New members
Join the QCWA family.
Have your current call sign, first call sign, first year licensed, and contact details ready. Choose your membership term and, if you wish, a chapter affiliation.
Join QCWA online ↗Your experience belongs here
Good friends.
Great stories.
Your next chapter.
Amateur radio has given us a lifetime of connections. QCWA is a place to keep making them—through chapter fellowship, shared experiences, and service to the future of our hobby.
Choose your next step
A warm welcome. An easy way to stay.
Joining for the first time or renewing your membership? Choose the appropriate form below. Both take you to QCWA’s membership checkout, hosted by Volusion.
Current and returning members
Keep your connections strong.
Renew with your call sign and QCWA membership number, if known. Check that your email and mailing address are up to date so we can keep in touch.
Renew your membership ↗Checkout supports American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa. Prefer a check or money order? Use the paper application.
A term that works for you
Membership options at a glance.
All dues are in US dollars. Regular and qualifying Family memberships are available for one, two, or three years, or for Life.
1 year
Regular membership$25.00Stay connected for the year ahead.
Family membership
$8.00
$8.00
2 years
Regular membership$40.00Keep the conversations going.
Family membership
$15.00
$15.00
3 years
Regular membership$55.00More time for friendship and service.
Family membership
$20.00
$20.00
Life
Regular membership$500.00Make QCWA a lifelong connection.
Family membership
$160.00
$160.00
About Family membership: after a Regular membership is purchased, a spouse, son, or daughter at the same address may qualify for Family membership. Each Family member must also meet QCWA’s membership qualifications.
Select the matching membership type and term on the checkout form. For help choosing, contact om@qcwa.org.
Bring your radio experience
You may already qualify.
You need a current amateur radio license and an amateur license held 25 years ago or more. You may join during the calendar year in which you qualify; you do not need to have been continuously licensed for all 25 years.
Proof of your first license
Send a photograph or scan of your original license, a dated logbook page, or a QSL card to the Office Manager. Include your name, current call sign, first call sign, and first year licensed.
Can’t find your old records? The office can help research historical callbooks. Records published the following year may need an additional check.
Ask about license verificationThree simple steps
From application to connection.
- Choose your membership.
Select Join or Renew, then choose your type and term. - Complete your details.
Provide your call sign and contact information. New applicants should arrange first-license verification with the office. - Connect with QCWA.
Once your membership is entered into the administrative database, Members Only access is normally available after the next morning’s update.
Find a chapter near you ↗ or visit the Members Only page.
Prefer to mail your application?
Paper works, too.
US applicants can use the fillable PDF for a new membership or renewal. Fill it in on your computer and print it, or print a blank copy and complete it by hand.
Sign the application and mail it with a check or money order in US dollars. Use the current office address shown here and on the application.
Open the paper application ↗Most browsers can open PDFs. If a field will not save properly, download the form and open it in a PDF reader.
QCWA headquarters
Send it to the office.
Quarter Century Wireless Association, Inc.c/o Office Manager
2100 Riverside Pkwy
STE 128 PMB 1140
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Questions about an application, renewal, or payment? Email om@qcwa.org.
Applicants outside the US can use the online form or ask the office for mailing and payment guidance.
More than a membership
Stay connected. Share what you know.
Find your people
Meet fellow amateurs through chapter gatherings and activities. Bring your interests, your stories, and your curiosity.
Explore QCWA chapters →Keep up with QCWA
Enjoy the monthly digital eJournal and member resources through the Members Only area.
Visit member resources →Encourage the next generation
Share scholarship opportunities with licensed students and help them connect with a QCWA member for a recommendation.
Learn about our scholarships →A little help before you begin
Common membership questions.
Does my license have to be continuous for 25 years?
No. You must hold a current amateur radio license and have held an amateur license 25 years ago or more. Gaps in licensing do not automatically disqualify you.
Does a Family member need to qualify individually?
Yes. A Family member must meet QCWA’s licensing requirements and reside at the same address as the Regular member. Contact the office if you are unsure which type to choose.
I do not know my QCWA membership number. Can I renew?
The renewal form asks for your QCWA number if known. Provide your current call sign and contact details; the office can help locate your membership record.
When will I be able to use the Members Only area?
Access normally follows the next morning’s update after your membership is entered into the administrative database. If you need help after processing, email om@qcwa.org.
How do I update my email address, call sign, or mailing address?
Contact the Office Manager at om@qcwa.org. Include your name, call sign, membership number if known, and the information you want updated.
We are glad you are here
Let’s keep the friendship going.
Whether you are joining for the first time or renewing a familiar connection, thank you for being part of QCWA.