We're KSU's home for radio.
W4KST is the official amateur radio club of Kennesaw State University. Founded in 1949 as the STI Radio Club, we bring together students, faculty, alumni, and local operators around a shared curiosity for how radio works — and a love of getting on the air.
Our mission
We bring a younger voice to the amateur radio community. We discuss and build projects around radio and related technologies — circuits, antennas, and more — maintain and operate the campus amateur radio equipment, and work with public safety on amateur radio for emergencies. It's real-world experience that puts the skills from your classes to use.
Best of all, the club is run on what members want to do. Whatever corner of radio excites you, there's room to chase it here.
The call sign W4KST is the club's federally assigned identity. The "W4" prefix marks us as a station in the southeastern United States, and operating under the club call is part of what makes being a member special.
What you get as a member
- Hands-on time with the campus radio station & equipment
- Project work in radio & electronics (circuits and beyond)
- Free help studying for your license exam
- Public-service & emergency-communications experience
- Group activities: contests, Field Day, parks, fox hunts
- A welcoming community on and off the air
Everyone is welcome
You do not need a license, a radio, or any prior experience to get involved. Come as you are and we'll take it from there.
Students
Any KSU student — any major, any year. Radio pairs surprisingly well with engineering, CS, aviation, and emergency-management programs, but all majors are welcome.
Faculty & alumni
Faculty, staff, and KSU alumni are part of the family. Licensed operators bring experience; everyone brings enthusiasm.
The curious public
Not affiliated with KSU but interested in ham radio? You're still welcome to study with us and join the conversation on Discord.
When & where we meet
Meeting times and locations are coordinated each semester. The fastest way to find out when we're gathering next — and to get directions on campus — is to join our Discord, where the schedule, announcements, and last-minute changes are posted.
New here? Just show up and say hi. Meetings are casual, and there's always someone happy to walk you through the basics.
At a glance
| Club call | W4KST |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 (as the STI Radio Club) |
| Affiliation | Kennesaw State University |
| Home | KSU Marietta Campus · Marietta, GA |
| Meetings | Posted on Discord each semester |
| License needed? | No — all levels welcome |
Club officers
Reach the leadership team anytime through Discord or email. Roster updates each academic year.