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Lake County Amateur Radio Association (LCARA)

Lake County, Ohio

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About Us

  Founded in 1978, the Lake County Amateur Radio Association (LCARA) is a group of FCC licensed Amateur Radio Operators. Our mission is to foster the advancement of Amateur Radio through education, mentoring, testing, and public service. We are affiliated with the American Radio Relay League and are a Special Service Club and sponsor ARES and Sky Warn activities serving Lake County, Ohio and the surrounding area. We are a 501(c)(3) not for profit charitable organization.

    We own, operate and maintain three FM repeaters that cover the Lake County area, using our club call-sign N8BC.  On air activities include weekly VHF and HF Nets, annual operating events such as NVIS Day, ARRL Field Day, OSPOTA, and other public service events.

  Our ARES team works with the Emergency Management Agency of Lake County, and is available to assist in the event of disaster, emergency or with other public service needs when asked but does not self deploy.

  Our monthly newsletter summarizes club news, upcoming events and other items pertaining to the hobby, or of general interest to the ham community. Copies are available for viewing and download.

  Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm. Locations vary by season. You do not have to be a member or even a licensed ham to attend.

  Should you wish to join our club, an application form is available for download from this site. (see “Join LCARA”)

  If you have any questions or comments, use the “Contact Us” tab.

Upcoming Events

Mar
19
Sun
12:00 am Severe Weather Awareness Week
Severe Weather Awareness Week
Mar 19 @ 12:00 am – Mar 25 @ 11:45 pm
Be Prepared   Make a Plan   Be Informed
Mar
27
Mon
7:30 pm Lake County ARES net
Lake County ARES net
Mar 27 @ 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Lake County ARES Training Net on 147.210/r B/U 147.255/r
Mar
29
Wed
8:30 pm LCARA 10 Mtr. roundtable net
LCARA 10 Mtr. roundtable net
Mar 29 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Meets every Wednesday at 20:30 hrs on 28.450 mhz
Mar
30
Thu
7:00 pm LCARA Thursday Night 2 Mtr net
LCARA Thursday Night 2 Mtr net
Mar 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Weekly net on 147.210 for general topics of discussion. Presenting the ARRL Audio News
Apr
1
Sat
12:00 pm VE Testing @ Kirtland Public Library
VE Testing @ Kirtland Public Library
Apr 1 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
The Kirtland Public Library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road. The tests will start at 12 noon. Please arrive at least 15 minutes earlier to register. Contact: Scott Farnham, KO8O, at (440)256-0320, or scottfarnham@roadrunner.com
Apr
2
Sun
5:30 am Spring Thaw 10 Mile & 5K Relay @ Mentor Veteran's Park
Spring Thaw 10 Mile & 5K Relay @ Mentor Veteran's Park
Apr 2 @ 5:30 am – 11:30 am
This is a LAKE Co ARES  public service event. To sign up to help: REGISTER HERE
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