox
A former ambulance converted into a self-contained mobile command post, built for EmComm, Field Day and special events.
Tour the buildGet in touch to find out about our next net, meeting, or build night.