Science, radio & makers
Meet local ham-radio operators and explore licensing, radio experiments and public-service communications.
The W0ZRT club offers newcomer guidance, licensing exams and a calendar of local activities. Use its Become a Ham and Ask an Elmer links to get started.
When: Monthly meetings and scheduled exam sessions; check the current calendar.
Where: Bismarck State College Career Academy, Room 230, for currently advertised general meetings.
Who: Interested beginners and licensed amateur-radio operators.
Exam registration and meeting arrangements are separate. Recheck the room and date before visiting; the mailing box is not a meeting place.
Checked 2026-10-20. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Science, radio & makers
Connect with Bismarck-Mandan radio hobbyists through the KC0AHL club.
Hillside supports analog and digital amateur radio, newcomer resources and public-service activities. Contact the club or request membership to see its full event and net schedule.
When: Monthly meetings and on-air nets; ask for current times and the meeting venue.
Where: Bismarck-Mandan; arrange the public meeting location with the club.
Who: Licensed operators and people interested in becoming licensed.
No fixed meeting venue is confirmed here. The contact address is not assumed to be an open clubhouse; member-portal access needs approval.
Checked 2026-10-20. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Science, radio & makers
Explore radio communication and electronics with a Bismarck State College club.
The campus club focuses on radio experimentation, research and communications learning. Ask the listed advisor about joining and the next meeting.
When: Ask the advisor for the current campus schedule.
Where: Bismarck State College; confirm the meeting building and room.
Who: BSC campus community; ask the advisor about visitor eligibility.
A campus-club listing does not guarantee access for every community visitor. No classroom address is assumed.
Checked 2026-10-20. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
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Meet students interested in cybersecurity and team competitions.
The collaborating campus cybersecurity clubs meet monthly and train for regional cyber competitions. Contact the listed advisor for current activities.
When: Monthly during the college’s club schedule; confirm the next session.
Where: Bismarck State College; meeting room provided by the advisor.
Who: Students interested in cybersecurity.
Student eligibility applies. No public drop-in lab or unrestricted campus access is implied.
Checked 2026-10-20. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Science, radio & makers
Find local radio-controlled model-aircraft enthusiasts and ask about joining their flying club.
Bismarck Parks identifies the modelers as the contact for the Hoge Island remote-control airfield. Arrange an introduction and learn the club’s field-access rules.
When: Club-arranged flying and activities; ask for the next suitable visit.
Where: Hoge Island remote-control airfield, 8235 Hogue Road, Bismarck.
Who: People interested in radio-controlled model aircraft.
The aircraft field is not open to the public. Contact the club before visiting or flying; winter gate closures also apply.
Checked 2026-10-20. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Science, radio & makers
Explore another local option for radio-controlled aircraft and model-flying connections.
The park district identifies this club as the program contact for the McDowell Dam remote-control airfield. Use the linked club page to ask about membership and visits.
When: Flying and club activities depend on conditions; confirm with the organizer.
Where: McDowell Dam Recreation Area remote-control airfield, 1951 93rd Street NE.
Who: Model-aircraft hobbyists and interested newcomers.
Ask about field access, membership and introductory visits before arriving; no open drop-in session is assumed.
Checked 2026-10-20. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Science, radio & makers
Meet rock, mineral, fossil and lapidary enthusiasts from the Bismarck area.
The society offers educational meetings, collecting interests and membership. Visitors are welcome at its regular meetings.
When: Usually first Sunday at 2pm; use the calendar because some dates change.
Where: Downstairs meeting space, Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library.
Who: Rock collectors, geology enthusiasts and curious newcomers.
The 1pm executive-board meeting is separate from the 2pm regular meeting. Check room and calendar exceptions.
Checked 2026-10-20. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
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Meet local coin collectors for conversation, learning and club activities.
The club publishes a monthly meeting invitation and a contact form. Ask about current meetings and upcoming collector events.
When: First Thursday at 7pm, September–May; confirm current dates.
Where: Bismarck Eagles Club, 313 North 26th Street.
Who: Coin collectors and people curious about numismatics.
Past show dates are not current event invitations. Confirm the next regular meeting with the club.
Checked 2026-10-20. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
