Jun 29, 2019 | Field Day, Special Event
Congratulations to the PAARC Field Day team who put together another great operating event again at Welkinweir! Our preliminary total score for 2019 is 4,038 points compared to the 2018 score of 4,738. We suffered through poor band conditions on Saturday and getting contacts was a challenge for even the most determined hams. While our score is lower this year it’s still pretty amazing! We were able to plan ahead a try for more bonus points which made a huge difference! View our 2019 Field Day summary. See the the Field Day page.
Feb 6, 2019 | Events
In case you missed the January meeting, you can view the the presentation on mesh networks from our presenter (and new PAARC member), Tom Nolan W3EX here.
Tip: WV3P posted ths on the Yahoo Reflector –
For those of you who were at the last club meeting, and ask the question “How far away can I get with it?”. Some of those questions can be answered by using an online program that will give an idea of the area you can cover. You can find it here: https://www.ui.com/ . Click on the Software tab and then scroll down till you come to the simulator called Airlink. Click on the button, put in your address, and then put in the address of another ham to see if it’s possible to make the link.
Jan 8, 2018 | Club Meeting
At the 1/5/18 meeting we had a delightful presentation by Richard “Dick” Stewart/K3ITH on his private railroad car and some of his charters. Many hams know Dick as a fellow Rooster, and for his work with PARA (Phila. Area Repeater Assoc.). Given that many hams are train buffs we had a strong turnout of members despite the freezing weather. Dick bought the Francis L. Sutter Pennsylvania RR car two years ago and he and his XYL Cathy have been their own custom touches. This Amtrak certified 1914 Pullman heavyweight business car includes a lounge with originally installed working wood burning fire place, bedrooms, dining room, and full kitchen. It may be connected to almost any Amtrak passenger train and travel up to 110 MPH in the U.S. and Canada. Dick and his family have enjoyed trips all over the country. He also offers charter trips! Visit his website to learn more: http://www.privaterailcharters.com
Francis L. Suter Car
Sep 16, 2019 | Club Meeting, License Exams
Join us for the PAARC monthly club meeting on Friday, October 4th at 7:00 pm. Our presentation will be on ARES/RACES. Come and learn about the important reporting changes for ARES. The presenter will be Richard “Dick” Stewart, K3ITH, the District 1 Emergency Coordinator. You may remember him from the outstanding train car presentation he did last year. All are welcome to join us at St. James Lutheran Church, Kugler Rd. and Swamp Pike, Limerick, PA. Refreshments served.
There will be a Amateur Radio license exam session prior to the meeting at 5:00 pm. Visit this page for details on how to sign up and what to bring.
Aug 5, 2019 | Club Meeting
September Club Meeting on 9/6, 7:00 pm, at St. James Lutheral Church in Limerick, PA – Presentation on Parks on the Air (POTA) and roving, with Pete/K0BAK presenting. Pete will be bringing the amazing rover van he outfitted for maximum contacts on the road.
Besides being a contributor to QST, Pete is featured in a two-part article on his CNPOTA trip to the Maritimes in the latest (Sept-Oct) issue of the Canadian ham magazine “The Canadian Amateur”. Congratulations, Pete!
Pete Kobak – K0BAK is featured in “The Canadian Amateur”
