Advancing the radio art, fostering education in the field of electronic communications,

Promoting Amateur Radio Communications

and sharing knowledge and information about the Amateur Radio Service
with the general public.

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Repeaters

Kootenai Amateur Radio Society’s repeater system consists of three linked repeaters placed in locations that provide coverage throughout most of Kootenai County.

Getting Licensed

Want to operate a radio? You will need a license, and that’s where we come in. Depending on the frequency band(s) you wish to operate we can help you get the license you need.

Membership

If you are not currently a member of KARS, we’d love for you to join us!


Board

The club has has 5 elected and 5 appointed members on the board working together to promote amateur radio in the community.

Northwest Traffic Net

This net provides an opportunity to exchange radio traffic, allowing our net participants to hone their message traffic passing skills.

Presentations

If you missed a presentation this is where you can find the presenters content that they share with the club.

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Now Kootenai Amateur Radio Society

On April 17, 1972 it was renamed and reorganized to better represent its member base throughout the county when the Constitution for Kootenai Amateur Radio Society was adopted.

Now Coeur d’Alene Amateur Radio Club

The club was later reorganized as Coeur d’Alene Amateur Radio Club on May 25th, 1960.

First Meeting

Originally known as the Coeur d’Alene Area Amateur Radio Club, the first meeting was held April 11th, 1952.

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