Join Us as Part of the POTA – Jedi Council for This Year’s PAARC in the Park Event
The Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club is proud to announce our return to Evansburg State Park for the 2025 edition of PAARC in the Park, happening on Sunday, May 4th, from 0800 to 1600 (local time)!
Following last year’s League of Extraordinary POTAmen, this year’s activation embraces the galactic spirit of Star Wars Day—and you’re invited to join us on the bands and among the trees for a full day of amateur radio, camaraderie, and fun.
This themed activation will once again feature our experienced POTA Jedi Council, guiding attendees through hands-on Parks on the Air (POTA) operations, answering questions, and helping hams of all levels make meaningful contacts.
Meet the 2025 POTA Jedi Council:
Bill “BOBA FETT-ENNA Master” – W3FRB
Greg “DAH-lorian” – WA3GM
Joel “CQ-3PO” – NF3R
Pete “Rove One” – K0BAK
Walt “Sith Lord of QRP” – KB3SBC
🗓️ Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
📍 Location: Evansburg State Park,Pavillion A – 851 Mayhall Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426
📡 Operating Hours: 0800–1600
🚨 Guest Operating Opens at Noon
To ensure our Jedi Masters complete their missions before the chaos of the outer rim sets in, guest operators are kindly asked to hold transmissions until after 12:00 PM. From 0800 to 1200, the Council will operate in scheduled one-hour shifts, offering mentorship and structured interaction.
Fuel Your Inner Force Food and refreshments will be provided throughout the day, so come hungry and ready to enjoy the galaxy’s tastiest snacks while chatting and chasing contacts!
Bring your curiosity, your radio gear (if you’d like), and your best sci-fi spirit. Whether you’re logging contacts, exploring the POTA universe for the first time, or just there to soak in the atmosphere—there’s a frequency for everyone.
Don’t miss this unforgettable blend of amateur radio and fandom! Come for the contacts—stay for the galactic vibes.
May the 4th Be With You. Always.
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PAARC member Bill Hewitt, W3FRB wrote a letter to Mike, K8MRD about our recent PAARC in the Park POTA event. K8MRD then featured the club in one of his “Hamradiotube” Youtube Channelvideos. Check out K8MRD’s “My Definition of a Great Ham Radio Club” video here:
ARRL Kids Day Event Jan. 6, 2024, 1:00 PM to 6:59 PM Civil Air Patrol Squadron 904 – Quakertown Airport, 2425 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown, PA 18951
The Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club (K3ZMC) and the Education Alliance for Amateur Radio (KE3AAR) will offer an ARRL Kids Day event. The Civil Air Patrol Squadron 904 from Quakertown will be aiding and hosting us at their facilities.
What is Kids Day? The ARRL offers an event twice a year to promote amateur radio to our youth. Share the excitement with your kids or grandkids, a Scout troop, a church, or the public! Kids Day is designed to give on-the-air experience to young people and foster interest in getting their own license. It is also intended to allow older hams to share their station and love for amateur radio with their children.
For Kids: If you are a young person interested in amateur radio, stop by during the event. Take the opportunity to get on the air and learn what amateur radio is all about.
For Civil Air Patrol Members: Stop by and assist in operating the station and expand your knowledge of communications. An amateur radio license can provide valuable knowledge and experience that can be brought over to CAP in your role as a member or if you desire to pursue a Communications specialty track.
For Amateur Radio Operators (We need PAARC member participation): Listen on any of the following frequencies 10 Meters: 28.350 to 28.400 MHz, 12 Meters: 24.960 to 24.980 MHz, 15 Meters: 21.360 to 21.400 MHz, 17 Meters: 18.140 to 18.145 MHz, 20 Meters: 14.270 to 14.300 MHz 40 Meters: 7.270 to 7.290 MHz, 80 Meters: 3.740 to 3.940 MHz or the Pottstown Amateur Radio Club repeaters 147.210+ 131.8 and 443.55+ 131.8. FT8 on 40 and 20 Meters. Answer any “CQ Kids Day” calls. The suggested exchange is name, age, location, and favorite color. Be sure to work the same station again if an operator has changed. To draw attention, call “CQ Kids Day.”
If you have any questions, contact Walt Skavinsky (KB3SBC) kb3sbc at radiostemalliance dot org
Join us for our monthly meeting at 7:00 pm on Friday, Nov. 4th meeting* at St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Rd., Limerick, PA. The topic is soldering with J.R. McGee, KC3SLM. Area radio amateurs are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.
*In-person scheduled events may be subject to change. Please check our 2M repeater or this website for updates.
An amateur radio license exam originally scheduled for 11/4 has been canceled. Our next session will be on 12/2 at 4:45 pm. See theLicense Exams pagefor more information. You must register in advance for an exam session.
The Educational Alliance for Amateur Radio (EAAR) will be participating in Hawk Mountain Boy Scouts of America Council’s STEM University at Albright College on January 4, 2020. Weather permitting, they will offer a fox hunt ((transmitter hunt) and also on-air contacts to complete the Radio Merit Badge. Listen for them on D-STAR ref63b or the PAARC 2M repeater to coordinate contacts.
2025 MEETINGS First Friday Meetings are at 7:00 pm
at St. James Lutheran Churchexcept in summer ⇒ Jan. 3 Antenna Analyzers ⇒ Feb. 7 Senior Scams
⇒ March 7 Tech Talk
⇒ April 4 POTA
⇒ May 2 Working in Broadcasting
⇒ June 6 Ice Cream Social
EVENTS
⇒ May 4 PAARC in the Park
Evansburg SP POTA
LICENSE EXAMS Held on most first Fridays at 4:45 pm except during July & Aug. No walk-ins. Dates may change.
Next exam: Fri., May 2, 2025 Register for an Exam
BREAKFASTS All hams welcome. WQ Diner, 99 King St.-Rt. 100, Pottstown ⇒ Sundays 7 am ⇒ Weds. 9 am
