Hawaii Emergency Radio Operators, Inc. (HERO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the state of Hawaii. We are an Amateur Radio club located on the island of Oahu, but we are unlike other radio clubs here in that we accept members who use all forms of radios to communicate with. We are a group of patriotic, freedom-minded, preparedness-oriented radio operators that are dedicated to the safety, protection, and welfare of our families and community.

We do not limit our radio communications equipment to only Amateur Radios (ham radios). We believe that other forms of radio equipment such as CB, FRS, GMRS, MURS, Marine, and others can all be used effectively in conjunction with Amateur Radio to create an effective communications plan. Our Emergency Communications training is geared specifically toward the preparedness community.

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We can also provide a publicly accessible WiFi system to disaster shelters to allow the public to send emergency email messages to family and friends.

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We have ARRL Registered License Instructors who are able to offer Technician, General, and Amateur Extra license classes to prepare you to pass the written examination for your FCC Amateur Radio License.

Our accrtedited Volunteer Examiners are able to offer Amateur Radio examinations for Technician, General, and Amateur Extra class licenses. We offer IN-PERSON Amateur Radio license exam sessions as well as Online/Remote Amateur Radio exam sessions. We are currently the ONLY Amateur Radio club on the entire island of Oahu offering in-person Amateur Radio exams. We schedule in-person exam sessions monthly and offer online exam sessions as needed. Click here for the schedule of  Amateur Radio License Exam Sessions. We have also implemented a completely paperless in-person license exam session.

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We also have a Certified FCC Commercial Operator License Examination Proctor on staff and are able to offer FCC Commercial License Examinations for the Radiotelegraph Operator License, General Radiotelephone Operator License, Marine Radio Operator Permit, GMDSS Radio Operator's License, Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator's License, GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License, and the Ship Radar Endorsement.