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.

Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services

For Radio Amateurs interested in emergency communications, we have the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) - Mountain District which is supported by the MHRC. RACES – Mountain District is the official volunteer communications arm of Riverside County Office of Emergency Service (OES) and operates under the auspices of FEMA for disaster communications.

Tribute to Bill Baker KN6JV

A tribute to Bill Baker, long time member, instructor and friend.
He is greatly missed and always appreciated for his tireless devotion to amateur radio and volunteer emergency services.
Read more for the Town Crier article written about Bill.

Thank you Bill

About MHRC

The MHRC is a 501.c.3 status non-profit organization. 
All funding for the RACES – Mountain District is provided for by MHRC through membership, grants and donations.

Interested parties are always welcome to attend any of our functions. Check our membership section!

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News & Information

  • Club meeting dates and location
    Club 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