About LCARC

 

The Lewis-Clark Amateur Radio Club is located in the beautiful Lewis-Clark Valley, the gateway to Hells Canyon, spanning the borders of Idaho and Washington. Our club is generally comprised of residents of Lewiston, Idaho, Clarkston, Washington, and the surrounding area. The valley offers many outdoor opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

Lewiston and Clarkston border the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers. Surrounding the valley are lush farmed rolling hills, many historic landmarks, scenic opportunities unique to the northwest, and lots of friendly folks that just enjoy the great outdoors.

The valley offers many outdoor opportunities for residents and visitors alike. One of the primary industies and tourist attractions is the vast jetboat manufacturing and jetboat river tours through Hells Canyon, a popular destination for those visiting the northwest. In additon to jetboating, the Lewis-Clark Valley is prime real estate for hunting, fishing, whitewater rafting, sailing, swimming, camping, and hiking.

The Lewis-Clark Amateur Radio Club is active in community interest programs and community emergency communication services. We have an active involvement in community relations and provide a vital link in emergency communications in the valley through the ARES sector of our club. We encourage membership from all areas and look forward to promoting Amateur Radio.

  Image courtesy of the Lewiston, Idaho Chamber of Commerce

LCARC Club Officers

 

President:	Kelly Blackmon, KD5ALU
Vice President:	Ray Ulery, KE7WOE
Secretary:	Elaine McLaughlin, N7RYL
Treasurer:	Paul Woelfel, N7RXY
Librarian:	Dave Ostrom, KE7OEG
Program Director:	Emmett McCormick, NA7EM
ARES Coordinator:	Lyle Cable, K7LWC

LCARC Newsletter

 

Ham Happenings

Issue: March 2010

CQ From the President

We had a great presentation for our February meeting. For those who were unable to make it, Ray and Emmett gave us a presentation on using IRLP. This can be a fun way to contact others around the world using VHF or UHF. In March we will have a presentation on podcasts. I think the club is off to a good year. I look forward to lots of programs and activities to get to know each other better.

For our March meeting, we will have our raffle/drawing. Bring any items you want to donate. If it is an item that needs to be checked out, take it to Bob and he will do so before it is submitted. We also have the Second Annual Idaho State convention coming up in April. There are a lot of good seminars and tailgate vendors. If you did not attend last year, I would encourage you to do so this year. I will be going and have room for 3 more.

Emmett has started the search for a 2010 Field Days location and I believe we will have another excellent event. Let’s get behind him and lend a hand. This takes a lot of work and needs to be a club effort. With everyone involved, we can take the LCARC from being a good club to a GREAT CLUB.

Kelly Blackmon (KD5ALU)

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