General Body Meeting
October 12, 2026
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Our goal is to be a portal for the electrical and computer engineering students for internship opportunities relating to their field, expose them to knowledge not always taught in the curriculum in the form of workshops, and apply their knowledge with engaging projects where they can learn and specialize in their respective fields.
Mission Statement
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Membership & Dues
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Competitive Team
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Membership + Shirt
$35 / semester
General Membership
$20 / semester
A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Memberships
Chapter Dues ($20/semester):
Support our chapter by sponsoring snap projects: contributions provide funding for events, access to our resume bank.
National Dues ($32/year):
Access to IEEE Resources: Online workshops, courses, professional resources, discounts, and more!
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
T-Shirt Design Competition
Bring your creativity to life in our annual IEEE T-Shirt Design Competition! Design a shirt that represents the spirit of IEEE and our chapter, and your art could be worn through the year.
Winner receives:
• Free IEEE Student Chapter Membership
• Keep all Snap Circuit projects you build
• Free T-Shirt with your winning design!
Send your design to ieee.famufsu@gmail.com
Deadline to submit designs & voting day 10/16/26
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
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Amateur Radio
Presented by Leighton Hartwell, KR4HFU
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Background and Purpose
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Amateur Radio, also known as “ham radio,” is a popular service and hobby that enables so many activities - from public service, to scientific experimentation, to sheer fun.
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
With more than 740,000 practitioners in the US1 and 3 million worldwide2, there are federally licensed Amateur Radio operators everywhere - in your neighborhood, in your workplace, and in your schools.
1Source: https://www.arrl.org/fcc-license-counts
2https://www.qsl.net/4x4xm/Demographics/How-Many-Radio-Amateurs.htm
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Typical HAMs?
Amateur Radio operators come from all walks of life! Students, kids, truck drivers, and even your neighbor! The goal is to use radio to reach out to the world.
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Emergency Communication
During the September 11th attacks, the 2003 northeast blackout, and Hurricane Katrina in 2005, amateur radio was used as a means of emergency communication. The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is a major source of these efforts.
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
What can I do with HAM?
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Frequencies
HAM radio frequencies begin below the AM broadcast band, and extend into extremely high microwave frequencies!
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Digital Applications
In the modern era, coding, mobile apps, and drones are specific ways that operators have elevated the hobby to the next level by experimenting with digital applications of amateur radio!
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Licensure
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
US licenses
Issued by the FCC; good for 10 years before renewal and anyone may hold one except foreign government representatives
Technician, General and Extra
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Examination and Cost
HamStudy.org is a free resource for test prep. Tallahassee Amateur Radio Society offers exam sessions on the Saturdays following their meeting during odd months. (TARS)
After you pass the exam, you will then register with the FCC and pay the $35 fee.
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Tallahassee Amateur Radio Society
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
See you next meeting!
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A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
A public charity, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.