Mission Statement

The mission of the Cherokee Amateur Radio Society is to promote the hobby of amateur radio to the Cherokee County residents and surrounding communities. It primarily serves to provide education, FCC testing, public service, and fellowship to people with the common interest of amateur radio.

Meetings

Time & Location of Meetings

Meetings are the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 am Eastern Time.
William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC) - See map below
223 Arnold Mill Road
Woodstock, Georgia 30188

Our meetings are open to all visitors. You do not need to be a member or have a license to attend.Come for the fellowship and technical programs.

We also have a combined ARES meeting at the same time. Most members are also in ARES, so we feel this is a good use of time for all.

ARRL FCC Testing is at 1:00PM following the meeting.

VHF Talk-in on 145.270 Mhz  (-) PL100

Club Officers

CARS Officers for 2023:

  • President: Martin Buehring  - KB4MG
  • Vice President: Chad Cone - KY4KP
  • Secretary: Mark Schulze - KO4IFY
  • Treasurer: James James  - KE4HMS
  • Club Trustee: Rob Bruderer - W1JKU -
    • ARES Representative

Membership Information and Join

Email Group Membership

The club maintains a groups.io email reflector for club news and communications.

Membership is approved by the group moderator. Click the +Join Group button on the site to request to join. You do not have to be a licensed ham to join, but must have a common interest in amateur radio. No vendors please.

Club Apparel

Club logo apparel is available at Hamthreads.com

No special quantity required. Logos of various styles are on file with them and ready to order.

CARS Club Badges from the the SignMan

Signman

POTA Supplies

ClubGearOnline.com

Monthly Technical Programs and Workshops

Monthly technical programs are presented by our members or esteemed guests. Downloads are on the Technical Programs tab.