The Big Thunder ARC is currently doing meetings IN PERSON at our regularly scheduled time on and location. We are continuing to broadcast these meetings via Zoom as well, for those who do not feel comfortable meeting in person. Please go to the Events Page and under the Calendar you will find the link to connect to the Zoom Meeting if you would like to join us!
Welcome to the Big Thunder Amateur Radio Club's home page. I am excited you have found our page and hope you will join us on the airwaves, or at a meeting. Big Thunder, or BTARC for short, is a ham radio club based in Boone County, Illinois. We are a group dedicated to enhancing the skills of ham radio operators in Northern Illinois. Our purpose is promoting radio knowledge and operating efficency while promoting social interaction between hams.
The club conducts programs and activites to advance the general interest of amateur radio in the community while assisting the community in times of need.