Great Equipment, Lasting Friendships and Nice Clubhouse
Founded in 1956, Jefferson ARC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our club comprises knowledgeable “Elmers” (experienced hams willing to help others), newcomers who are just learning and investigating, and everyone in-between.
Located just outside New Orleans at the Wally Pontiff Jr. Playground at 1521 Palm Street in Metairie, Louisiana, ours is one of only a few full-time clubhouses in South Louisiana with a permanent clubhouse and wide variety of transceivers and antennas for the use of our members. Learn more
Our club serves the Greater New Orleans amateur radio community by offering camaraderie, equipment, contests, education workshops, and license testing from FCC-authorized Volunteer Examiners. We proudly support emergency organizations by providing email capabilities that don't require internet or cell service, teaching Boy and Girl Scouts interested in radio merit badges, and more.
Learn more about our educational workshops and upcoming events on our calendar and in our monthly newsletter. And we invite you to come by the clubhouse during our open houses, most Thursdays from 7–9PM and most Saturdays from 9AM to noon. Check our events calendar for details.
photos at left above: today
photos at left below: from the past SEVEN decades
Membership Benefits
If you want to learn about amateur radio, Jefferson ARC is the perfect place to meet experienced hams who can tell you what it is like and how to get started. If you are already a ham and want to take advantage of what the club offers, what are you waiting for?
- Meet other amateur radio operators
- Learn about the latest technology and equipment
- Participate in contests and events
- Get involved in public service and emergency communications
- Access to HF rigs, VHF/UHF equipment, and digital modes
- Fully equipped shack at the clubhouse
- Hands-on experience with a variety of transceivers and antennas
- Participate in public service events
- Support emergency communications
- One-on-one mentoring from experienced hams
- Study groups for license exams
- Hands-on guidance and support
- Participate in local, national, and international contests
- Access to club station during contests
- Learn contesting techniques and strategies from experienced operators
Non-Member Benefits
We also serve non-members in the greater community
- License training and examinations
- All-in-a-day license sessions
- Walk-in or scheduled testing
- Access to repeaters and digital gateways (D-Star, Winlink, Wires-X, Fusion)
- Support for emergency communications
- Public education about amateur radio