Aug 9, 2018 | Member News, SK
We mourn the passing of former PAARC member George T. Judge KD3H, 76, husband of Margaret Lynne (Sheeler) Judge, of Royersford. He passed away on Tues., Aug. 7, 2018 in Manatawny Manor. Born on Dec. 23, 1941 in Norristown, he was a son of the 
late Mary (Scally) and Joseph Judge. In 1952, he and his mother, Mary, visited Ireland aboard the Queen Mary and returned on the Georgic. A 1959 graduate of St. Pius High School, George had been employed at the Naval Shipyard, the former Control Data Corporation and Fetterolf Corporation.
He enjoyed drag racing motorcycles and watching NASCAR on Sundays. A ham radio operator, George was a member of the Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club. He loved trap shooting, shooting bow and arrow, golfing, playing basketball and playing evening volleyball at the high school. He also enjoyed repairing clocks and model trains and took flying lessons for years.
In addition to his loving wife of 53 years, George is survived by his daughter: Jennifer Lynne, wife of Horace Reinford, of Boyertown; and grandsons: Horace Reinford, III and Jack Thomas Reinford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: William and Joseph Judge.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Cattermole – Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford. Officiating will be the Deacon David Kubczak. Interment will follow in the St. Ann Cemetery, Phoenixville. Friends will be received from 10:00 – 11:00 am at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com
Jan 8, 2018 | Club Meeting, Member News
In case you missed the Dec. meeting, we honored the following members for their contributions to the club:
Bob Rex, K3DBD – Chairman of the Technical Committee and longtime supporter of the club and its members. Bob put the club repeaters on the air way back when, so without Bob there would be no club! Bob keeps the club equipment up and running to this day. He’s also given generously of his time to help members solve technical issues.
Ed Leshinskie, K3BVQ – As the founding member of the Pottstown Area Repeater Team and monthly program director, Ed enjoys welcoming new hams to the hobby, especially through his weekly nets.
Ed McCoy, N3WXW – Ed retired this year from being our longtime events and Field Day chairman. Ed has been a tireless promoter of Amateur Radio to youth and adults alike, and he gave PAARC public visibility.
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Mar 13, 2017 | Member News
PAARC member, Ed Breneiser – WA3WSJ, just completed his new book on the Philadelphia Reading & Pottsville Telegraph Company. Get a copy for $8.99, plus shipping.
“While researching a book about the birth of the electro magnetic telegraph in the Unites States of America, I came across this very interesting piece of telegraphic history. I was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, but I have never heard any mention of the Philadelphia Reading and Pottsville Telegraph Company or PR&PT. (more…)
May 29, 2017 | Member News
Jim Steiner, W3BWD
With great sadness we mourn the loss of Jim Steiner, W3BWD. Jim passed passed on to the heavens on May 25, 2017. It was only last December that we honored Jim for his service as a founding member of the Pottstown Area Repeater Team, the precursor to PAARC. Jim housed the 2M repeater at his home for eighteen years, and was a contributing member for over four decades. He will be deeply missed by his amateur radio family.
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