Corridor H Amateur Radio Association
Our organization provides a place for amateur radio enthusiast from Upshur, Randolph, Lewis and Barbour counties to gather, learn from each other and encourages others to enter the world of amateur radio.
We welcome all interested in amateur radio communications to join our group. You do not need to be experienced in amateur radio, nor do you need to have an amateur radio license to join
Chara Monthly Meetings
Our meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM
Location: VFW Post 3663 in Buckhannon <–Click for directions
Mark Your Calander See you there!
Amateur Radio Crosses Generations
Whether you’re young or old, amateur radio can be a hobby for anyone. There is no age limit for license testing. In fact, the youngest amateur radio operator got her technician license at age 5!
In an effort to promote amateur radio to our local youth, we have partnered with WVWC,4-H and Scouting to provide amateur radio education and training.
Amateur (Ham) Radio Emergency Communications :
Amateur radio is a great way to stay informed during an emergency situation. It can remain active even when internet communications, cellular phones, and even landline phones are down. In fact, there are places where amateur radio may be your only communication with the outside world!
If you are interested in emergency communications check out our local Upshur Counter CERT team. Nationally check out RACES and ARES. Both have presence in West Virginia.
CHARA Member Benefits
Through our partnership with other organizations and agencies we are able to offer many valuable benefits to our members
- Social activities with others who share a similar interest
- Study groups to get your initial license and/or advance currently held license
- Testing sessions for licensure
- Learn new amateur radio tips, tricks, and techniques
- Access to a wealth of knowledge and resources about amateur radio
- Networking with other amateur radio groups and organizations
- Encourage and promote interest of future generations of amateur radio operators
- Access to various radio equipment you may not have an opportunity to otherwise use
CHARA Partners
Our organization works with the following groups and agencies
- Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL)
- Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES)
- Randolph County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
- Central West Virginia Wireless Association (CWVWA)
- National Weather Services (NWS) Skywarn
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA)
- West Virginia Wesleyan Collage (WVWC)
- Upshur County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- Upshur County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM)
