Rochester Amateur Radio Association, Inc.

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PO  Box  93333, Rochester  NY, 14692

Telephone Hotline: (585) 671-2424

Welcome to RARA

New at RARA on the web:

• All the RaRa Summer activities are updates on the meetings page.
• New Officers information posted.
• Hamfest feedback and aerial photo.
• Saturday July 25th Annual RARA Family Picnic - bring the whole family!

Public Service

RARA also excels in many other areas of amateur endeavor. Many RARA members, in cooperation with ARES and RACES, provide reliable communications during disasters and other emergencies at the local and national level. RARA members participate in excess of two dozen public service events each year. Our extensive Public Service activities help build public awareness and goodwill towards Amateur Radio, provide needed communications to worthy charities and non-profit organizations, all while fostering and enhancing emergency communication preparedness.

Classes

For many years, RARA has sponsored spring and fall licensing courses in the greater Rochester area. These courses cover all license classes and provide many opportunities to prepare for a license or upgrade.

Testing Sessions

License testing sessions are held monthly, September through May, by our dedicated RARA Volunteer Examiner Team. These examination sessions are given for all levels and elements of licenses. The May testing session is held in conjunction with our annual Hamfest.

Meetings and Guest Speakers

RARA meets regularly on the first Friday of every month. September through May our meetings are held at Henrietta Fire Station No. 1, 3129 East Henrietta Road (15A, just south of Lehigh Station Road). Summer meetings are held at various outdoor locations.

Each month a new and interesting guest speaker joins us to entertain and educate, covering a broad spectrum of topics.  Topics range from the highly technical, pushing the boundaries of amateur radio, to the non-technical, practical and fun for the whole family.

Our Officers and Directors are continually searching for new programs, projects, and fun social activities to keep interest high and give members the opportunity to become better acquainted. Anyone interested in amateur radio is encouraged to attend any of our meetings and invited to join RARA.

Hamfest

RARA is the sponsor of the Rochester Hamfest, the largest in the region. The Rochester Hamfest is a major club activity and has grown from its modest beginnings in 1934 to attracting visitors world-wide. It is held each May and hosts the Atlantic Division and New York State ARRL Convention. 2009 is our 75th Hamfest and will be the beginning of a whole new event, at a whole new venue!

Associated Clubs

Many RARA members enjoy one or more special interests within amateur radio. We are very fortunate to have so many special interest clubs in the area to be associated with. These include: The Antique Wireless Association, Rochester DX Association (RDXA), Rochester Institute of Technology ARC, Rochester Radio Repeater Association (RRRA),  Rochester VHF Group and the Xerox Amateur Radio Club.

Additional Member Benefits and Club Activities

RARA provides the following additional benefits, services, and activities...

* Annual Directory of all amateurs in the Greater Rochester area
* Annual Members Only Auction in November
* Summer Family Picnic
* Monthly newsletter: The RARA Rag
* Our monthly meetings feature a presentation by a guest speaker
* K2JD Club Station
* Amateur Radio License Courses
* Amateur Radio License Testing
* Reduced rates for ARRL membership and renewal
* Club jackets, shirts, and other logo items are available for purchase
 

The Rochester Amateur Radio Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Educational Corporation
Updated: June 15, 2009  SeanM@Axiom-NY.com