***Please go to https://www.olyham.org for the new OARS website, this website will soon be closed.***

Meet OARS

Amateur Radio is best when you get active, chat with others and meet up, so join us on the air or in person!


We promise that we don't bite.

Weekly OARS and Thurston County ARES (TCARES) Nets:

OARS operates repeaters on the following frequencies:
147.36 MHz(+) (PL 103.5 on TX output only)
224.46 MHz(-) (PL 103.5)
441.40 MHz(+) (PL 103.5)

The TCARES Net is at 7:00pm every Tuesday on the OARS repeaters, prior to the OARS Net. Guests are welcome, or just listen in if you prefer.
The weekly OARS General Information Net is every Tuesday evening at 7:30PM on the OARS repeaters. Just set your radio for one of the repeaters, and join us. All licensed Amateur Radio operators are welcome. Guests are welcome, or just listen in if you prefer.

The Next OARS meeting is Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023
Our meetings are always open to the public and held at the South Sound Manor Event Center, 455 North Street SE, Tumwater, Wa. 98501 and on Zoom 435-905-935 Password 147360

How to join OARS

Click on the "Online Membership Form" under "Club Related Information", fill it out and submit it. Dues are $25 per year due in Jan each year, use the "Payments to OARS" link.

TCARES

Thurston County ARES is an all volunteer organization of amateur radio operators who serve our community during disasters. If you are interested in joining TCARES, send an email to wa7oly@gmail.com and we will get you started.

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