Calendar – Lake County Amateur Radio Association (LCARA)

ARES is tasked with being able to provide communications “When all else fails.” Local communication is critical and typically takes place on the VHF or UHF amateur band. In order to improve our ability to perform on these bands, Ohio Section ARES is sponsoring the ARES VHF Contest (Yeah, we know, but calling it the Ohio VHF / UHF Contest got a little long-winded). Participants in the contest are encouraged to make as many contacts as possible within the time frame of the contest, with as many different geographical locations as the bands permit. The contest is open to all amateur operators, ARES members are strongly encouraged to participate. How else are you going to win the ‘bragging rights’ session of your next ARES or club meeting?

ARRL VHF Contest

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Jan 18 @ 3:00 pm – Jan 20 @ 12:00 am

Contest Objective: For amateurs in the US and Canada (and their possessions) to work as many amateur stations in as many different 2 degrees x 1 degree Maidenhead grid squares as possible using authorized frequencies above 50 MHz. Stations outside the US & Canada (and their possessions) may only work stations in the US (and its possessions) and Canada.

Dates: The third or fourth full weekend in January as announced. (January 18-20, 2025)

Contest Period: Begins 1900 UTC Saturday, ends 0359 UTC Monday.

Click Here for Complete ARRL January VHF Contest Rules (PDF)

For contest information contact contests@arrl.org or (860) 594-0232

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Lake County ARES net

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Jan 20 @ 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Lake County ARES Training Net on 147.210/r

B/U 147.255/r

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Tue

3rd Tues. Breakfast Group @ Perkins Family Resturant

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Jan 21 @ 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Eye Ball QSO’s with club members, former members, friends and family. Good food and pleasant conversation. Meet and greet at 8:00am. Breakfast orders taken around 8:30

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