| Rochester Amateur Radio Association, Inc. |
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| PO Box 93333, Rochester NY, 14692 | Telephone Hotline: (585) 210-8910 | |
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► Rochester Hamfest Update! (May 6th)
► Hamfest Volunteers Needed, Sign Up Here ► RaRa Merch Available Online or at Meetings
Of Interest Ham Radio Numbers are NOT Dropping: Here's Why (Ham Radio 2.0 06/09/2026) Headlines Outside the Club Washington Governor Highlights Amateur Radio Volunteers Ahead of ARRL Field Day (ARRL 06/09/2026) The ARRL Solar Update (ARRL 06/09/2026) Find the Right Rig: New Comparison Tool for ARRL Members (ARRL 06/09/2026) Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness (ARRL 06/09/2026) (click here for past headlines) The Rochester Amateur Radio Association, Inc. (RaRa) is a widely
diversified, highly active amateur radio club located in Rochester, NY. We were founded in 1931, and incorporated in September
of 1960. Currently, with over 500 active members, we are one of the largest Amateur Radio clubs in North America. 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. 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 Free license testing sessions are held monthly, September through April, by our dedicated RaRa Volunteer Examiner Team. These examination sessions are given for all levels and elements of licenses. The June testing session is held in conjunction with our annual Hamfest. Meetings and Guest Speakers RaRa meets regularly on the first Wednesday of every month; our meetings
are held at the Seneca Waterways Council, BSA HQ, 2320 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd, Rochester, NY 14623. Additional club gatherings
include our Rochester Hamfest, summer family picnic, fall banquet, and winter cabin party. Hamfest RaRa is the proud producer of the Rochester Hamfest. The Rochester Hamfest is a major club activity attracting international visitors from Canada and Europe. 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 Astronomy Section Rochester Academy of Science Rochester DX Association (RDXA) Rochester Institute of Technology ARC Rochester Radio Repeater Association (RRRA) Additional Member Benefits and Club Activities RaRa provides the following additional benefits, services, and activities...
Membership starts at only $10.00 and is Free for students! (click here for details) Last revised: 06/09/26 08:23 PM |
The Rochester Amateur Radio Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Educational Corporation Information Contact: webmaster@rochesterham.org |