Welcome to Lakes Region Repeater Association (LRRA) 50 years of amateur radio leadership. 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 10 repeaters. Seven are located on Bennett Hill in Ossipee, one on Mt. Rowe in Gilford and two on New Durham Ridge. Please join our great group of ‘ham radio enthusiasts’. Donations are always appreciated to help manage the repeater network and other community service activities. Whatever the frequency you use, ‘Happy DX’ing and networking’. A hearty “73”
NEWS & EVENTS
Rebroadcast of ARRL Audio News
Sunday nights at 7:30 pm, just before our 8:00 pm net, on our 147.03 repeater and all other linked repeaters. Check it out!
Happy 50th Birthday To LRRA
( LRRA acknowledges privacy concerns and protections of private information and does not disseminate to any parties without permission.)
Tower Maintenace & Inspection
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Larry NE1S Project: It’s a class C RF power amplifier using a pair of 7527A tubes (similar to Eimac 4-400). It is plate-modulated for AM when installed in the transmitter.
LRRA Ham Fest 2026
Mike WW1A, Tom W1LYA, and Frank W1WU {behind camera} putting up Tom’s attenna with new gun.
Nathan N1NBC, Mike WW1A, Lee K1VZI, Frank W1WU, Jane W2REX (behind camera) attaching LRRA vinyl signs to the club’s event trailer. And look we have a donated radio.(Signs curtesy of Lee) and the club’s Events Trailer, (curtesy of President Bob N1EUN owner of trailer.)
Breakfast Schedule
Date: May 10
Time: 7am
Location: The Flip Side, 566 Main St., Laconia, NH
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More new listings of used ham radios under our for sale tab above. Check them out!
Click on our updated club logo
Silent Key
We are so sorry to announce the passing of Rich Comer K1RBC, former secretary of Lakes Region Repeater Associ
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VE Testing Session at Sharie K1TQ. Congrats to Dan Hammond for passing his Tech license!
The Masonic Hall, Wolfeboro, NH. Sunday April 12, 2026 The Radio Club enjoying a delicious breakfast and great conversation.
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Brian, Don, John, Mike, and Frank helping a new member put John’s long wire up.
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***We Do testing for ham licenses and upgrades. When you’re ready just contact us.***
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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.
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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
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4th of July Parade in Wolfeboro, NH
4th of July Wolfeboro Parade Communication Team under the leadership of Keith KC!PRT.
What Is Field Day All About?
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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.
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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.