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
Pictures are up. Check out our LRRA 2024 Ham Fest post.
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The 48th annual Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
It is that time of year again… The 48th annual Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race!
This is one of the local community public service events that the Lakes Region Repeater Association provides communications for.
This year’s race will take place on Saturday May 18th, 2024 beginning at 1:15pm. We will plan to meet at Albee Beach in Wolfeboro around 11:00 am to start getting set up.
Please take a moment to consider if you can help to support ham radio and our club by volunteering to assist with communications for this event. The Wolfeboro Lions Club organizes this annual race and appreciates our club’s support.
If you are able to participate please reach out and I will add you to the list for more detailed information as the event approaches. I can be reached by email at keithtuttle78@gmail.com or by phone at 603-833-5397
Thank you
Keith Tuttle
KC1PRT
LRRA Breakfast – SPRING SCHEDULE
May breakfast is May 12, 2024 at 7am at The Flipside Restaurant Address: 566 Main St, Laconia, NH 03246
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).