The Kinston Amateur Radio Society "KARS" was founded in 1948 and is the second oldest Amateur Radio club in North Carolina.  KARS has a diverse membership from teens to retirees.  There is something for every age group.

You must log-in to access the full website.  There you will find tutorials, minutes from previous meetings, club information, and much more.  JOIN KARS TODAY.  Click on CREATE AN ACCOUNT under the login section to get started.  It is recommended that you use your callsign for your username.  If you do not yet have a callsign, use your email address.

Specialities

• General Amateur Interest
• HF/VHF/UHF
• Public Service
• Emergency Service
• Repeaters
• Antenna building and design

Services Provided

• W4OIX Repeater 145.47 / PL 88.5
• Phone Patch - Members Only
• Club Newsletter
• Entry Level License Classes
• License Test
• HamFest
• Mentoring (also known in Ham Radio as "Elmers")

KARS is a member of the American Radio Relay League - ARRL.

The W4OIX Repeater is located on top of Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston, NC.