About
Repeater Crew
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ABOUT KARC

The Kingsport Amateur Radio Club was affiliated with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) on October 2, 1947 from a desire from veteran amateur radio operators to establish a club where all were welcome to come and advance the art of radio.


Over the years radio operators built a relationship with Eastman Corportation and KARC members working at Eastman helped establish a sister organization in 1953 that allowed the Kingsport Amateur Radio Club (KARC) exposure to Eastman. The Bays Mountain Radio Club BMRC was established and later in the 70s merged with KARC becoming KARC/BMRC.


KARC to this day continues moving forward with the art of radio and has monthly meetings and activities geared towards reaching and teaching others who desire to learn and grow

Club Objectives

  • Promotion of interest in amateur radio communication and experimentation
  • Relaying messages by radio without charge
  • Provide emergency and community service communications
  • The maintenance of fraternalism and a high standard of conduct among members
  • The promotion of activities similar to those named
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Club Officers

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Greg Johnson (W4GAJ)

President

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Rick Johnson (WB4RLJ)

Vice President

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Mary Ellen Broome (N4MEB)

Treasurer

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Christina Compton (KQ4CDM)

Secretary

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Dustin McClure (KO4LBE)

Repeater Trustee

Coordinators

Neil Weber (KM4NWH)

VE Coordinator

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Ron Burns (NR3E)

SOTA Coordinator

Vacant

QSL Manager

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Justin Compton (KO4DCD)

POTA Coordinator

Joshua Carmack (N4JHC)

IT Manager/Fox Hunt Coordinator

n4jhc@pm.me