In the early 1970’s for hams living in Waldo County to attend the nearest radio club meetings it was necessary to travel 35 miles north to Bangor, Maine. W1TJQ was discussing the long drive with K1BZ, and K1BZ said that they should have a local club right in Belfast. It was agreed that it was a good idea. W1TJQ (now K1FZ) did the leg work of organizing support and potential members. After a few weeks a meeting was held in W1HLT’s garage. Then the meetings were held at W1GPB’s sun house in Northport. After a few years the meetings were moved to the Emergency Preparedness Center in Belfast. The club started with a few hams from the Belfast/Northport area. From that day forward, membership has increased and has reached a peak of nearly 50 members in the 90’s from across the county. We currently have around 40 members from around the state and greatly appreciate their support. We partake in various activities such as providing communications at river races, contests, Field Day, help with the EMA Office in Waldo County, etc.  

Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at 685 Swan Lake Ave, Swanville, ME , at the new EMA Building.