Salem Repeater Association

08/16/2026

Swaptoberfest, our next regional swap meet and get together is happening locally a few months away. Start stashing cash and studying for your next license upgrade.

https://swaptoberfest.com/

Laurel VEC will be doing the in person, paper exams which means no testing fees.

Swaptoberfest 2026 Saturday October 17, 2026

07/04/2026

Not so great for hf radio but the repeaters are working fine! Enjoy the Aurora Borealis tonight, celebrate our nations birthday tomorrow.

06/26/2026

Who’s setting up for ARRL Field Day?

Let’s see your stations.

Be safe, be prepared and remember to protect yourself as much as you plan to protect your radios in this weather.

Have a fantastic time on the air.

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.

06/09/2026

Have you tried all of our repeaters?

06/08/2026

Are you going to setup for Field Day? It’s only a few weekends away. Charge up your batteries and dust off the solar panels.

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.

06/06/2026

SeaPac!

06/05/2026

Today is the day!

Travel safe.

The Northwest's largest ham convention, held annually in Seaside, Oregon. Seminars, workshops, exhibitors, flea market, banquet, and more.

05/23/2026

ARRL’s Field Day will be taking place on June 27th and June 28th.

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.

05/23/2026

Sea-Pac is just a few weeks away.

The Laurel Mountain repeater frequency 147.020 tone 186.2 covers a good part of the trip on Hwy 22.

The Northwest's largest ham convention, held annually in Seaside, Oregon. Seminars, workshops, exhibitors, flea market, banquet, and more.