Green County Amateur Radio

Hello and welcome to the Green County Amateur Radio Association website.

GCARA was formed in the early 1980's by local amateur radio operators for
camaraderie, to help promote interest in the hobby to local individuals,
communities, and to also promote the services that ham radio can provide.
GCARA has been affiliated with the ARRL (American Radio Relay League) since
1986.

The Green County Amateur Radio Association Repeater, KO9LR is located just
southwest of Monroe Wisconsin, in Green County of course, at the WEKZ FM
radio station tower site in the picture you see to the right. The antenna is
approximately 125 - 130 feet up on the tower, which is the top of the first white
section of the tower. The repeater has been at this location since April 17
1992, with special thanks to WEKZ. The frequency is 145.110 Mhz with a
standard "minus" offset. Tone access for the repeater is 123.0.

The repeater is also designated for ARES/RACES emergency communication.
More information on Green County ARES/RACES can be found by clicking on
the ARES/RACES button on the left side of this page.
Weather net and spotting is a big need, and is still in the idea and building stage
for Green County.

If you are interested in being part of ARES/RACES, weather spotting, or just
becoming a licensed amateur radio operator to join these great community
services and the hobby, contact GCARA or any of it's members for further
information to help you get started.

Membership is open to all licensed amateurs in and around Green County. We
do not collect dues at this time, but this is subject to change as we grow.
At the current moment we do accept any donations to help cover insurance
costs for the repeater system, and it's related fees.

If you would like more information, or have any questions about GCARA, feel
free to drop us an email, and we will gladly respond the best we can to answer
your comments & questions.

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