{"id":557,"date":"2026-06-07T01:03:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T07:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/w5wra.org\/?page_id=557"},"modified":"2026-06-07T03:30:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T09:30:41","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/w5wra.org\/index.php\/home\/","title":{"rendered":"LCARC Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">NEA Link System Expanded<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"793\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/w5wra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/repeater-map-793x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/w5wra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/repeater-map-793x1024.png 793w, https:\/\/w5wra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/repeater-map-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/w5wra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/repeater-map-768x991.png 768w, https:\/\/w5wra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/repeater-map.png 1104w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NEA Link System Expansion Reaches Dell, Arkansas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Lawrence County Amateur Radio Club (LCARC)<\/strong> and the <strong>Northeast Arkansas (NEA) Link System<\/strong> are pleased to announce the addition of a new linked repeater in <strong>Dell, Arkansas<\/strong>, located in <strong>Mississippi County near Blytheville<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A special thank you goes to <strong>Steve Crossknoe (N5EQW)<\/strong> and <strong>Ray Maynard (N0LGR)<\/strong> for their hard work, dedication, and patience in getting this repeater installed and operational. While a few adjustments and fine-tuning may still be needed, the system is currently up and running and providing reliable communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dell repeater operates on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> 444.650 MHz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PL Tone:<\/strong> 186.2 Hz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This repeater is now linked to the <strong>Pocahontas repeater<\/strong> and the rest of the repeaters throughout the <strong>NEA Link System<\/strong>, significantly expanding coverage across <strong>Northeast Arkansas<\/strong>, as well as portions of <strong>Southeast Missouri<\/strong> and <strong>West Tennessee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of the repeater owners and volunteers who continue to maintain and support the linked system. Their ongoing efforts help ensure dependable amateur radio communications throughout the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thank you to everyone involved in making this expansion possible. 73!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Welcome to the Lawrence County Amateur Radio Club (L.C.A.R.C.).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our club callsign is W5WRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our clubhouse is located in the BRTC Fire Training Academy building by the Walnut Ridge Regional Airport at 114 Wilson Drive, Walnut Ridge, AR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our repeaters are located in Imboden, AR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our meetings and local VHF nets are open to all wishing to participate. \u2013 73<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Mission Statement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Lawrence County Amateur Radio Club, Inc.<\/strong> is dedicated to promoting and advancing amateur radio through honorable service, integrity, and adherence to the Amateur Radio Code of Ethics. Our mission is to foster education, technical excellence, and fellowship among amateur radio operators while providing guidance and support to those interested in the amateur radio hobby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are committed to serving our community by maintaining reliable communications capabilities and standing ready to assist local and state agencies during emergencies, disasters, and public service events when called upon. 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