When and Where Does the San Angelo Amateur Radio Club (W5QX) Meet?

The San Angelo Amateur Radio Club (W5QX) holds its regular meetings at 7:00 PM Central Time on the second Thursday of each month, except December, at the SAARC Clubhouse, 5513 Stewart Ln, San Angelo, TX 76904, near Mathis Field / San Angelo Regional Airport. Meetings are open to the public and typically last about an hour.

Meeting Details at a Glance

What to Expect at a Meeting

The club describes a simple format: essential club business is covered briefly, then the remainder of the hour is given to an interesting program or a hands-on activity. That structure makes a meeting useful whether you are a licensed operator, studying for a license, or simply curious about amateur radio.

The club also documents its broader activity in the Concho Valley — tower work for other operators, equipment installation at the Clubhouse tower, and demonstrations for the Society of Physics Students at ASU — which gives a sense of the practical, hands-on culture you would be walking into.

Before You Go

• Check the calendar first. The site lists a Club Activities Calendar and Recent Announcements (including events and license test sessions), so confirm nothing has shifted for the month you plan to attend.
• December is the exception. If you are planning a first visit in December, do not assume a regular meeting will take place.
• Arrive on time. The club notes that meetings are held "promptly at 7 PM," and with only about an hour scheduled, arriving late means missing part of the program.
• Ask questions in advance. For anything about the club or a first visit, the published contact is [email protected].

Related Entry Points on the Site

If your interest goes beyond attending a meeting, the club's page links cover Get Licensed!, Repeaters & Nets, Become a Member, Club News, and Club History, along with a link to HamClubOnline. These are the natural next stops after a first meeting — particularly the licensing and repeater pages for anyone new to the hobby.