About OMIK
History
OMIK Amateur Radio Association, Inc. was founded on August 12, 1952 as the OMIK Electronic Communications Association by Black hams in the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky to deal with discrimination in the dominate culture and to assist Black travelers with information on places where they could eat and lodge. Because membership in many other ham organizations was denied, a Black ham organization, with its own nets and other activities, was clearly needed.
The first meeting of the group that would become OMIK was held on the campus of Wilberforce College, now Central State University, in Dayton, Ohio. OMIK has grown from a regional organization to national and international association. OMIK is the largest predominately Black amateur radio association in the country. All licensed operators and others of good character are welcome to become members.
OMIK, a 501.C.7 organization, awards college scholarships to qualified, deserving students through its companion organization, The OMIK Scholarship Fund, which is a 501.C.3 organization. OMIK is an affiliated club of the American Radio Relay League.
Contact Information
Frank Taylor Smith, K1UB, president, k1ub@bellsouth.net
Patricia Sneed, KF6P, secretary
936 Olive Street
Upland, CA 91786
patricia.sneed@verizon.net
Use of the OMIK Call Sign
The OMIK call sign, K0MIK, is used primarily for special events, e.g., the annual convention radio station, etc. It is also used for OMIK related events, school days, or field days, etc. when the area director, state coordinator, or other member approved by the President is one of the control operators.
For permission to use the OMIK call sign, please contact Frank Taylor Smith, K1UB at k1ub@bellsouth.net.
