Tri-County Amateur Radio Association (TCARA) is one of the oldest Amateur Radio Clubs in the West. Some have claimed that TCARA is one of the oldest radio clubs west of the Mississippi, and have newsletters dating back to 1925 to prove it.

Communications is a very important part of our lives, and amateur radio is a very good example of how licensed citizens can coordinate efforts with emergency rescue and law enforcement.

Active Membership. We have experts in many areas of amateur radio from DX, building equipment, and Emergency Communications. We will miss George Dynes, (K6GMV) who past on in 2006. He was our 6-meter and DX expert for our Club.

Radio Amateurs from all over the world keep in touch by setting daily schedules with other stations around the world to exchange greetings, weather reports, and just to make new friends. TCARA has made it a goal to educate and guide newly licensed amateurs as well as those whom are interested in becoming a licensed amateur radio operator.

All Licensed Radio Amateurs are welcomed to TCARA. We currently hold a Sunday evening net and General Club meetings. Unlicensed persons are also welcomed and encouraged to learn more about this wonderful hobby. There are many members of TCARA that will help in meeting your needs in becoming a seasoned amateur radio operator.

Amateur radio services can be very valuable to communities and local government agencies. During the Grand Prix Fire of 2003, some of our members participated in providing their valuable talents as radio communicators, and assisted with many of the operations needed to battle the fire and aid the community.