CARA Chickasaw Amateur Radio Association

News & Events

Event	Description
New Special Events Page	A new Special Events page has been added to the site. The first content on this page is related to Field Day 2025, so make sure to check it out for more details! It is also available from the "CARA Links" navigation at the top of any page.
Updated Members List	The Members List format has changed slightly to put the call sign ahead of the names. The updated list as of 05/25/2024 is now on the Members page.
Updated Net Control Schedule	Thanks to Jim Sanders, KE5RHM, the Net Control Schedule has been updated for the next year. While Jim sent the updated list to the webmaster on 2/8/2025, it has taken a bit to get it live on the website. However, the updated list as of 2/8/2025 is now on the Net Control Schedule page!
Online License Training Discount	Have you been wanting to get or upgrade your ham radio license, but you are not sure how? CARA has teamed up with Ham Radio Prep to help you out. If you use the code CARA, you can get a 20% discount for the online license classes! To use, do these simple steps: Click on the link for Ham Radio Prep Click on the Sign Up button. Click on the Enroll Now button for the class you want On the left side, where it says "Have a coupon?", click that link In the Coupon text field, type: CARA, and click the Apply button Take advantage of the savings and continue your ham licensing journey today!

Event	Description
Training and Information Net	Please check into the DeSoto County Emergency Training and Information Net on the 146.91 repeater every Monday night at 8:30pm.
Monthly Ham Testing	If you are interested in either taking your first HAM radio test, or testing for your next level up, CARA provides an opportunity every 3rd Monday of the Month. Testing starts at 6:00pm at Whitfield Electric 222 Kapik Rd Hernando, MS 38632. MAP If you are still needing to study, take advantage of the 20% off discount from Ham Radio Prep when you use the CARA coupon code to buy online license classes!
Monthly CARA Meeting	CARA meets every 3rd Monday of the Month. Meeting will be held at Whitfield Electric 222 Kapik Rd Hernando, MS 38632. MAP Club Business Meeting time will be 7:00pm-7:30pm. Presentations and Ham related discussions will be 7:30pm-8:30pm.

Club dues may be paid by bringing either cash or check to the Monthly CARA meeting.
However, for your convenience, we also have provided a way to use PayPal directly from this website to pay your dues.
The club also accepts donations. While the annual dues cover many of the financial needs, there are times when we may want to have a special holiday gathering or other special event. Donations to the club help make these things possible.

NOTE: It is also possible to mail a check to CARA for your dues. Please use the information below.
Make checks payable to: Chickasaw Amateur Radio Association
Send checks to:
Chickasaw Amateur Radio Association
P.O. Box 2
Hernando, MS 38632

Club Dues
If you enter your call sign in the following text box, and click the Add to Cart button, the annual dues will automatically be added.
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Donations
C.A.R.A is incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of Mississippi. If you want to find out more about our group, click here. If you want to donate money to the club, you may click on the Donate button below to donate using PayPal.