Tuscola County Amateur Radio Association
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MONTHLY MEETINGS

For the upcoming winter months, November through May update (no meeting in January), our club meetings will be held at the Brentwood Restaurant and Lounge, located on Park Drive in Caro, MI. Monthly meetings are always held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM. Please take a look at updated meeting information for winter below!

You can also check into our weekly Monday night nets for meeting updates. We hope you can join us!

  • blur_on VHF Repeaters
    Both VHF repeaters are Kenwood, running approximately 20 watts to the antenna system. Both use duplexers and controller cards that add control to the various aspects of the repeaters.
  • flare KC8CNN 146.660 Repeater
    KC8CNN repeater operates on 146.66 MHz (100Hz PL) and is located at the local 911 tower facility. The antenna is a Diamond with 6db of gain. It is located on the 410 foot tower at approximately 380 foot level. Coverage is very good in most directions. Generally the coverage is 30-40 miles or more.
  • blur_on WA8CKT 146.820 Repeater
    WA8CKT repeater operates on 146.82 MHz(100Hz PL) and is located in the basement of the Tuscola County Sheriff's' Office. The antenna is a Hy-Gain 7db gain vertical situated at the top of a 110 foot tower. Coverage averages 20-30 miles around the compass.
  • flare KC8CNN 442.550 Repeater
    This 70cm repeater operates on 442.55 MHz (103.5 Hz PL) and located at the local 911 tower facility. It uses the same listening antenna as the KC8CNN repeater with the transmitting antenna a little lower on the tower.
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About Us

TCARA has been active in Michigan's Tuscola County for over 30 years. Membership ranges from 20 - 30 members. We are connected with the local EOC office, and have been active in ARES and many EOC emergency training events throughout the county. The club station is located in the basement of the Tuscola County Sheriff's Office. There are 2 local repeaters that are sponsored and available to use by TCARA and visitors to the area.

If you have questions or would like more information send us an e-mail.

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Meetings

Starting in November (through May 2025 update) our monthly meetings will be held at the Brentwood Restaurant and Lounge, located on Park Drive in Caro, MI. Monthly meetings are always held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm (talk-in will be available our 146.66 repeater). We do not hold meetings in January.

Please also join us on our Monday evening nets, on our 146.66 repeater, at 7:30 P.M.

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