Membership

Whether you’re interested in public service, making friends, contesting, or just expanding your knowledge, we invite you to become a part of the Washington County Amateur Radio Club family. Everyone is welcome to join us and help keep Amateur Radio alive.

Membership has its benefits!

  • Have Fun – Amateur Radio is a social hobby. By participating in club events you will meet other hams that share your passion.
  • Mentoring – Do you need help learning a new mode or just stuck on a project?
  • Group Radio Events – Gathering up a crew for a POTA excursion or contest!
  • Elmering – Are you ready to upgrade your license or have friend that want to get licensed?
  • Help with Installations – The club is a great source of expertise and opinions on where and how to mount mobile radios and equipment.
  • Information – Promoting discussion of radio and technology through on-air discussions, e-mail reflectors, social media, and more.
  • Legislation – Monitoring legislation at the local, state, and federal level and reaching out when action is needed to protect our bandwidth and our hobby.

Joining the Washington County Amateur Radio Club is easy! Download a membership application, select a membership level below, and join us at the next meeting.

LevelDescriptionAnnual Dues
FamilyOpen to more than one member of the same family. The first member of the family must be a licensed amateur in good standing; all licensed family members in good standing shall possess full membership privileges. Non-licensed family members have no voting privileges and cannot hold office.$50
IndividualOpen to licensed Amateur Radio operators. Members in good standing shall have all club privileges and the right to vote on all club issues.$40
AssociateOpen to anyone not holding an Amateur Radio license. Members in good standing shall have all club privileges, but may not hold office or vote on club issues.$10