Activities
CBRA activities help visitors and members move from curiosity to real operating skill through meetings, nets, training, Field Day, portable radio, and community service.
Choose a practical starting point
These pages explain what each activity is, who it is for, and how a visitor or new member can get started. Official dates and locations stay on the calendar.
Monthly Meetings
Meet members, hear club updates, ask questions, and learn what projects are active.
Weekly Nets
Practice callsign use, repeater operation, signal reports, and short clear radio procedure.
Field Day
Operate, log, greet visitors, test antennas, and practice temporary/emergency station setup.
Portable Radio and POTA
Learn batteries, antennas, logging, propagation, and field station setup.
Workshops and Training
Build useful skills through hands-on sessions and practical radio projects.
Public Service
Use calm, accurate communication skills to support events, preparedness, and community outreach.
Youth and Scout Outreach
Give students and youth groups a safe, understandable introduction to radio and electronics.
You do not need a license to start
Visitors can attend meetings, listen to demonstrations, ask questions, and learn how amateur radio works before taking an exam or buying equipment. Licensed members can help explain what radio fits your goals before you spend money.
Good first steps
- Visit a meeting or activity.
- Listen to a weekly net.
- Ask about licensing and first radios.
- Bring a radio or antenna question if you have one.
Upcoming activities
Use the calendar for official dates, times, locations, and changes.