The Mile High Radio Club
The Mile High Radio Club (MHRC) headquartered in Idyllwild, CA. Nestled in the San Jacinto Mountain Range of Riverside County is an active organization that welcomes new members. MHRC serves the mountain communities of Idyllwild, Fern Valley, Pine Cove, Mountain Center, Garner Valley and Poppet Flats by providing an opportunity for licensed amateur radio operators to meet and exchange knowledge and experience. The club maintains several repeaters that significantly expand the area over which communications are possible. These repeaters also act as a backup communications network for emergency services during disasters.
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services
For Radio Amateurs interested in emergency communications, we have several members who are active with the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) - Mountain District which is supported by the MHRC. RACES – Mountain District is an official volunteer communications arm of Riverside County Office of Emergency Service (OES) and operates under the auspices of FEMA for disaster communications.
News & Information
- FCC HAM licence testsThe next set of HAM radio license tests will take place on July 16th, 2026 at 10 pm. Location: American Legion Post 800 located at 54360 Marion View Dr, in Idyllwild. If you are being tested for the first time make sure you have applied for an FRN number on the FCC website.
- Club meeting dates and locationClub meetings take place on the first Tuesday of every month at the American Legion Post 800 located at 54360 Marion View Dr, in Idyllwild. The meeting starts at 6:30 pm but attendees gather informally from 6:00 pm. Non-members and those interested in joining are most welcome to attend. Decades of experience in HAM radio… Read more: Club meeting dates and location