Whether you are a new ham or an experienced old-timer, we hope your enjoyment

 of amateur radio will be enhanced through the activities and programs of SELARC.

The SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, Inc. is registered in the State of 

Louisiana as a non-profit organization and has been serving amateur radio 

operators in the Florida parishes area for over forty years. Since its 

beginning in 1974, the club has attempted to meet the social, technical and 

operating interests of the members.        

Amateur radio is both a hobby and a public service. SELARC is active in 

supporting community agencies such as the American Red Cross and the Tangipahoa

Office of Homeland Security through the Amateur Radio Emergency Service. (ARES).  

Other community service activities include the Multiple Sclerosis Society bicycle tour 

in the Fall and the Louisiana Special Olympic Games in the Spring to provide our 

members the opportunity to enjoy operating amateur radio while serving the 

public good. In 2008, SELARC was named the "VOLUNTEER GROUP OF THE YEAR" by the

Louisiana Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Association.

SELARC is proud to have partnered with Southeastern Louisiana University to

serve the university and community for over 30 years. Through our association

with the Tangipahoa Parish Office of Homeland Security, Project LION and 

Southeastern radio station KSLU-FM we have been an active component in the 

communications plans for Homeland Security and disaster management for local

and regional events including severe weather incidents, train derailments and evacuations.

You can find more information about SELARC on our web site at www.selarc.org, 

or in the SELARC Constitution. 

To meet the needs of the membership, SELARC funds and operates three voice 

repeaters on 145.130, 147.000 and 444.250MHz. All of these stations operate under

 the club amateur radio call of WB5NET and require a 107.2 PL tone. We also provide digital

 communications through the packet repeaters (digipeaters) on 145.01MHz.

The annual Hammond Hamfest sponsored by SELARC provides social interaction with 

hams throughout the southeastern United States. It provides the major 

portion of the operating funds of the club, while at the same time bringing 

amateur radio dealers and computer exhibits to Hammond for "hands on" shopping 

and hosting educational sessions for improving our communications skills. 

Other activities such as Field Day, the Simulated Emergency Test and periodic 

ARES and emergency communicatons exercises provide opportunities to enjoy and improve 

your HF skills on voice or CW, as well as practical problem-solving in

antenna and power supply requirements. 

As officers and members, we hope you will enjoy your association with the 

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, Inc. and will be a contributing factor

to the growth and preservation of our exciting hobby! 

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, INC.
SELARC
P.O. Box 1324
Hammond, LA 70404

www.selarc.org

Or you can e-mail us at wb5net@arrl.net