K5NEA · Jonesboro, Arkansas

Northeast Arkansas Radio Club

Hams helping hams in Northeast Arkansas. We run the K5NEA repeaters, hold a net every Tuesday night, give license exams, and go out for Field Day every June. Newcomers are welcome.

On the air

Two repeaters, one weekly net

The club owns and runs both K5NEA machines. Check in to the Tuesday night net at 6:30 PM on the K5NEA repeater system.

K5NEA AnalogK5NEA
443.150MHzFM · UHF
  • Atop Centennial Bank Stadium, Arkansas State University
  • Linked via EchoLink and AllStar
  • 2 m remote base for paid members
Kenwood TKR-850 · Arcom RC210 controller · 16-bay Decibel Products antenna
K5NEA DMRK5NEA
442.2125MHzDMR · BrandMeister 310514
  • Time Slot 1 — dynamic talkgroups
  • Time Slot 2 — local communications
Motorola SLR 5700 · Commander 1151-2N antenna

ARRL VE testing

Get licensed or upgrade

The club's volunteer examiners test on request, usually on a date that works for you. The exam fee is $15. Get your FCC FRN before you come.

Call Henry Mitchell (N5SEB) at 870-919-4101.

What to bring →

Membership

$25 a year · $35 family

Dues pay for the repeaters, insurance, and club events. Paid members can also use the 2 m remote base on the 443.150 machine. You can pay online or in person at a meeting.

How to join →

Shack Spotlight

Show off your shack

Send one or more photos of your ham shack or your radio activities, with a short write-up. We pick one operator each month and feature them on our social media.

Send them to Dorian Kettler at Rkettler@yahoo.com or post them on our Facebook page.

Browse club photos →
ARRL Field Day 2020

Club officers · 2026–2027

  • Henry Mitchell N5SEBPresident
  • Doug Davis W1ASUVice President
  • Caroline Davis KJ5GBMSecretary
  • Travis Williams N5JFDTreasurer

Our mission

The Northeast Arkansas Radio Club promotes growth in Amateur Radio. We are involved in all aspects of Amateur Radio and want all members to grow and be involved in club activities.

About the club →