Oct 3, 2022 | Fox Hunt
In the world of amateur radio, planned transmitter hunts are known as fox hunts, bunny hunts, and radio sport. We combine radio direction finding with a fun group challenge. Learn more here: wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmitter_hunting
PAARC begins our fox hunts at the Pottsgrove Middle School on 1351 N. Hanover St., Pottstown 19464 N 40 deg., 16.27 min, W 75 deg. 38.15 min.
Questions about PAARC future fox hunting dates and times? Write to the hunt master, Jim, K3CHJ. All are welcome.
NEXT FOX HUNT: Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 at 9:30 am
See the PAARC Fox Hunting webpage for more information.
Aug 9, 2022 | Club Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting at 7:00 pm on Friday, Sept. 2nd meeting* at St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Rd., Limerick, PA. The topic is attic antennas with Rick Rhoads, W3ALG. All are invited. Refreshments will be served. Masks are recommended for indoor events, but are optional.
*In-person scheduled events may be subject to change. Please check our 2M repeater or this website for updates.
Jul 14, 2022 | Club Station, Special Event
The Reading Radio Club will celebrate their 100th anniversary with their W3BN Special Event station on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. There will be a beautiful keepsake certificate to commemorate your QSO with them. Details to come.
As part of this celebration, VHF operators will activate the Reading Pagoda between 1 pm and 2 pm on simplex frequency 146.550 MHz to give local hams an opportunity to get on the log. More to come!
Jun 29, 2022 | Hamfest, News
Here is a list of regional Hamfests in July through October:
July 2 HRAC Harrisburg Firecracker HAMFEST & ARRL State Convention
Begins at 8 am. $7. Harrisburg Postal Picnic Grounds, 1500 Roberts Valley Rd., Harrisburg
Flyer: http://www.w3uu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Firecracker2022-1.pdf
July 3 Murgas ARC HAMFEST
2 Oak St., Plains, PA (Wilkes-Barre area)
K3YTL. 8 am, rain or shine.
http://murgasarc.org/hamfest.htm
August 14 MARC Hamfest at the Kimberton Fire Co. Fairgrounds
The Mid-Atlantic Amateur Radio Club presents their Valley Forge Hamfest on a new date, Sunday August 14.
- Opens at 8 am, vendors at 7 am. $10 entrance per ham; unlicensed family members are free.
- PAARC will have a table (or two if needed) for member equipment sales.
- Tailgate space for $10. Indoor tables are $10.
- VE test at 10 am sharp. Pre-register with K3ITH@arrl.net. Indoor and outdoor, rain or shine. Lots of door prizes.
http://www.marc-radio.org/hamfest2.htm
Get the flyer: http://www.marc-radio.org/HamFest22.pdf
Aug. 6 Reading Radio Club Hamfest
Heritage Park, Sinking Spring, PA 19608, 992 Clematis Street (GPS)
https://www.qsl.net/w3bn/
Sept. 17 & 18 Kutztown Radio Show
Delaware Valley Historic Radio Club
Renninger’s Antiques and Farmers Market
http://www.dvhrc.com/kutztown.html
Oct. 1 Red Rose Repeater Association
New Holland, PA
https://w3rrr.org/
Jul 14, 2022 | Club Meeting, Hamfest
We’ll meet on Zoom or the August 5th club meeting at 7:00 pm. We’ll discuss upcoming hamfests and the club’s member tables at the MARC Hamfest sat the Kimberton Fire Company grounds on 8/14. Contact the secretary for credentials.
We expect to resume in-person meetings and license tests starting with the September 2nd first Friday meeting. More info to come! See you then!
