• Founded in 2022, SECARS (Southeastern Connecticut Amateur Radio Society) is an active amateur radio club dedicated to promoting radio education, emergency communications, public service, and fellowship throughout Southeastern Connecticut.

    Whether you're a newly licensed amateur operator, a seasoned ham, or simply interested in learning more about amateur radio, SECARS offers opportunities to learn, operate, and serve the community.

    Club Repeater & Nets

    SECARS maintains the 146.730 MHz repeater (PL 156.7 Hz), providing a reliable resource for local communications and emergency preparedness.

    Join us on the air for our regular nets:

    • VHF/UHF Net – Sundays at 8:00 PM
    • Southeastern CT Traffic Net – Daily at 9:00 PM
    • Tips Net - Wednesdays at 7:00 PM

    These nets provide opportunities for traffic handling, technical discussion, emergency communications training, and connecting with fellow radio operators.

    What We Do

    SECARS offers a wide range of activities for members and guests, including:

    • Emergency communications training and preparedness
    • Public service and community outreach
    • Technical seminars and educational presentations
    • Amateur radio licensing classes and exam sessions
    • Field Day and Winter Field Day operations
    • VHF/UHF contests and portable operating events
    • Foxhunts (radio direction-finding exercises)
    • Parks on the Air (POTA) and Islands on the Air (IOTA) activations
    • Equipment auctions and swap events

    Education & Community Service

    We are committed to growing amateur radio by supporting schools, Scout troops, community organizations, and new operators. Monthly technical presentations and educational resources help members expand their skills in everything from emergency communications to digital modes and portable operating.

    SECARS welcomes visitors and prospective members. Whether you want to learn about amateur radio, improve your operating skills, participate in public service activities, or simply meet other local enthusiasts, we invite you to join us.

    Email: southeasternconnecticutars@gmail.com

    Groups.io: main+subscribe@secars.groups.io

    Come discover how amateur radio connects people, supports communities, and mailto:main+subscribe@secars.groups.ioa valuable communication resource when it matters most.

    SECARS is an ARRL affiliated club

  • Announcements

    HAM-101 Workshop - Nov 14 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Designed for newly licensed amateurs, a workshop to help new hams set up their station, get on a repeater, learn about antennas, build soldering skills and get over the barrier associate with your first QSO.  All licensed radio amateurs are welcome to attend.  The workshop will be coordinated by Doug Brush N2BTB and will be held at the Uncasville Red Cross - 1031 Norwich New London Tpke.

    Business meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM.  Meetings will be held at the Red Cross at 1031 Norwich - New London Tpke in Uncasville, CT.  We will simulcast the meeting on Zoom, and Zoom invitations will be sent out to all members approximately one week before the meeting is to occur.

    VE Test Sessions are held the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM.  Test sessions are held in person at the Red Cross at 1031 Norwich - New London Tpke in Uncasville, CT.  Photo ID, FCC FRN number and amateur radio license exam fee required.  Walk-ins are welcome.

  • Repeaters

    Output

    Input

    PL Tone

    N2NW 2M

    146.730

    146.130

    156.7

    N1NW 70CM - C4FM Fusion DIgital Repeater Only

    449.725

    444.725

    N/A

    EchoLink

    711268

    N/A

    N/A

    APRS Digirepeater

    144.390

    144.390

    N/A

The Southeastern Connecticut Amateur Radio Society (SECARS) created a New Ham Kit specifically to help new amateur radio operators get oriented. Whether you are a newly-licensed radio amateur or an experienced operator returning after an inactive period, this guide is designed for you.
Our kit compiles essential resources to accelerate your journey into amateur radio, including:
    • Internal SECARS resources: Connect with our local community, repeaters, and Elmer mentoring networks.
    • External references: Essential industry guides, licensing tools, and regional operating assets.
    • Ongoing support: As ever, our experienced members are always here to help you succeed.

👈 Ready to Explore?
Check out our New Ham Kit by clicking on the picture to the left.

SECARS has been incredibly fortunate to be the beneficiary of several generous estates and individuals who have donated amateur radio equipment and monetary funds to support our organization. Thank you for keeping our repeaters running, fund community projects, and support the next generation of hams.

👈Visit our Acknowledgement Page to see the generous community members who have supported SECARS.