Become a Member | NM5HD ham radio testing

How to become a club member.

*You do NOT need to be a licensed HAM to join this club.

*You can become a HAM (pass your test) after you have joined the club.

Click the APPLICATION TAB (click.) Fill out the application and mail it with the appropriate dues to:

High Desert Amateur Radio Club

c/o Michael Chirnin

1003 Robin Rd SE

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Current Dues for 2026

Primary Membership - $36

Family Members - $6 each

Auxiliary member - $6 each
Students 18 yrs & younger - Free

Senior Members 80+years old - Free

New Member with Tech Testing - Free 1 year if you pass Tech exam

HDARC and ARRL Membership Application/Renewal Program.

Are you thinking of joining the ARRL or are you an ARRL member and need to RENEW your membership?

We invite you to RENEW or APPLY for your ARRL membership through HDARC.

By renewing through us, your membership counts toward our status as a Special Service Club.

When your ARRL renewal/membership application is sent to ARRL by HDARC, a small portion of your ARRL dues goes to our treasury.

ARRL Application Form click link–

Please fill this out this form, print, and either bring to the next meeting or mail it to:

High Desert Amateur Radio Club

c/o Michael Chirnin

1003 Robin Rd SE

Rio Rancho, NM 87124