Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Amateur Radio Repeaters
CARS operates several Amateur Radio repeaters which provide regular and emergency communications coverage to Southeastern Virginia and nearby parts of North Carolina.
Amateur Radio License Classes
CARS provides Amateur Radio training classes to help individuals obtain amateur radio licenses from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These classes are open to the public regardless of age, gender, or ethnic background. We also provide volunteer examiners to administer testing for federal licensing of Amateur Radio operators.
City of Chesapeake Emergency Shelter Communications
CARS provides volunteer services to the City of Chesapeake's Emergency Operations Center and their emergency shelters. We provide volunteer radio operators to augment or replace critical communication infrastructure and provided technical expertise in support of the City during natural or man-made disasters.
Where we work
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Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service Inc
Board of directorsas of 01/22/2023
Michael Tromba
Michael Tromba
WM4ST
Gary Atkinson
KN4USR
Duane Ettwein
KJ4YKG
Blair Gillam
NS1H
Jeff Kayser
KM4ALL
Organizational demographics
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