NEW MEMBER GUIDE

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, INC.
( SELARC )

Welcome!

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 thirty 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.   

Other community service activities include the Louisiana Chapter of the 

Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Diabetes Association bicycle tours 

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

members the opportunity to enjoy operating amateur radio while serving the 

public good.

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. The campus amateur radio station located in the facilities

of KSLU is an integral part of radio communications for campus emergency

management.

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

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

repeaters on 145.130, 147.000 and 444.250MHz.  It also provides digital packet 

communications through the digipeaters on 145.01 and 145.09MHz.  All of these 

stations operate under the club amateur radio call of WB5NET. 

The annual Hammond Hamfest sponsored by SELARC provides social interaction with 

hams from 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 Homeland Security exercises provide opportunities to enjoy and improve 

your HF phone and CW operating skills, 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

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