Nov 5, 2016 | Club Meeting
It’s the last meeting of the year and our first-ever “Member Night”, where members will present on interesting things they’d like to share with us. It’s also member recognition night, so join us to celebrate the invaluable service of some of our PAARC members. Jim Steiner – W3BWD will be honored for his contributions as an original member of the Pottstown Area Repeater Team; the precursor to PAARC. See a brief history here. Refreshments: bring your favorite holiday cookies. Feel like sharing your recipe? Send it to recipes@paarc.net.
Here are the presentation topics for meeting:
Jerry, K3BZ – A New Vertical from SteppIR Antennas…the CrankIR
Here’s a new lightweight portable antenna that packs in a 2-foot duffel, sets up in just a few minutes, and covers 80M through 6M… 8 HF bands plus 6M. Like all SteppIRs, the CrankIR can be adjusted quickly to the specific band and frequency desired. It even has a tunable radial to maximize performance. Tonight’s 10-minute taste is only the prelude to a complete demonstration of the CrankIR at the February meeting.
Pete, K0BAK – My Pedestrian Mobile Setup
I activated several NPOTA parks in Philly and Manhattan for the first time using a 100w ham station in a backpack and hamstick antennas, that I walked through blocks of Manhattan streets to set up in tiny areas.
Oct 24, 2016 | Club Meeting, License Exams
First Friday PAARC events are held at St. James Lutheran Church, at the intersection of Swamp Pike and Kugler Rd. in Limerick, PA:
VE Test Session – at 5:00 pm: Go for your license or try for an upgrade. Pre-register by sending a request to VETesting@PAARC.NET. Test sessions are administered by examiners accredited by the ARRL. See what to bring to exam session here: www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session.
Club Meeting – 7:00 pm: Adventures of Ed – WA3WSJ and Walt – KB3SBC, prolific National Parks on the Air activators. To learn more about upcoming activations, visit Ed’s NPOTA Rabbit Hole webpage: http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/NPOTARabbitHole.html. At this meeting we’ll also nominate members for 2017 club officer and board positions.
Future meeting: Dec. 2: Member Night, and officer election
Sep 11, 2016 | Club Meeting, License Exams
These PAARC events are held at St. James Lutheran Church, at the intersection of Swamp Pike and Kugler Rd. in Limerick, PA:
VE Test Session – at 5:00 pm: Go for your license or try for an upgrade. Pre-register by sending a request to VETesting@PAARC.NET. Test sessions are administered by examiners accredited by the ARRL. See what to bring to exam session here: www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session. Future session: 11/4.
Club Meeting – 7:00 pm: Presentation on batteries by Tim Drager / W3UE. It’s also pie night. Enjoy pies of the season along with ice cream.
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.
Aug 13, 2016 | Club Meeting
Our next meeting will be on Friday, Sept. 2, at 7:00 pm at St. James Lutheran Church, Kugler Rd. and Swamp Pike in Limerick. Members, friends, and prospective hams are invited to join us. The presentation is on remote operation, with Tom W3EX. Melody and Jane will be accepting money for the PAARC picnic on Sept. 10th.
