Advancing the radio art, fostering education in the field of electronic communications,
Promoting Amateur Radio Communications
and sharing knowledge and information about the Amateur Radio Service
with the general public.
Explore What The Club Has To Offer
Kootenai Amateur Radio Society’s repeater system consists of three linked repeaters placed in locations that provide coverage throughout most of Kootenai County.
Want to operate a radio? You will need a license, and that’s where we come in. Depending on the frequency band(s) you wish to operate we can help you get the license you need.
If you are not currently a member of KARS, we’d love for you to join us!
The club has 5 elected and 6 appointed members on the board working together to promote amateur radio in the community.
Articles from our members sharing their knowledge
If you missed a presentation, this is where you can find the presenter’s content that they shared with the club.
Countdown to Field Day 2026
Free Online General Class License Course
A free, weekly, live, Amateur Radio General Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday, October 30, and will run through Thursday, January 8 (9 sessions with no class on Thanksgiving or Christmas). The three-hour sessions will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. These are the classes that we have been holding for years sponsored by the Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum. Participants in the course should have or be studying for the Amateur Radio Technician license. Those wishing to sign up should email Rol Anders, K3RA roland.anders@comcast.net.
For more information about the training that the Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum does, check out their website https://www.k3nem.org
