Welcome to CARA, the Culpeper Amateur Radio Association (CARA)

CARA is an American Radio Relay League (ARRL) affiliated organization. The CARA membership is made up of avid amateur radio operators residing in west central Virginia, in and around Culpeper County. Members of CARA participate in all aspects of the amateur radio hobby, from casual QSOs on all HF, VHF and UHF bands as well as the high anxiety pace of contesting on RTTY, CW, SSB and all digital formats. CARA is a community oriented group, providing support to the community in the form of communications services during local events and emergency communications during disasters. CARA owns and operates four repeaters open to all licensed radio amateur and GMRS operators.

Wishing to secure the pleasures and benefits of the Association of persons interested in Amateur Radio and to advance the general interest and welfare of Amateur Radio. The Association is organized exclusively for public service to our community through amateur radio activities related to education and training, public event and emergency communications, and community outreach to increase awareness and advance the amateur radio arts.

CARA is an IRS IRC Section 501(c)(3) public charity. CARA’s Charity ID is: 86-3888148. Inquiries should be directed to:

15137 Chestnut Fork Road, Culpeper, VA 22701

or use the Contact Us form at w4cul.org/contact-us/.