Welcome to Lakes Region Repeater Association (LRRA) 50 years of amateur radio – with web site at W1BST.org. We are the premier non-profit amateur ham radio association located in the rural Lakes Region of New Hampshire. We actively promote 2 way radio, also known as ham radio. Our 100 plus volunteer members are friendly and knowledgeable. If you are a first time visitor and are curious about this great hobby, we provide testing for ham licenses, have fun get-togethers (monthly breakfasts and monthly newsletters), and are ARES affiliated for emergency communications. We also are home to 6 repeaters. Three are located on Bennett Hill in Ossipee, one on Mt. Rowe in Gilford and two on New Durham Ridge, New Hampshire. Please join our great group of ‘ham radio enthusiasts’. Donations are always appreciated to help manage the maintenance and operation of the repeater network and other community service activities. Whatever the frequency you use, ‘Happy DX’ing and networking’. A hearty “73”
NEWS & EVENTS
Happy 50th Birthday To LRRA
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***We Do testing for ham licenses and upgrades. When you’re ready just contact us.***
Due to the nature and wide coverage of the system, when one repeater is in use , it ties up other repeaters. Also, be aware that what you say on the system can be heard over many thousands of square miles .Also, because of the many links, please remember to key your mic at least 1/2 second before speaking. If you are using any of the repeaters, allow at least one second for the repeaters to all drop out and reset. This also allows other operators to join in.
Annual Meeting Coming up
Moultonborough Function Hall
139 Old Rte 109
Moultonborough, NH 03254
Time: 4:30
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Free Technician Licensing Class
A free, weekly, live, Amateur Radio Technician Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday, Sept 4, and will run through Thursday, October 16 (7 sessions). The three-hour sessions will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time and they will be recorded. These are the classes that we have been holding for years sponsored by the Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum. Please publicize this with anyone you know that you think would be interested. Those wishing to sign up should email Rol at roland.anders@comcast.net.
Check out our For Sale tab above. We have a brand new listing of radio equipment for sale!
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A shape-changing antenna for more versatile sensing and communication
Blue Job Mt. Tower
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Masonic Lodge Wolfeboro, NH. Sunday Aug 10, 2025. The Radio Club enjoying a delicious breakfast and great conversation._________________________
4th of July Parade in Wolfeboro, NH
4th of July Wolfeboro Parade Communication Team under the leadership of Keith KC!PRT.
Field Day 2025
What Is Field Day All About?
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K0BCL W1ZIP KB1KBD W1ENH N1FRG KE2EBR W1WNS W1WU W2REX N1DOU W1ALA W1UAF KC1PRT WW1ASmith River Canoe Race Communication Team
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Breakfast Schedule
Sunday 7am September 14, 2025 The Sandtrap at Kingswood Golf Club, Wolfeboro, NH
Association News
IRLP and 900 MHz Repeater: Check out the new page re our connection to the Internet Radio Linking Project, our 900 MHz repeater and associated links.
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UFB New England
Now the 442.100 on the digital side is linked part time to UFB as a test trial. Check it out! Many repeaters linked together in Maine and New Hampshire on Fusion.
WO1VES.com
The 442.100 on the digital side is linked part time to the Wolfe Den network during their net times (see newsletter). Check it out. Many repeaters linked together in Mass and NH on Fusion.