Lutheran Amateur Radio Support Network

LARSN provides training, resources and is ready to respond in a disaster or emergency with Christian compassion to provide amateur radio communication support for Lutheran Congregations, Regional Groups, or Agencies, and assist our communities as needed and requested by local authorities.

History:

The LARSN was established to assist with communications when hurricanes, floods, fires, and other disasters disrupt telephone service and other methods of communications. Initially developed for Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) offices, colleges, and congregations, LCMS World Relief and Human Care, local affiliates of Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR), and local support systems such as the Inter-Lutheran Emergency Response Team (I-LERT) in the southwest and Tri-LERT in Upstate California, Nevada, and Hawaii. Disasters and amateur radio extend beyond defined borders, therefore, LARSN does not limit support or coverage and all are invited to assist the community at large.