Straits Area Amateur Radio Club
Straits Area Amateur Radio Club: Emergency Communications, Community Events, and Licensing Support
Description
The Straits Area Amateur Radio Club (SAARC) operates a 146.68 MHz (-) repeater with a PL tone of 110.9, serving Northern Michigan for emergency communications and community support. A temporary cross-band repeater on 445.875 MHz is also available during specific hours, enhancing local coverage.
The club actively supports disaster services through its repeater infrastructure and coordinates local community events. SAARC provides resources for prospective hams, including information on licensing classes and testing sessions, and promotes amateur radio education.
Members and interested individuals can join the club's Groups.IO group for updates and participate in the Bill DeMay K8GUG Memorial Net, held weekly on Monday evenings at 8:00 PM on the primary repeater frequency.