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Welcome to the website for the Columbia Amateur Radio Association. We are an amateur radio organization in Howard County, MD. To the left, you will find links with information about our activities, resources, and the background of the association. If you would like to become a member, please create an account on this web site by clicking on the "Register" link on the right side of this page. After you create your account, you will need to pay your club dues.
Club dues are $10/year for those under 65 and $5/year for those 65 and older. A $5/year student membership is also available for students 18 and younger. The first step in joining is to create an account for yourself on this page and to pay your dues. Dues can be paid by mailing in a check, giving your dues payment to a club officer at a club event, or using Paypal through this web site. To mail in your payment, please send a check to the address listed at the top of this page.
Membership Renewal
Once your registration has been verified and your dues have been received, you will gain full member access to the website and will begin receiving club mailings.
Contact us at:
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Knights of Columbus 4k/8k Race Public Service
Event
CARA will be
supporting the 2018 Spring 8K & 4K public service event on Saturday,
April 21, 2018. To sign follow the link, below. Knights
of Columbus Race Volunteer Registration The event will be held
at the Shrine of Saint Anthony (Franciscan Friars Monastery) in Ellicott City
and is hosted by the Knights of Columbus, St. Louis the King Council
11898. The event supports the Knights of Columbus, their youth
ministry, and other local charities. We will start the net
around 8:30 AM, the runners start at 9:00 AM, and the net should
close before 11:00 AM. This is a great event for people interested in
learning about CARA support for public service events! You don't need more than
a handheld 2 meter radio, and we would be happy to pair you up with an
experienced ham.
Upcoming CARA, Public Service, and RACES Events
Public Service Events
RACES Events2018 RACES DRILL SCHEDULE
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Time
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Saturday, April 28th
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1000-1200
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Remote station (HF and Repeater set up drill) (outdoors)
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Tuesday, May 8th
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1900-2100
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MEMA Commex- EOC
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Saturday, May 26th
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1000-1200
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“Find the Flag” Missing persons Drill (Outdoors)
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Friday, June 22nd
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1800-2100
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Field Day set-up
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Saturday, June 23rd
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0800-0800 (Sunday)
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Field Day
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Sunday, June 24th
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0800-1800
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Field Day
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Saturday, August 25th
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1000-1200
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Fire Station Alerting (Indoors)
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Tuesday, September 11th
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1900-2100
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MEMA Commex- EOC
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Saturday, September 22nd
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1000-1200
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Exterior Partner Tour- MEMA (TBD)
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Tuesday, October 9th
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1900-2100
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MEMA Commex- EOC
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Saturday, October 20th
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1000-1200
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HF
station operational at the EOC
(Indoor)
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Tuesday, November 13th
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1900-2100
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MEMA Commex
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Saturday, November 24th
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1000-1200
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EOC Information Collections Drill- Home Stations to EOC.
(Indoors)
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First Week of December, TBD
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NWS SKYWARN DAY**
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    *  RACES operators that serve as comms for an event
that approved by OEM will receive drill credits.
Visitors and potential new RACES members are welcome at our drills. Please contact Dave, W8AJR, (
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) for further information. Prior arrangements must be made before you may attend.
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