about rssri The Radio Society of Southern Rhode Island is dedicated to the preservation of the amateur radio hobby, the promotion of the hobby to other, potential radio amateurs and to promote the acceptance and ideals of the "Elite Class" amateur license (The Elite Class" amateur radio license is an honorary license with a minimum CW skill requirement of 30wpm and theory well above and beyond that contained in the Extra Class license. It does not provide any additional band priviledges. But you gain the status of earning the "Elite Class" license) We provide such services as special reports that we may issue from time to time; and informational packets which explain our organization and the amateur radio hobby in detail. who started rssri? The Radio Society of Southern Rhode Island was founded by Dave Rogovitz aa2dw, an avid ham operator who enjoys HF, VHF & UHF using analog and digital modes. where's the rssri located? The Radio Society of Southern Rhode Island is based in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, and is managed by Dave/AA2DW, who is currently president. can i join the society? Sure! Everyone is free to join the society, whether you are a licensed radio amateur or not. For complete information on joining, contact Dave/AA2DW or the club directly at W2DW . We will be happy to send you information on our organization, and how you can join. There are no membership charges or dues; membership is completely free.