Build lasting friendships
Bring experienced radio amateurs together through chapters, meetings, and shared interests. Encourage cooperation, welcome new connections, and keep members engaged with one another.
Experience with purpose
Our Mission
Friendship connects us. Experience strengthens us. Service gives our shared passion for amateur radio a lasting purpose.
Our shared purpose
The QCWA Mission Statement
The Quarter Century Wireless Association brings experienced amateur radio operators together to build lasting friendships, share knowledge, and serve the public good. Through charitable, educational, and scientific activities, we advance amateur radio and the electronic arts, support scholarships for deserving licensed radio amateurs pursuing higher education, and connect generations through mentoring, chapter fellowship, and community service.
Rooted in our founding purpose, QCWA promotes friendship and cooperation among amateur radio operators first licensed at least a quarter century ago. We put that reservoir of knowledge and experience to work for the benefit of all radio amateurs.
Our mission in action
What we stand for. What we do.
Our purpose comes to life when members share what they know, encourage one another, and create opportunities for others.
Share a lifetime of knowledge
Put our members’ experience to work for all radio amateurs. Encourage mentoring, continuing education, and practical support for people learning to operate, build, and understand radio.
Invest in the next generation
Support deserving licensed radio amateurs pursuing higher education through QCWA scholarships administered by the ARRL Foundation. Encourage members to recommend qualified students and help them pursue their goals.
Serve the public good
Encourage responsible amateur radio communications that benefit our communities. Support participation in public service, local amateur radio groups, and activities that advance the public welfare.
Advance radio and electronics
Promote interest in amateur radio communications and the electronic arts. Encourage scientific learning, technical curiosity, experimentation, and the exchange of ideas across generations.
Honor our heritage, shape our future
Recognize the contributions of longtime radio amateurs while keeping QCWA useful and welcoming today. Connect our history with new opportunities to learn, participate, volunteer, and serve.
Make a difference
Your experience can open doors.
Join the conversation, participate in a chapter, recommend a scholarship applicant, or offer your time and skills. Every member has something valuable to share.
Our experience is a resource.
Sharing it is our responsibility.