APPALACHIAN REPEATER ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Information
- Club Name:
- APPALACHIAN REPEATER ASSOCIATION LTD
- Call Sign:
- W8ARA
- Contact:
- Christopher G. Hatcher WV8CH
- Daytime Phone:
- (304) 673-0000
- Evening Phone:
- (304) 673-0000
- Email:
- w8ara@arrl.net
Basic Information
- Call Sign:
- W8ARA
- Annual Report:
- Apr 09th 2026
- Meeting Time:
- TBD
- Meeting Place:
- Skyline Resort
- Section:
- WV
- Affiliation Date:
- Sep 26th 2022
- Specialties:
- General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, Repeaters, School or Youth Group, VHF/UHF
- Services Offered:
- Entry-Level License Classes, General Or Higher License Classes, License Test Sessions, Mentor, Repeater, Tvi/RFI Committee
- Description:
-
Welcome to the ARA! We are thrilled to have you join our organization and
become a part of our mission to provide quality ham radio repeaters and service to the areas we cover, we support all local ARES/RACES groups in our coverage area, during Hurricane Helene our 146.895 was used for the coverage and support of the community's in NC/VA it was one of the very few repeaters that was still on the air in that event. 80% of the repeaters owners in the network has been or is a member emeragency services, LE,EMS,FD. We use that knowlage and apply it to the installation of the repeaters. As members of the ARA, you will have access to a network of repeaters that will enhance your ham radio experience and help you make connections with other ham radio operators in the region. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to participate in ARA events and activities, and to contribute to the growth and development of our organization. Yearly Membership Dues are $20. We offer a discounted family membership fee of $10 for each additional member in the same household. This goes directly towards supporting the maintenance and operation of our repeaters.
We look forward to working with you and sharing our love of ham radio.
- Links:
- http://ara.radio
Club Statistics
- Club Members:
- 103
- Voting Members:
- Voting Licensed Amateur Members:
- Voting ARRL Members:
- 66
APPALACHIAN REPEATER ASSOCIATION LTD Officers
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Contact, Vice President
Christopher G. Hatcher WV8CH -

President
Gary W. Holt WV8B -

Editor
Harold A. Hedrick N8FWL






