The Kitsap County Amateur Radio Club (KCARC) is an IRS 501(c)3 Tax-Exempt Non-Profit corporation, and a designated ARRL Special Services Club. (ARRL is the National Association for Amateur Radio). Founded in 1982, KCARC has grown to over 100 members active in all facets of the hobby. Some of these facets are Emergency Communications, Education, Community Engagement, Digital Modes, VHF / UHF / HF operations, Long Distance (DX) operations, and Contesting.