January 2026 Meeting Cancelled:
The general club meeting on Friday, January 9th, 2026 has been cancelled. We will see everyone in February.
Club Information
Meetings
We meet the second Friday of every month in Crown Point at 7:00 pm. Visitors are always welcome to attend.
Repeaters
147.000 + 131.8pl – Merrillville, IN
442.075+ 131.8pl – Merrillville, IN
147.240+ 131.8pl – St. John, IN
Nets
Our Weekly Net is currently suspended.
Officers
President: Tim McGillen, N9CA
Vice President: Paul Petrie, KD9NPC
Secretary: Russ McComb, KB9HO
Treasurer: Jim Harney, KF9EX
Director: Doug Kiser, KD4CXG
Director: John Litton, KI4CFH
Director: George Pazak, KD9FCI
Director: Mark Skowronski, K9MQ
Membership
Membership runs from Jan 1 to Dec 31.
Regular: $20/year
Regular: $50 for 3 years
Family: $25/year
Associate (not licensed): $10/year
New Members receive the remainder of the current calendar year for free when they prepay next years dues.
Licensing
Interested in earning your first license? The entry level, Technician license is your gateway to getting on the air. To earn your Technician license, you must answer correctly 26 out of 35 questions correctly on a multiple choice examination.
Portal
LCARC Members Only Portal. If you are a current member and are in need of the password please contact us.
Dedicated to Public Service since 1952
Lake County Amateur Radio Club, Inc.
c/o Lake County EMA/HS
2900 W. 93rd Ave
Crown Point, IN 46307