Welcome to Cherokee Amateur Radio Society
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Who are we?
Cherokee Amateur Radio Society is an organization of FCC licensed amateur radio operators (also called Hams) that meet and share the hobby, educate people about amateur radio, as well as support our local community in times of disaster. We are located in Cherokee County, Georgia and have club call sign WX4CAR. We are an ARRL Affiliated Club.
The club also participates with ARES, and the Cherokee County EOC when severe weather gets close to the area, and we help with local public service projects. You too can join this team!
The members of the club also dedicate some of their time to promote and help new hams to develop their skills and knowledge on Amateur communications modes and to be better operators. We are a very active club and participate in ARRL Field Day every year. If you are located in Cherokee County or the surrounding area, we would like to invite you to participate. Check out our Newsletter to see what is happening!
Use the Contact Us button to ask any questions you may have.
The menu tabs on the far left will help you navigate to the area of interest.
Cherokee Amateur Radio Society is an organization of FCC licensed amateur radio operators (also called Hams) that meet and share the hobby, educate people about amateur radio, as well as support our local community in times of disaster. We are located in Cherokee County, Georgia and have club call sign WX4CAR. We are an ARRL Affiliated Club.
The club also participates with ARES, and the Cherokee County EOC when severe weather gets close to the area, and we help with local public service projects. You too can join this team!
The members of the club also dedicate some of their time to promote and help new hams to develop their skills and knowledge on Amateur communications modes and to be better operators. We are a very active club and participate in ARRL Field Day every year. If you are located in Cherokee County or the surrounding area, we would like to invite you to participate. Check out our Newsletter to see what is happening!
Use the Contact Us button to ask any questions you may have.
The menu tabs on the far left will help you navigate to the area of interest.
Announcements
Last update: 9-14-2025
Next Club Meeting
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST at WG Long Senior Center, Woodstock,GA
Technical Presentation: "Understanding Modulation"
By Martin Buehring - KB4MG
We will make use of GNU Radio to demonstrate various modulation modes.
As time allows, we will build a complete receiver using GNU Radio. GNU Radio
Please pay your dues for 2026 starting now. Use the tab at the left to pay online or pay in person at the next live meeting.
Technical Presentation: "Understanding Modulation"
By Martin Buehring - KB4MG
We will make use of GNU Radio to demonstrate various modulation modes.
As time allows, we will build a complete receiver using GNU Radio. GNU Radio
Please pay your dues for 2026 starting now. Use the tab at the left to pay online or pay in person at the next live meeting.
Name the Newsletter
We need a name for the club newsletter. It should reflect who we are what we do for amateur radio. Send your input(s) to the club email account before November 8, 2025
ARRL Elections for SE Area Director
The is election season again for ARRL Directors. If you are a member you should have a ballot by now.
In the Southeastern Division, Incumbent Director Mickey Baker, N4MB, will face challengers Jim Kvochick, K8JK, a former Michigan Section Manager; Scott Roberts, KK4ECR, who is the Northern Florida Section Manager, and Tom Schaefer, NY4I, who is the club President in Florida.
You may want to carefully vet each one of these choices. We need a Director that will be involved and support Clubs.
See the Presidents Message Column in the October Newsletter for more information and suggestions about the important issues facing clubs.
Pass The Bill | The ARRL Grassroots Campaign
ARRL has launched a nationwide grassroots campaign aimed at securing the passage of federal legislation that would grant Amateur Radio Operators the same rights to install antennas on their property as those enjoyed by users of TV antennas, wireless internet, and flagpoles.
“This legislation is about restoring equal rights to licensed Amateur Radio operators,” said ARRL President Rick Roderick. “These restrictions hinder not only the enjoyment of Amateur Radio, but also its vital role in emergency communication during disasters.”
We need your support to urge Congress to pass this legislation. To help this cause go to this link and submit your letter:
Go to — https://send-a-letter.org/hoa/
“This legislation is about restoring equal rights to licensed Amateur Radio operators,” said ARRL President Rick Roderick. “These restrictions hinder not only the enjoyment of Amateur Radio, but also its vital role in emergency communication during disasters.”
We need your support to urge Congress to pass this legislation. To help this cause go to this link and submit your letter:
Go to — https://send-a-letter.org/hoa/
ARRL sponsored FCC Testing
If you want to test for a new license or upgrade, it is requested that you use the Contact Us button above or let us know by other means. In general, testing is done at 1:00PM on the same day as club meetings.
See Special Notice below.
Special Notice: The Federal Communications Commission, which issues Amateur Radio Service licenses, issued a Public Notice on Tuesday, September 30 2025, indicating that it would suspend most operations following a government shutdown. “Aside from a few emergency and auction filing systems, all other Commission electronic filing systems will be unavailable to the public until normal agency operations resume,” said the FCC Notice.
We (CARS) will continue to give exams as scheduled IF you have an FRN number! You may have to wait for your callsign until the FCC is back to normal operations.
WEEKLY On-Air NET
We invite and urge all members to participate in the weekly VHF Net on Thursday evening at 8pm. This is a great way to make sure equipment is working well as well as get to participate with other members in discussions and questions you may have. We meet on the air at 145.270 mHz (- offset, PL tone of 100Hz encode and decode).
Looking Forward
New Hams Luncheon - February 14, 2026
Been licensed 2 years or less? Join us for lunch on February 14 following the regular club meeting. Bring your questions and your curiosity.
Our Club Sponsors
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Ham Radio Deluxe Software
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This and That
Review of the Zachtek WSPR Receiver
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Studying for your General or Extra Class?
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General Interest
CW is making strong comeback!
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Cherokee County ARES
Ham Radio Workbench Podcast and Talk Group DMR 31075
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Weekly Nets
CARS Weekly Net
Our weekly Net can be found on the
KG4VUB-R repeater
every Thursday evening starting at 8PM Eastern Time. 145.270 MHz (- offset, PL 100Hz encode and decode) Repeater is located in Waleska,GA
Backup: WA4EOC 145.190 (+) PL 107.2(RX), 173.8 (TX)
DMR: Brandmeister 3217955
Georgia DMR Talk Group Net
Wednesday evenings at 8PM Eastern Time
Talk Group 3113 Brandmeister Network
Website Link
Our weekly Net can be found on the
KG4VUB-R repeater
every Thursday evening starting at 8PM Eastern Time. 145.270 MHz (- offset, PL 100Hz encode and decode) Repeater is located in Waleska,GA
Backup: WA4EOC 145.190 (+) PL 107.2(RX), 173.8 (TX)
DMR: Brandmeister 3217955
Georgia DMR Talk Group Net
Wednesday evenings at 8PM Eastern Time
Talk Group 3113 Brandmeister Network
Website Link
Club ARRL Links
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This is the link to Georgia Chapter of the ARRL. Look here for local activities, Ham fests, and the Georgia On My Mind Newsletter.
