About our club:
The FRRL is a club for radio amateurs offering knowledge sharing, fun, events, education, and license testing.
Our meetings include a short business meeting and a program of special interest to amateur radio operators.
We also have several "nets" on our repeaters.
For questions or more information please reach out to [email protected].
Repeater Fund Donations
FRRL Donation
Upcoming Events:
Membership Meeting: November 11th, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Regular membership meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month.
We will be accepting donations at the November and December meetings for the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet. Please bring your donations of non-perishable food and clothing to support our local community. Monetary donations are also welcome.
Location:
Bethany Lutheran Church
8 S Lincoln St.
Batavia, IL 60510
We will give a best effort to have a Zoom call to broadcast the meeting for those that are unable to attend live. Link will be sent prior to the meeting.
All persons interested in amateur radio are invited to attend. Please contact director2 [at] frrl.org for an invite!
VE Testing: November 20th, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The FRRL, in conjunction with the ARRL VEC, sponsors regular amateur examinations. Ad-hoc sessions are planned during major events and will be added to the schedule.
Testing Location:
Geneva Lutheran Church
301 S 3rd St,
Geneva, IL 60134
Pre-registration is requested but not required, walk ins are welcome!
If possible, please let us know in advance by emailing ve [at] frrl.org.
Board Meeting: December 3rd, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Board meetings are regularly scheduled for the first Tuesday of the month.
The FRRL will be conducting our annual ARRL Field Day event. On the 4th weekend in June, over 40,000 hams in North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate amateur radio. Whether you are a seasoned operator, newly licensed, or just curious about Amateur Radio come out to our Field Day site and operate.
Announcements:
Please help Pass The Bill. The Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act helps to secure the passage of federal legislation that would grant Amateur Radio Operators the same rights to install antennas on their property as those enjoyed by users of TV antennas, wireless internet, and flagpoles.
Send a letter to your representatives in congress here.
View the 100th Anniversary Celebration video covering 100 years of FRRL History.
Congressional Record entry for 100 Year Anniversary
Thank you Representative Foster for introducing a statement in to the congressional record recording FRRL's 100 Year Anniversary. Please see the statement below.
100th Anniversary Banquet Photos
Photos from the FRRL 100th Anniversary Banquet in September can be viewed here.
