The Williams Applegate Amateur Radio Club (WAARC) was organized to build a community-based radio network for everyday communication and emergency response. When cell towers are overloaded or unavailable—and when internet service or grid electricity is down—WAARC’s off-grid amateur radio network is intended to help connect and serve the Applegate and Williams watershed communities.

The WAARC is a community-led grassroots effort made up of trained and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensed ham radio operators that weekly donate their time and energy to ensure that the radio network equipment and personnel are ready if needed.

The WAARC collaborates and co-ordinates with other radio clubs, as well as our area partners, A Greater Applegate, Josephine County Emergency Communications (JCEC) Jackson County (JC-ARES) and, WAARC does follow state and federal training guidelines, rules and regulations to ensure proper development and accuracy in achieving our goals.