By May of 1984 repeater frequencies had been assigned, 145.450 receive and 144.850 transmit.  The repeater will be located at Tom's N9AZD QTH in Whiteland and is expected to be in operation in August.  At the September 22 meeting it was reported the repeater was up and running, with a good response throughout the county. The Club immediately began looking for ways to support the community.  Participation in Skywarn, the American Red Cross, the Masonic Home activities and others.
New officers were nominated and elected at the September 22, 1984 meeting.  Elected President - Paul Thomas KA9DTH, Joan Kemp N9DON Vice President, Tom Carroll N9AZD Secy/Treasurer, Ed Wood WB9DVA Activities. The Club moved the repeater to the Whiteland water tower in Fall of 1985.  The Kurchunker Fund was started at the monthly meeting in August 1985.  The first Goblin Patrol was initiated in October 1985.  The new President in 1985 was Jack Parker N9EXK.

Throughout the years the Club has developed the tradition of service to the community and a great pride in the Amateur Radio Service.  The Club has been active with the ARES Amateur Radio Emergency Service,  RACES Radio Amateur Communications Emergency Service and an ARRL American Radio Relay League Club.  The Club has maintained close ties with the Johnson County Civil Defense Agency (now Emergency Management) and the American Red Cross.  Throughout the years we have been active in providing communications at public events such as , Flat Rock 7K Run, Greenwood 10K Run,  local Walk-A-Thons, Bike-A-Thons, school Soccer Jamboree, Masonic Home Pilgrimage; Open House; Christmas Message Event, Franklin United Methodist Community Christmas Message Event, Greenwood Old Settlers Festivities , 1987 Pan American Games Equestrian Event, Whiteland Centennial, Greenwood Indiana High School Band Competition, Halloween Goblin Patrol in support of the Sheriffs Department, Indiana Combined Equestrian Events, the Greenwood Strawberry Festival and others  too numerous to name. 

Over the years the Club officers and membership have brought a variety of skills and  strengths that have added to the Clubs viability, whether in operating capability, service to the community or serving the emergency services during times of emergency and disasters. Mid-State Amateur Radio Club is proud of its purpose of promoting the interest in Amateur Radio Communications, the continued advancement of the radio art, public welfare and community service. 
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