Organization Description
The Kitsap County Amateur Radio Club (KCARC) is an amateur radio public service organization and an American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Special Services club. We are recognized by the IRS as a Charitable Organization, holding a 501(c)3 tax exempt status. The KCARC was founded in 1982 as the North Kitsap Amateur Radio Club with about 10 members. Since then, the club has grown to over 100 members spanning the entire county and has been renamed to capture the true scope of our membership. Our club’s focus is on the ‘Hobby’ of amateur radio allowing us to support all facets of amateur radio.
Mission Statement
To provide an atmosphere to support those interested in the hobby of amateur radio. KCARC aims to accomplish this through, community engagement via education, support, and events, along with forming lasting relationships with community leaders and organizations. The KCARC promotes the continuation of the amateur radio hobby with a focus on our youth.
Vision Statement
KCARC looks to be the largest and most community engaged and connected club in Kitsap County. KCARC aims to take lead on regional goals related to amateur radio in partnership with other clubs and organizations in the region. With a focus on our youth, KCARC looks to provide opportunities to those that would likely not be aware of amateur radio or communications technologies.
Club Repeaters
Gold Mt West Repeater Site
Formerly WW7RA, Currently on the air.
Open for licensed Amateur (Ham) users
VHF Frequency: 146.62(-)
Analog: CTCSS 103.5
UHF Frequency: 442.65(+)
Analog: CTCSS 103.5
DMR only local RF till Internet connection reestablished
DMR: CC1 – https://brandmeister.network/?page=repeater&id=313787
Cheryl St Repeater Site
Open for licensed Amateur (Ham) users
Frequency: 444.075(+)
Analog: CTCSS 103.5
DMR: CC1 – https://brandmeister.network/?page=repeater&id=311429
GMRS Repeater
Open for licensed GMRS users
GMRS Repeater Ch 17 with a CTCSS of 77.0
Frequency: 462.600(+)
Analog: CTCSS 77.0 (UPDATED Apr 2 2024)
Ham Radio and GMRS Social Nets
Wednesday
19:00 – 2 meter Net 145.43 Mhz (-) 88.5
19:45 – 10 meter Net 28.330 Mhz
Saturday
18:00 – Gold Mountain GMRS Repeater
Ch 17 with CTCSS of 77.0
Club News
VHF & UHF Repeater Replacements
Thursday, Oct 10th 2024, Doug (K7CDF), Kevin (NK7Y), Jody (KK7SLO), Craig (WA7CH), and Jaime (WA7JKH) went to the Fox 13 Gold Mountain site to get some stuff done. They were able to put the new VHF repeater in service. There
WWRA – West Gold Mt Repeaters
WWRA – Gold Mt Repeaters – The repeaters are off the air until further notice For those that were not aware, the Western Washington Repeater Association (WWRA) not to be confused with WWARA, the Western Washington Amateur Relay Association, went
Washington State Science and Engineering Fair 2024
The fair was a tremendous success. Several clubs worked the ham radio tables, talking to parents and students. Students shared some pretty darn interesting projects.
GMRS repeater tone change/update
The CTCSS tone for the Gold Mountain GMRS has been changed/updated to 77.0 Hz. This post will be updated when more details are available.
April Bingo Card
It’s a new month and that means a new bingo card! It has been really cool to
KARS 5th Sat Exercise – Radio Fox Hunt
Several club members participated in the KARS 5th Saturday exercise. This exercise was…
