The Association of North American Radio Clubs (ANARC) was founded in 1964. The aims of the organization are as follows:

1. Promotion of close ties and interchange of ideas and information among North American radio clubs.
2. Communications on behalf of North American radio clubs and the listening hobby with broadcasters, equipment manufacturers and dealers, the news media and the general public.
3. Establishment of standards which may be adopted by and for individual radio clubs.
4. Establishment of resources and support for large-scale hobby-wide projects

ANARC is made up of a number of member clubs. ANARC strives to work for the common good of listeners in North America. All the clubs forming ANARC are responsible volunteer organizations. ANARC is operated by a seven member Executive Board within the guidelines stipulated in the ANARC Constitution. Each member club appoints an official ANARC Representative to complete the ANARC Staff.