About MicroHAMS
MicroHAMS is a dynamic organization of amateur radio enthusiasts in the Puget Sound area. Founded as the Microsoft Amateur Radio Club, we bring together radio operators passionate about digital communications, technical innovation, and advancing the amateur radio hobby. The club includes a broad range of people, primarily from our local tech industry, who participate in many aspects of our hobby. Our goal is to promote the knowledge of amateur radio, serve our community by through a broad range of experience and talents as radio operators, and to be a resource for all hams. While membership is limited, the public and guests are welcome at the majority of our events. We welcome licensed amateur radio operators of all classes—Technician through Amateur Extra—as well as those interested in obtaining their first license. Our members include technical professionals, hardware engineers, software developers, time nuts, students, educators, and radio hobbyists. Many of our members currently are or have in past contributed to notable organizations and projects in the Pacific Northwest that continue to have a positive impact on the amatuer radio community.
Our Mission
We inspire, inform, and educate the amateur radio community through technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and community building.
What We Do
Monthly Member Meetings
First Tuesday of each month
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Pacific Time
Our meetings feature technical and practical presentations on current topics, equipment demonstrations, software-defined radio discussions, digital mode operations, and antenna design.
MicroHAMS Digital Conference & Expert Presentations
Since 2007, we’ve hosted an annual conference focusing on digital communications. The MicroHAMS Digital Conference features technical presentations, expert speakers, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities—available both in-person and virtually. On years that we have not held the conference, we continue to utilize our broad network enables us to bring in notable speakers and experts in their field.
Field Day Operations
We participate in ARRL Field Day, often partnering with BEARONS (Boeing Employee Amateur Radio Society), showcasing emergency communications capabilities and portable station operations. Our most recent Field Day operations were multi-station, multi-band, multi-op events held in the summer of 2024 and 2025 in an area with a low RF noise floor and good access for amateurs in and around the Seattle area.
Mike & Key Swapmeet Lightning Talks
In spring of 2025 members and the board pulled together a series of lightning talks that were available to visitors of the annual Mike & Key Swapmeet in Puyallup, WA. The open format is designed to encourage engagement with the community to the benefit of all hams.
SEA-PAC Presentations
MicroHAMS members frequently are called upon to present at the annual SEA-PAC amateur radio conference held in Seaside, OR each spring.
Focus Areas
Digital Communications
FT8, FT4, WSPR, PSK31, RTTY, APRS, Winlink, and experimental modes over HF through microwave frequencies.
Software-Defined Radio
SDR platforms, signal processing, GNU Radio, remote operations, and spectrum analysis.
Technical Innovation
Microcontroller projects, automated antenna systems, remote station control, and network integration.
Leadership
Board of Directors (2025-2026)
President
Brian Stucker, KB2S
Vice President
Scott Honaker, N7SS
Secretary
Grant Hopper, KB7WSD
Treasurer
David Jenni, W7CF
Members at Large
Don Marshall, KE7ARH
Paolo Asandri, KK7JCN
Miguel Mayorga, KC7IGT
The Board meets regularly and works as a team to plan activities, manage club resources, and coordinate with other amateur radio organizations.
Location & Contact
Mailing Address
MicroHAMS
PO Box 6925
Bellevue, WA 98008-0925
Meetings
General membership meetings are held online and in person on the third Tuesday of each month. August and December meetings are typically held at the Black Raven brewery in Redmond, WA. Meetings start at 6pm Pacific with introductions, general announcements, show and tell, and help a ham Q&A. Our technical presentation typically starts at 6:30pm or shortly thereafter.
If you wish to attend in person, we are currently meeting at: Microsoft Building 31 Redmond, WA
Virtual attendance is available online via Microsoft Teams, with announcements and the link to join sent to our membership list. If you would like to join via Teams and are not already a member, please contact the board at microhams @ microhams.com to ask for an invitation link.
Email: microhams @ microhams.com
Website: microhams.com
Membership
Membership in MicroHAMS is limited to current and former Microsoft employees, contractors, interns, or joint venture partners worldwide. Typically, we require that prospective members have had Microsoft corporate ID badges issued to them. You do not have to be a licensed amateur radio operator to be a member of MicroHAMS, family members and guests are welcome at most meetings and events. To join the club, or to find out more information about MicroHAMS please attend a general meeting (monthly) or send e-mail to the board of directors at Microhams @ microhams.com.
Membership Dues: Apart from the expenses that come from maintaining MicroHAMS as a non-profit corporation, where do the club dues go? Here’s a list of just some of the things member dues are spent towards:
- “Thank You” gifts for our guest speakers
- Training materials for people who want to become licensed hams
- Various club events like Field Day
- Tools and reference library materials (test equipment, books, etc.)
The following dues schedule applies to all members:
- One Year – $5.00
- Three Years – $10.00
- Three Years (including spouse) - $15.00
Before paying dues, please check that you satisfy the club’s membership policy. We ask that current club members preferably pay dues via our paypal payment page. Note that you do NOT need a paypal account to make your payment, your credit card will work even without account. Dues are payable no later than thirty days after signing up as a member.
If paypal is not an option for you, please send your dues checks to: MicroHAMS PO Box 6925 Bellevue, WA 98008-6925
Our Heritage
Originally founded as the Microsoft Amateur Radio Club, MicroHAMS maintains a focus on technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and clear documentation — values rooted in our technology industry origins.
The MicroHAMS Digital Conference has become a respected annual event in the amateur radio calendar, attracting speakers and attendees worldwide since 2007.
Partner Organizations
- BEARONS (Boeing Employee Amateur Radio Society)
- ARRL (American Radio Relay League)
- Western Washington ARES/RACES
- Puget Sound area radio clubs
Get Involved
Membership Benefits
- Monthly technical presentations
- Access to our community through hybrid meetings and our mailing list
- Mentorship programs
- Project support
- Conference recording archives
Ways to Participate
- Attend monthly meetings (in-person or virtual)
- Join Field Day operations
- Present at meetings or conferences
- Volunteer for club activities
- Mentor new operators and experienced operators exploring a new aspect of the hobby
MicroHAMS Amateur Radio Club
Inspire, Inform, and Educate
Last updated: January 11, 2026