Mission
The Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service (CARS) provides volunteer services to the City of Chesapeake’s Emergency Operations Center and their emergency shelters. We conduct community hands-on training and classes in the principles and operation of wireless communications and FCC licensing. Additionally, we operate several Amateur Radio repeaters that provide regular and emergency communications for Southeastern Virginia and parts of North Carolina.
Ruling year
2020
President
Mr. Michael Tromba
Main address
116 Reservation Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322 USA
EIN
46-2211134
NTEE code
Nonmonetary Support N.E.C. (M19)
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
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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.
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Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service Inc
Board of directorsas of 5/4/2021
Michael Tromba
Michael Tromba
WM4ST
Gary Atkinson
KN4USR
Duane Ettwein
KJ4YKG
Blair Gillam
NS1H
Bill Mellema
N3WM
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