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Perry County, Mississippi
Discover Amateur Radio
Radio. Experimentation. Learning. Community.
The Perry County Amateur Radio Society is a new amateur radio organization serving Perry County, Mississippi. Whether you're already licensed, studying for your first license, or simply curious about amateur radio, you're welcome here.
New to Amateur Radio?
Never used amateur radio before? That's okay.
You don't need to know the terminology, own a radio, or have a license to get started. PCARS exists to help people discover amateur radio, understand how it works, earn their license, and make their first contacts.
Come as you are. Bring your questions. We'll help with the rest.
Start HereExplore the Hobby
What Can You Do With Amateur Radio?
Amateur radio can be a conversation across town, a contact across an ocean, an experiment on the workbench, or a radio carried into the field. There's no single right way to enjoy the hobby.
Experiment
Explore antennas, electronics, digital modes, computers, propagation, and radio-frequency technology.
Get Outdoors
Take radio into the field for portable operating, Parks on the Air, Field Day, and other outdoor activities.
Learn
Build practical skills in radio, electronics, antennas, operating techniques, and communications.
Serve Your Community
Put amateur-radio skills to work supporting public-service activities and emergency communications.
Meet People
Connect with other operators locally and throughout the broader amateur-radio community.
Upcoming
What's Happening
Amateur radio events, nets, meetings, and activities relevant to Perry County and the surrounding area.
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