UNO Amateur Radio Club

Club Overview & PARC Funding Request

ARRL-Affiliated Student Radio Club
University of New Orleans

About UNO ARC

  • ARRL-affiliated radio club seeking official university recognition
  • Founded with 9 students at the first meeting
  • 4 officers elected at founding
  • Advisors:
    • Dr. Denis Svechkarev (K8UA) — also approved as Station Trustee
    • Gabriel Gutierrez

Membership & Meetings

  • Official members: Current UNO students only
  • Unofficial members: Anyone is welcome to attend meetings
  • Meeting schedule: Fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM
  • Communication platform: Discord

Goals & Activities

  • Conduct hands-on activities and technical builds
  • Prepare students for amateur radio licensing exams
  • Serve members with diverse interests:
    • Cybersecurity majors
    • Electrical & mechanical systems enthusiasts
    • Radio newcomers

Fundraising Request

The UNO ARC has requested a $200 donation from PARC

  • Preferred form: Amazon or Home Depot gift card
  • Reason: The club currently lacks an established bank account and cannot accept direct monetary contributions

Project Wish List

Project Cost
Fox Hunt Kit (ARDF Transmitter) $169.23
Slim Jim Antenna $212.58
Tape Measure YAGI 2m $98.09

Project Details

Fox Hunt Kit (ARDF Transmitter) — $169.23

  • Sourced via Amazon

Slim Jim Antenna — $212.58

  • Home Depot: $115.36
  • Amazon: $97.22

Tape Measure YAGI 2m — $98.09

  • Home Depot items
  • Utilizes materials shared with the Slim Jim project

Summary

  • UNO ARC is a growing, active student club with strong faculty support
  • Focused on practical skills: building antennas, fox hunting, licensing
  • Requesting $200 (gift card) to fund initial club projects
  • Investment supports the next generation of licensed amateur radio operators

Thank You

UNO Amateur Radio Club

Questions & Discussion