Five Watts Chicago Amateur Radio Club is a community of QRP enthusiasts rooted in Chicago and welcoming to like-minded operators around the world. We believe that some of the most rewarding moments in amateur radio come from doing more with less — coaxing global contacts out of a handful of watts, and proving that big results don’t require big power.

Our members are drawn together by a shared passion for technical experimentation, homebrewing, and hands-on building. Whether you’re designing your first QRP rig, refining an antenna in a small backyard, or chasing DX on a budget of milliwatts, you’ll find a community here that values curiosity and craftsmanship as much as contacts logged.

We’re dedicated to:

• Technical experimentation and building — encouraging members to design, build, and modify their own equipment
• Operating and skill-building — sharpening the techniques that make low-power communication possible
• Collaborative learning — sharing knowledge freely, from seasoned operators to newcomers
• Mastering low-power operation — embracing the unique challenges and rewards of QRP
• Global reach, minimal footprint — proving that a few watts can connect the world

Whether you’re in Chicago or halfway across the globe, if you share our fascination with squeezing maximum performance out of minimal power, there’s a place for you in Five Watts Chicago Amateur Radio Club.