Shoreline Amateur

Radio Club

About Us              W1BCG

Back in 1960, a group of ham radio operators in the lower Middlesex County area met in Deep River to discuss starting a ham radio club. The goals for the group, which remain the same today included emergency communication support and have FUN within the hobby.

 

Over the years, the Club has participated in local civic events, licensing of new hams, Field Day and emergency communications for drills and local disasters.

 

We meet regularly at the Westbrook Emergency Operations Center, at the Riggio Building on Boston Post Road in Westbrook (near the firehouse).

Visitors are always welcome to join us.

 

The Club’s HF / 2m / 70cm station is set up for club activities and supporting the Town of Westbrook, Office of Emergency Management.

The station has the capability to interface with surrounding towns, CT DEMHS (Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security) Regional Offices around the state and other agencies that utilize ham radio.

 

Our Repeaters

145.290 (-600 KHz input)  PL 110.9         Located in Killingworth

Wide Area Coverage: New Haven, Middlesex, New London Counties

This repeater is linked with repeaters in New Haven County on Thursdays at 7:30pm for the weekly SKYWARN (Weather Training Net) and ‘as needed’ for weather emergencies.

 

Primary Repeater for CT ARES—Region 2 Leadership and Events—as needed.

 

146.775 (-600 KHz input) PL 110.9          Located in Westbrook

Local Coverage: Lower Middlesex County (Valley Shore Area)

Before—During– After ...emergencies this is the PRIMARY Repeater between the Valley Shore towns for auxiliary/primary communications.

 

The repeaters are ‘OPEN’ to all licensed operators for enjoyment and camaraderie at home or on the road traveling. Please adhere to all FCC rules. If necessary, please ‘stand-by and listen’ if the repeaters are used for emergency communication or training.

 

Membership

Dues are collected yearly beginning in January; cutoff on March 31st to remain a voting member. Dues are assessed each fall. Monies collected are used to support the repeaters, club activities, equipment and refreshments at our events.

 

Executive Officers positions are held for a two year term.

 

Different Committees meet throughout the year. Club members are encouraged to join and support the club.

 

Donations

Donations are always welcomed.  We are recognized as a 501(3)c organization. Please contact us for additional information.