The Western Oregon Radio Club, Inc. (WORC) was formed in 1994 to serve the public, amateur, and GMRS radio communities throughout the region. Based in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area, WORC welcomes individuals of all experience levels - from newcomers to seasoned operators - who share an interest in radio communications. Members enjoy opportunities for hands-on learning, technical skill development, emergency and public service support, organized nets, special events, and community outreach. The club fosters camaraderie, mentorship, and collaboration, providing a supportive environment to expand knowledge, share resources, and promote responsible radio use. Whether your interests include HF, VHF, UHF, emergency preparedness, experimentation, public service, or simply connecting with others who enjoy radio, WORC offers a welcoming community and meaningful ways to get involved.
The club publishes regular newsletters to keep members up to date on repeater system updates, enhancements, and upcoming activities. Members are encouraged to contribute articles on any radio-related topic and share their knowledge with the community. We’re always looking for operators interested in hosting on-air NETs. This is an excellent way to build skills, spark discussion, and connect with the wider amateur radio community. Members are encouraged to get involved, participate on the air, and learn more about how our local repeater system works. Interested in contributing or hosting a NET? Contact us to get started.
Club operations are funded primarily through annual membership dues, which cover insurance, ARRL affiliation, repeater site rentals, member services, and related postage and reproduction costs. Maintenance of club operated repeaters is handled by the Technical Committee, whose members bring expertise in radio network design, equipment repair, digital logic, and systems integration. Because maintaining a multi-point, interconnected radio system requires broad technical experience, the club encourages members interested in technical work to participate in our maintenance activities.
Membership and Annual Renewals in the Western Oregon Radio Club is as follows:
Anyone can join the WORC. Our system is completely open to all of the public. You do not have to be a member of the club to use the repeater system. We do this in the public interest to the amateur radio community. Membership in the Western Oregon Radio Club is open to any interested Amateur or GMRS Radio Operator.
