About Us

The Copperas Cove Repeater Association (K5CRA) is a local organization that has supported amateur radio communications across Coryell, Bell, and Lampasas Counties since the early 1980s.

With approximately 65 members, the association maintains and operates two primary repeaters in Copperas Cove, along with additional systems throughout the region—helping ensure reliable communication for both everyday use and emergency situations.

K5CRA repeater information here.  

Our members also make themselves available to assist Copperas Cove, Coryell County, Bell County and Fort Hood Emergency Management when requested. They may be asked to man amateur radios in the Emergency Operations Centers (EOC), or assist with communications at an incident scene. Many of our members are trained SKYWARN Spotters. To maintain their communications efficiency, members participate in contests, trying to contact as many other stations as they can. This is known as “the Ultimate Contact Sport” among some amateurs. We also participate in nationwide exercises and field days using our equipment under other than optimal conditions to improve our skills. We will help those that wish to obtain an amateur license and our Volunteer Examiner team can administer the FCC exam.