Dec 1, 2020 | Member News, SK
We are saddened to inform our members that Jerry (Gerald) Harley, WA2TTI passed away on Nov. 25, 2020. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. He was a longtime friend of the club and former member.
Here is his obituary from the Pottstown Mercury:
Jerry (Gerald) Harley WA2TTI, SK
Gerald H. Harley, 76, husband of Deborah A. (Moorehead) Harley, Upper Providence Twp., died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, atPottstown Hospital. Jerry was born on December 16, 1943, in Schenectady, NY, to the late Herbert W. and Beatrice (Chase) Harley. Before retiring, Jerry was a computer analyst for 32 years with General Electric, first in Schenectady, then in King of Prussia as GE, Martin Marietta and Lockheed Martin. He also served for 23 years with the 109th Airlift Wing of the New York Air National Guard. Jerry loved muscle cars, amateur radio (known as WA2TTI, OX3GH and P40GH), and travel. In addition to his wife, Jerry is survived by his daughters, Nancy, wife of David Norwood, W. Bradford Twp. and Lucy, wife of Kevin Braun, E. Bradford Twp.; and his grandchildren, Kimberly Norwood, Charles Norwood, Hannah Braun, Matthew Braun, Caleb Braun, and Andrew Braun. Due to pandemic constraints, a private memorial service will be held at Augustus Lutheran Church, Trappe. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Radio Relay League, http://www.arrl.org/memorial-gifts, callsign WA2TTI. Arrangements are by Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc., Trappe.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pottsmerc/obituary.aspx?n=gerald-h-harley&pid=197188382
Oct 13, 2020 | Member News, News, SK
Ronald Joseph Schwendt, 89 of Union Twp., Berks Co., PA, died on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at Penn State Health-St. Joseph in Bern Twp., Berks Co., PA. Born September 30, 1930 in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Joseph Schwendt and the late Helen (Slaboda) Schwendt. He was predeceased by his 1st wife Helen Marie (Dzurkoc) Schwendt. They were married in St. Peter’s and Paul’s RC Church in Trenton NJ on April 24, 1954. Ronald married Mary Kathryn (Burger) Schwendt on April 5, 2008 in Immaculate Conception RC Church, Union Twp., Berks Co. PA. Ronald had been employed by RCA & Zenith Corp. in the 1960’s and 1970’s. He was also Co-owner of Maple Springs Deli, Birdsboro, PA with his wife Helen 1985 to 1995. He was a member of Immaculate Conception RC Church, Knights of Columbus, Arch Bishop Fulton J. Sheen Assembly #3046, Father Bally Council # 1192, PGK Bordentown, NJ Council #570, South Birdsboro Archery Rod and Gun Club, Green Hills Sportsman Association and the Birdsboro Sportsmen Club. He was a longtime member of the Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club, the Rooster Net and Old Buzzards Radio Club.
Ron Schwendt, N3AR SK
Apr 26, 2020 | Member News, SK
We are sad to announce that PAARC member Robert “Bob” Bellini N2IGU of Phoenixville passed away on April 16, 2020. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends.
Bob was Chief Engineer of System Services for Lockheed Martin. His hobbies were robotics, electronics, computers, and Amateur Radio in which he held an Amateur Extra license.
Robert Bellini
Jun 11, 2020 | 13 Colonies, Amateur Radio, Cancelation, Club event, Club Meeting, Member News, Repeater
There won’t be a club meeting on the 2M repeater on Friday, July 3rd. We’re having issues with the repeater. Enjoy the holiday weekend and the 13 Colonies Special Event that runs July 1 to 7. See http://www.13colonies.us
Apr 7, 2020 | Amateur Radio, Club Meeting, License Exams, Member News, News
We expect to be still under the COVID-19 stay at home guidelines for the Friday, May 1st meeting. The meeting will take place on the 2M repeater.
Find us on 147.21 / 147.81 MHz PL 131.8.
Also, Amateur Radio license test sessions are on hold for now.
