Jul 17, 2016 | 6 Meters, Events, Nets, Special Event
Calling all PAARC members…. 
Yes, it’s that time of the year again when we run nets from locations other than our shack.
This year we’ll be running both the Magicians Net and the AM Mini Boat Anchor Net from high atop the Hopewell Fire Tower at French Creek State Park. We’ll be testing out new antennas that a few of our members recently purchased specifically for 6 meters. The antenna is called the OA-50, an omni directional antenna model made by Par Electronics. From initial tests, this thing really works. Let us know what you think.
Rigs & Antennas: The Magicians Net will be running a Yaesu FT-991, and the AM Mini Boat An
chor Net will run a Gonset (Gooney) G-50 for the AM portion of the net. Both stations will be sharing a Par Electronics OA-50 Omni Angle Antenna.
Times: We will start taking check-ins for the Magician’s Net at 8pm this coming Wednesday, August 31st rather than our regularly scheduled time of 8:30pm. Thank you Ed/K3BVQ for your support! The AM Mini-Boat Anchor Net will start at its usual time 9pm.
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Jul 5, 2016 | Club Meeting, Events, Special Event
Join us for our annual club picnic. Plenty of food! Raffles! Bring yourself and enjoy!
Click here picnic webpage
When: Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 from noon to 4 pm
Where: Ironstone Park, 141 Grist Mill Rd., Boyertown, PA, the new pavilion/full facilities
Cost: $15 each for current members and their families, $5 for children under 14
Catered by Moyer’s: Broasted chicken, pork barbecue, hot dogs, hamburgers, potato and mac salads, and more! Ed-K3BVQ’s famous baked beans. Desserts and beverages included.
Jun 30, 2016 | 13 Colonies, Contesting, Special Event
This Years Event Dates / July 1 (9AM EST) to July 6th (Midnight EST)
(July 1, 2016-1300 UTC to July 7, 2016-0400 UTC)
PAARC members had so much fun participating in the 13 Colonies Special Event in past years, that a few wanted to get more involved. This year some members will operate special event station WM3PEN for part of the time during this 6 day event. If you plan to participate and work colony stations, you’re encouraged to spot it for others at DX Summit. In 2015, over 126,000 total contacts were made in this event.
“Join us to honor the 13 original Colonies, our Independence and our Veterans and Military.” 73′ Ken Villone -KU2US, event founder
This year’s theme is “Colonial Soldiers of the Revolution.” Learn more about the event here: http://www.13colonies.net
