Skip to main content
CCARCN7RB

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization · N7RB

About CCARC

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 81-0506653) dedicated to amateur radio education, licensing, emergency communications, and community service in Helena, Montana and Lewis and Clark County. CCARC helps people learn radio, get licensed, practice useful communication skills, and enjoy radio as an active outdoor and technical hobby.

Our Mission

Our mission is to make amateur radio accessible in Helena and Lewis and Clark County through education, license testing, mentoring, emergency communications training, and volunteer community service.

Capital City Amateur Radio Club fire tower logo

A Community Nonprofit

Capital City Amateur Radio Club Incorporated is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our classes, exam sessions, public events, radio nets, mentoring, and emergency-communications activities are organized to benefit the community.

History of N7RB

CCARC's club callsign honors Dick Beaton, N7RB, a longtime Helena amateur radio operator and club member who served as president, newsletter editor, instructor, and Volunteer Examiner. Dick was licensed for 80 years, mentored many new hams, stayed active on the local ARES net, and represented the generous amateur spirit the club wants to carry forward.

Officers and Board

  • President: Tom Mandera KE7VUX
  • Vice-president: Brian Lee KJ7OUF
  • Treasurer/ARES: Al Simons WA1TYB
  • Secretary: Oakley Clark-Snustad KE7WWL
  • Newsletter: Marla Unruh KM7LIB
  • Repeaters: Dan Hawkins N7SHM
  • Membership Growth: Allen Le Vie KH7AL
  • Testing & Training: John Geach KS7R

Public records

Nonprofit Registration & Legal Information

Capital City Amateur Radio Club Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization dedicated to amateur radio education and community service.

ItemDetails
Legal NameCapital City Amateur Radio Club Inc.
Tax Status501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization
Federal EIN81-0506653
Montana Filing NumberD063362
RegisteredMontana Secretary of State; tax-exempt status confirmed by the IRS

Official Documentation

All class fees, donations, and grants support amateur radio education, license testing, emergency communications training, and community service in Helena and Lewis and Clark County.