The Grande Ronde Radio Amateurs Association (W7GRA) is a friendly community of amateur radio enthusiasts (“hams”) in Eastern Oregon. Licensed by the FCC, hams communicate for fun, experimentation, and—most importantly—emergency service when other systems fail. Our club call sign, W7GRA, identifies us during Field Day, public service events, and on-the-air activities.
Our Mission
We exist to:
- Prepare for and provide emergency communications for our community
- Offer engaging programs, training, and education for members
- Promote the hobby and public-service value of amateur radio throughout the Grande Ronde Valley
Who We Are
Most of our members live in Union, Baker, and Wallowa Counties, but everyone is welcome—whether you’re a longtime local, passing through on I-84, vacationing in the Wallowas, or just curious about radio. Licensed hams, prospective hams, and shortwave listeners are all invited to join us.
Recent Milestone: W7GRA is now an officially recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity (EIN: 32-0256548). This means donations are tax-deductible and will directly support our emergency communications, training programs, equipment upgrades, and outreach efforts. We rely on membership dues, donations, and grants to keep growing—thank you to the members who made this possible!
Come Visit Us!
Monthly Business Meetings 4th Tuesday of each month • 6:00 PM Pacific
Calvary Chapel 1433 Jefferson Ave, La Grande, OR 97850
Open to the public—visitors always welcome!
Board Meetings 3rd Tuesday of each month • 6:00 PM Pacific Held virtually via Google Meet. Meeting details and links are posted on our Google Calendar—interested members are welcome to join!
2nd Saturday Breakfast Every 2nd Saturday (except major holidays) • 9:00 AM Smokehouse Restaurant, La Grande No-host, informal gathering in the back room. Great conversation, and we often follow with antenna builds, VE testing sessions, or other hands-on activities.
Want to Get Started in Amateur Radio?
We’re here to help!
- Explore study resources and practice exams
- Join our licensing classes when scheduled
- Take your FCC exam with our ARRL/VEC volunteer examiners
You’ll find membership applications, our constitution, bylaws, repeater info, and more elsewhere on this site.
Stay Connected
- Website: https://w7gra.org
- Facebook: Search for “W7GRA”
- On the air: Check in on the W7GRA repeater (146.980 MHz, negative offset) or the K7UNI repeater (145.150 MHz, negative offset)
We look forward to meeting you—whether in person or over the air!
73, Grande Ronde Radio Amateurs Association (W7GRA)