Meetings & Nets
Board on the 1st Monday, membership meetings on the 2nd Monday at 7 pm, social breakfast on the 3rd Saturday, and weekday morning plus evening nets on 2 m, 220, 10 m, and 70 cm.
We are a welcoming group of licensed operators and newcomers who value the Elmer tradition—experienced hams helping others learn, get on the air, and grow in the hobby.
Get Licensed
Technician classes roughly every quarter, plus VE exam sessions. Next class weekend: October 2, 3, and 4, 2026.
Join the Club
New members and renewals welcome. Support local amateur radio and disaster communications volunteers.
Who we are
Rio Hondo HAMs is the public face of the Rio Hondo Amateur Radio Club (RHARC), based in Whittier, California. Our members include disaster communications volunteers who train and prepare to support the community when conventional systems fail. We emphasize a friendly Elmer culture—mentoring, hands-on help, and learning together.
2026 Board of Directors
President
Erick Gordillo
KK6CKK
Vice President
Curt Hahn
KM6MTV
Secretary
Ruel Reyes
KO6DTR
Treasurer
Jennie Zimmerman
KN6SRE
Director
Rich Carlin
W6DTP
Director
Josh Henderson
K6PNP
Director
Linda Souder
W6QE