In Somerset, the primary organization is the Lake Cumberland Amateur Radio Association (LCARA), an ARRL-affiliated club with nearly 100 members dedicated to ham radio and emergency communications. Based at Slate Branch Baptist Church, the club hosts monthly meetings on the fourth Monday at 6:30 PM and special “Hands On” sessions on the third Monday to help members with technical projects like antenna building and radio programming. Beyond formal meetings, they gather for breakfast every Wednesday at 8:00 AM at the Frisch’s Big Boy in Somerset. LCARA is highly active in the community, providing radio support for events like the Somernites Cruise and the McCreary Gravel Rally, and they operate multiple repeaters across the region to ensure reliable communication. Membership is open to licensed operators and those interested in earning their license, with individual dues typically around $25 per year.