CARS Membership Application – Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service

Thank you for showing your interest in the Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service (CARS), an IRS-recognized not for profit 501c3 charitable organization.

Our mission is to serve as an educational resource in the art & science of radio communications for those living and working in the greater Southeast Virginia area. We support the City of Chesapeake and surrounding communities as needed during communications emergencies.

We value our members and hope we can help you along your way in becoming or furthering your amateur radio skills. We enjoy the time spent together at our clubhouse meeting local radio operators as well as our time spent on the airwaves together. Come join us at our next monthly club meeting if you can (See our homepage or Calendar for latest updates).

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CARS has 4 membership levels and membership privileges and dues vary based on the level (see https://w4car.org/join for more details)

Regular is available to any licensed amateur radio operator over 18 years of age.

Family for any licensed amateur radio operator and their family members.

Youth for any licensed amateur radio operator 18 years of age or younger.

Associate is for those not yet licensed but who want to join.

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Your Information

Name *

First

Last

Callsign

What is your amateur radio callsign (if you have one)?

Class of License

What is your class of amateur radio license (if you have one)?

Home Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Mobile Telephone Number *

Home Telephone Number *

Work Telephone Number

Occupation

What is the best way to reach you?

Tell us about yourself

Why are you interested in joining the Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service? *

If you are an existing Amateur Radio operator, what equipment do you currently use?

We are interested in what equipment (e.g. transceivers, antennas) you currently use and whether those could be deployed locally to assist during emergencies (e.g. post-hurricane recovery operations)

If you are an existing Amateur Radio operator, what bands can you currently operate on?

If you are an existing Amateur Radio operator, what modes of operation can you currently support?