Lakeshore Repeater Association
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The Lakeshore Repeater Association is an amateur radio organization located in Racine, Wisconsin and operates the VHF 2 Meter communications repeater on 147.270 MHz as well as the 70 centimeter repeater on 442.00 MHz. The association operates the repeaters under the Amateur Radio callsign of KR9RK/R.
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[edit] Purpose
The Lakeshore Repeater Association's function is to provide amateur radio repeater service to the Southeastern Wisconsin area, and to provide a medium for communications for local amateur radio operators.
[edit] Function
The repeaters help local hams provide support to many local community services such as parades, various community walks and races, the local American Radio Relay League, Amateur Radio Emergency Service and most important of all, they are available for any emergency that may arise.
[edit] Support
Over the years, many local Hams put in hundreds of hours of time, others donated equipment and money to get the repeater into operation. Maintenance is still a volunteer effort by the few technically qualified to do so. The Lakeshore Repeater Association and its members receive no money for their services nor are they allowed to by Federal law. This is strictly a volunteer organization. If you use a repeater, help share the cost of the support and maintenance by joining your local repeater club. Donations are also accepted by all Amateur Radio organizations.
[edit] History
In 1975, amateur radio operators came together to create the Lakeshore Repeater Association. Due to the close relationship with the Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross, Amateur Radio operators were allowed to install the 2 Meter repeater equipment in the Red Cross Building at 4521 Taylor Avenue in Racine, WI.
Over the years, the 2 meter system was expanded by adding outlying remote receive sites to extend coverage. The first remote site is in Union Grove, WI. The second site is Northwest of Franksville, WI and is unique in that it is solar powered. The Third site is in Kenosha.
A second UHF repeater was later added. The UHF repeater is located between Racine and Kenosha, WI on a tower at 360 feet.
[edit] Organization and Meetings
The Lakeshore Repeater Association meets quarterly on the last Tuesday of the month at the American Red Cross Building, 4521 Taylor Avenue in Racine, WI.
[edit] Board
2006
- President Catherine LaFaive-Markstrom, KC9EOW
- Vice-President James A Markstrom, KB9MMA
- Secretary Lynn Schattner, KC9HMM
- Treasurer Dave Whitham, K9DQ
- Trustee Alexander Voss, N9RGX
- Technical Chair Gene T Haney, WB9ZKY
2007
- President Michael A Waschbisch, N9OEZ
- Vice-President Robert M Frederiksen, KB9ZAF
- Secretary Vicki L Waschbisch, N9WWS
- Treasurer James A Markstrom, KB9MMA
- Trustee Alexander Voss, N9RGX
- Technical Chair Gene T Haney, WB9ZKY
