Lamorinda Area Radio Interest Group: Enhancing Emergency Communications in Contra Costa County

Introduction: Hello, today we will introduce the Lamorinda Area Radio Interest Group (LARIG), an amateur radio club dedicated to volunteer emergency communications in the San Francisco East Bay region.

Club Overview:

• Club Name: Lamorinda Area Radio Interest Group
• Call Sign: K6ORI

Contact Information:

• Contact: Keith W. Riley K6KWR
• Daytime Phone: (925) 555-1212
• Email: kwriley7@gmail.com

Basic Information:

• Annual Report: November 17th, 2023

• Meeting Time: Third Wednesday of each month

• Meeting Place: Orinda Community Center

• ARRL Section: EB

• Affiliation Date: September 17th, 2019

• Specialties: General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, Repeaters, VHF/UHF

• Services Offered: Entry-Level License Classes, General or Higher License Classes, License Test Sessions, Repeater

• Description: The Lamorinda Area Radio Interest Group (LARIG) serves as a volunteer emergency communications team in Contra Costa County, California. The club supports communities in Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, and Canyon with emergency communication services and amateur radio training.

  Members are encouraged to participate in meetings, training, and drills. The club runs a weekly net on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM on VHF and UHF frequencies and meets informally every Tuesday morning at Cafe Teatro below the Orinda Public Library. LARIG is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.

Club Statistics:

• Club Members: 70
• Voting Members: 70
• Voting Licensed Amateur Members: 70
• Voting ARRL Members: 63

Officers:

• Contact: Keith W. Riley K6KWR
• President: Albert M. Archangel KK6MVT
• Treasurer: Patricia L. Young KE6TJY
• Secretary, Vice President: Ray W. Breslau KM6QJY

Conclusion: The Lamorinda Area Radio Interest Group plays a vital role in enhancing emergency communication capabilities in the Contra Costa County area. For more information, visit their website or contact them directly. Thanks for watching. For more supporting, please visit talkpod.com.