The Springhill Amateur Radio Club, Inc. was organized in the summer of 1960 as an off-shoot of the area civil defense communications operation.  Specifically, the club was to operate "Field Day", as a national emergency preparedness exercise, sponsored by the American Radio Relay League, our national organization.

Charter members of the club were Charles Russell, W5VSU; Harold Stevens, K5ELJ (silent key); Gene Winfree, W5ADE; Bennie Pearson, K5QNK; Milton Parker, K5ELM (silent key); Val Marshall, K5WOD (silent key); and Lavelle Hughes, K5TNS.

Over the years, the club operated Field Day and held many simulated emergency tests, also sponsored by ARRL.  These activities prepared the members to function efficiently in the performance of their public service communications responsibilities.  Members of the club have on occasions provided both emergency communication to the city, and helped in various civic events with their communications skills.

Of particular importance is the members' participation in Sky Warn operated by the National Weather Service.  Here amateurs serve as storm spotters and reporters of weather information of value to the National Weather Service. 

The Club's license is W5KJN, which is an  open repeater with an autopatch on  146.13/73.