Amateur Radio

Welcome to Lakes Region Repeater Association (LRRA) – with web site at W1BST.org. We are a 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 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, and are ARES affiliated for emergency communications. We also are home to 5 repeaters. Three are located on Bennett Hill in Ossipee, one on Mt. Rowe in Gilford and one on New Durham Ridge, New Hampshire.

NEWS & EVENTS

Congratulations to the marriage of LRRA President Bob Nelson N1EUN and best wishes to his new bride Anunta Nelson.

Awareness of Amateur Radio for the Scouts’ Radio Merit badge.

This presentation to the Scouts about Amateur Radio was presented by Mary W1ENH (Merit Badge Counselor ) and LRRA volunteers.

Scouts learning Ham Radio is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together.

2024 Maine 2 Meter FM Simplex Challenge
  Mark your calendars!   THE 2024 MAINE 2 METER FM SIMPLEX CHALLENGE IS SATURDAY, MARCH 16th!   Contest Period: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM   Band and Mode: Contacts are limited to FM Simplex on the 2 meter band.   Exchange: Exchange items include your call sign, the name of the city, village, town, or township you are operating from, and your power level.    Click here for more details and complete rules.     Catch you on the air!   73,   Jason Andrews W1SFS President

SEACOAST AMATEUR RADIO
FLEA MARKET
SPONSORED BY THE PORT CITY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
SATURDAY APRIL 6, 2024 8:00AM-12:00PM
ST. JAMES MASONIC LODGE
77 TIDE MILL ROAD HAMPTON, NH 03842

Talk In: 145.150- PL 127.3
$$ Buy – Sell – Barter $$
New and Used HAM Radio Electronics & Accessories
Admission- $5.00 per Person, Children Under 12 Free
 Ticket Holders Eligible For Hourly Door Prizes & Grand Prize Drawing
 Additional Prize Tickets May Be Purchased For $5.00 Each
 Grand Prize Winner Need Not Be Present
 All Others Must Be Present At time of Drawing To Claim Your Prize
Food & Beverage Available For Purchase
** AMATEUR RADIO LICENSE EXAM SESSION STARTING AT 1:00PM **
$$ SELLERS $$
20 Indoor Tables- $10.00 Each
10 Outside Tailgate Spaces- $10.00 Each
 Robust Event Marketing Via Multiple Media Outlets
 Sellers Fee Includes 1 Entry/Prize Drawing Ticket
 Event Location Available For Set-up Starting at 7:00am
 Event Breakdown Must Be Completed by 12:30pm For The Exam Session
To Reserve Indoor Tables or Tailgate Spaces In Advance
Or You Would Like More Information Please Contact
Steve Roberts- KC1ILT at kc1ilt@maine.rr.com
Port City Amateur Radio Club
www.w1wqm.org

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LRRA Breakfast – SPRING SCHEDULE

April breakfast is April 14 at 7am ($14 cash) at the Masonic Hall, 35 Trotting Track Rd, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.

May breakfast is May 12, 2024 at 7am at The Flipside Restaurant Address: 566 Main St, Laconia, NH 03246

LRRA HamFest 2024

When: Sat, April 13, 2024 – 8am – 1pm

Where: 139 Old Rte 109, Moultonborough, NH 03254, USA

Description Event Type: Regular Hamfest

> Event Name: Lakes Region Spring HamFest 2024

> Event Date: April 13, 2024

> Event Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

> Event City: Moultonborough

> Event State: NH

> Event Sponsor(s): Lakes Region Repeater Association

> Event Facility: Moultonborough Function Hall

> Event Facility Address: 139 Old Rt. 109

> Special Features of Event: Dealer/vendor

> Flea market: Yes

> Handicap access: Yes

> Refreshments: Yes

> Tailgating: Yes

> Exams being given: NO Exams

> Talk-In Freq: 147.03 +.600 88.5, 444.700 +5.0 123.0

> Advance admission fee: $10, vendors free

> At-door admission fee: $10, vendors free

> Table fee: one table free, additional tables $5

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HamXposition (The ARRL New England Division Convention)

August 22nd through 25th.  Kicking it off with New Hampshire Comedian Juston McKinney on Thursday night. 

Flea Market Fri-Sat-Sun,

Exhibitors Sat-Sun. 

Forums Fri-Sat-Sun. 

General Admission $18,

Comedy Show $35. 

https://hamxposition.org

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LRRA breakfast Fe.b 19, 2024 at Winnipaukee Masonic Lodge #75. 40 Suncook Valley Road, Alton, NH

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Tech Committee working on New Durhan Ridge Repeaters tuning the duplexers with Bob N1EUN network analyzer.

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Congratulations to Mary Schillereff W1ENH the new Mt. Washington Valley Emergency Coordinator for Amateur Radio Emergency Services.

schillereffmp@gmail.com

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146.805 Repeater Coverage Map

146.805 repeater coverage map
146.805

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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.

ARES Net: Every other Monday starting February 19, 2024 at 7:00 pm. On 147.03 + 88.5 PL with emergency coordinator Mary W1ENH.

New 6 m AM Get Together/Hang Out: Join us Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM on 6 m at 50.55 MHz for a new net attended by some of the LRRA Hams and others. The first get together was 10/31/2023 and the last net recorded by KC1RWK was 2-6-2024 attended by those below (and Marvin).


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