Shreveport Amateur Radio Assn
Contact Information
- Club Name:
- Shreveport Amateur Radio Assn
- Call Sign:
- K5SAR
- Contact:
- Billy W Netherland K5BWN
- Daytime Phone:
- (318) 525-7209
- Evening Phone:
- (318) 525-7209
- Email:
- k5sar.sara@gmail.com
Basic Information
- Call Sign:
- K5SAR
- Annual Report:
- Mar 26th 2024
- Meeting Time:
- 2nd Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
- Meeting Place:
- Century 21 Elite - 8575 Fern Ave #105, Shreveport, LA 71105
- Section:
- LA
- Affiliation Date:
- Mar 11th 1978
- Specialties:
- Contest, Digital Modes, DX, General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, Repeaters, School or Youth Group, VHF/UHF
- Services Offered:
- Club Newsletter, Entry-Level License Classes, General Or Higher License Classes, Hamfest, License Test Sessions, Mentor, On-The-Air Bulletins, Repeater
- Description:
-
SARA is the regular sponsor of the Shreveport-Bossier Hamfest (shreveporthamfest.com) scheduled for the second Saturday in August of each year at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds in Shreveport.
SARA provides logistic and emergency communications for the Krewe of Centaur and Krewe of Gemini parades each Mardi Gras season; also for the Heart Of Hope LifeCycle Rally held each June and the Miracle Tour bicycle rally benefiting Children's Miracle Network each October.
SARA operates a Clubhouse at the Greenwood Flea Market grounds in Greenwood, LA. Members enjoy gathering the first Saturday morning of each month at 8:30AM for a "Ham & Coffee" breakfast. Guests are most welcome.
SARA has begun an affiliation with the Northwest Louisiana (NORWELA) Council of the Boy Scouts of America, providing support to Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) and other Radio Scouting activities.
- Links:
- http://www.k5sar.com
Club Statistics
- Club Members:
- 123
- Voting Members:
- 123
- Voting Licensed Amateur Members:
- 123
- Voting ARRL Members:
- 75
Shreveport Amateur Radio Assn Officers
-
Contact, Editor
Billy W Netherland K5BWN -
President
Timothy F. Hall K5TFH -
Treasurer
Bobby D. Matthews W5BDX -
Secretary
Randall W. Jackson KY4RJ -
Vice President
Roland E. Hull W5SUM