Check out the December issue of ARRL QST Magazine where you’ll see PAARC featured in an article titled, “Hosting a Successful POTA Event” on pages 86 and 87. This is amazing recognition for the club, along with the members and friends who through their initiative and creativity, forged a fun and successful educational event for the region.
Special thanks go to our president, Walt Skavinsky KB3SBC who put the event together two years in a row. And many, many thanks go to Bill Hewitt W3FRB for submitting this article to QST, and also winning PAARC recognition in 2024 on Ham Radio Tube’s “My Definition of a Great Ham Radio Club” video.
If you’re wondering if we’ll have another POTA event again in 2026 — the answer is yes! “The POTA Challenge: Beyond the Park — Every Contact Creates a Connection” is being planned, and the goal is to strengthen our POTA community by pairing experienced operators with first-time participants to build confidence and skills, not just make contacts. The date and more info to come!
Thanks again to all our event attendees, and those who worked to make our events a success along with efforts that led to recognition by the greater amateur community.