Become a member of the Wisconsin Repeater Alliance
For just $20 a year, help protect Wisconsin's repeater spectrum and support the coordination services the community relies on.
$20
Per year
Dues are assessed annually from the date you join. Your membership remains active for one year and may be renewed each year thereafter.
Become a member
Open to everyone who supports the Alliance's mission
The Wisconsin Repeater Alliance, Inc. is a member-supported nonprofit dedicated to the responsible coordination and stewardship of amateur radio repeater spectrum throughout Wisconsin. Membership is open to everyone who supports the Alliance's mission of promoting reliable communications, sound engineering practices and effective spectrum management.
By becoming a member, you help ensure the long-term sustainability of repeater coordination services and the technology that supports them.
Where your membership dollars go
Tools, records and coordination services
Every membership helps strengthen the technical infrastructure and operational capability needed to provide modern, reliable repeater coordination for Wisconsin.
- 01Operation and maintenance of the Amateur Radio Coordination System (ARCS)
- 02Website hosting and digital services
- 03Online repeater coordination tools
- 04Repeater database management
- 05Record preservation and backups
- 06Public repeater directory services
- 07Mapping and engineering resources
- 08Administrative and operational expenses
- 09Educational and outreach initiatives
Member benefits
As a member of the Wisconsin Repeater Alliance, you help support
- 1 of 6Fair and transparent spectrum coordination
- 2 of 6Preservation of Wisconsin repeater records
- 3 of 6Continued operation and maintenance of the ARCS platform
- 4 of 6Improved access to repeater information
- 5 of 6Modern coordination tools and online services
- 6 of 6Long-term organizational stability and growth
Most importantly, your membership demonstrates your commitment to preserving and strengthening amateur radio communications throughout Wisconsin.
How to pay your membership dues
Secure online payment through Zeffy, and 100% of your $20 goes directly to the Wisconsin Repeater Alliance.
Paying your dues
The Wisconsin Repeater Alliance, Inc. uses Zeffy as its online membership and payment platform. Annual membership dues are $20 per year, beginning on the date you join and renewing annually thereafter.
Why we use Zeffy
As a nonprofit, the Wisconsin Repeater Alliance works to ensure that membership dollars directly support our mission and operations. Zeffy is a fundraising and payment platform designed specifically for nonprofits. Unlike many payment processors, Zeffy does not charge platform fees, transaction fees or credit card processing fees to nonprofits. This means 100% of your $20 membership payment goes directly to the Wisconsin Repeater Alliance and supports:
- Operation and maintenance of the Amateur Radio Coordination System (ARCS)
- Website hosting and digital services
- Online coordination and membership tools
- Database management and record preservation
- Organizational operations
- Community outreach and educational initiatives
Understanding Zeffy's optional contribution
During checkout, Zeffy may suggest an optional contribution to help support the Zeffy platform. This contribution is not part of your Wisconsin Repeater Alliance membership dues and is completely voluntary. If you choose not to contribute to Zeffy, the Wisconsin Repeater Alliance still receives 100% of your membership payment. You are free to accept the suggested contribution, change the amount, reduce it, or remove it entirely. Your membership status and benefits are not affected either way.
Membership confirmation
Once your payment is complete, you will receive a confirmation email from Zeffy documenting your membership transaction. Your membership will remain active for one year from the date of payment.
Questions?
If you have questions about membership payments, renewals or your membership status, please contact the Wisconsin Repeater Alliance. Thank you for supporting the Wisconsin Repeater Alliance and helping us build a stronger future for amateur radio repeater coordination in Wisconsin.
Ready to join or renew? Pay securely in a couple of minutes. 100% of your dues stay with WRA.
Pay dues securely via ZeffyMembership and governance
Members keep WRA accountable
The Wisconsin Repeater Alliance is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors elected in accordance with the organization's bylaws. Members provide the foundation the Alliance needs to fulfill its mission and remain accountable to the amateur radio community it serves.
As the organization grows, members may have opportunities to take part in committees, volunteer programs, organizational meetings and leadership development.
How WRA is governedJoin today for $20 a year
Support Wisconsin's repeater infrastructure, preserve valuable spectrum resources and contribute to the future of amateur radio coordination.