The UHF Repeater 443.55 was removed for service on 3/23/25. One of the cooling fans has failed and needs to be replaced. There are two fans in each repeater, Presently, the fans run continuously. The cabinet fan has failed, the condition of the second fan on the transmitter heat sink is unknown. Both will be replaced and a temperature controller will be installed which will control the fans to run only at a set temperature. Expect the repeater to be down for several days. The 2 meter repeater fans will be replaced later. – PAARC Technical Committee
At the Fri., Nov. 1, 2024 meeting we will seek member nominations for five(5) 2025 PAARC Board positions. If you cannot attend the meeting, you may email your nominations to secretary at paarc dot net by 10/31. Please include your name and callsign.
Everyone who currently serves in expiring positions are willing to serve again. You are welcome to nominate additional members, including yourself, for any of these positions. The election for contested positions will be held at the Dec. 6, 2024 club meeting. You will also have the opportunity to send your choices via email.
Here’s the list of positions and their terms: Officers / One year term President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer Executive Board / Three year term One position
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Current 2024 PAARC Board Members Officers President: Walt Skavinsky, KB3SBC Vice President: Glenn Nester, WA3LAB Secretary: Melody Bowers, KB3SJR Treasurer: Nate Rosenthal, N2ADD
Executive Board Members Ed Leshinskie, K3BVQ (term expiring) Ron Donovan, WA8YIH Steve Sobota, K3ALV
Past President Wes Hammerschmidt, N3HWH
Club License Trustee Bob Rex, K3DBD
The PAARC Board of Directors, with the assistance of involved members, oversees the support of and funding for club assets, monthly meetings, special events, license exams, outreach, and strives to build a positive and sustainable vision for PAARC’s future. The Board meets quarterly, or more often as needed.
PAARC is a 501(c)3 non-profit association of radio amateurs. PAARC exists to promote the growth and awareness of amateur radio in the region, to educate and encourage members to get active and get on the air. We encourage radio experimentation to advance radio technology knowledge, build skills, and serve the public interest and safety.
Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club Constitution & Bylaws: https://www.paarc.net/bylaws/ Send any questions to secretary at paarc dot net, or speak to any board member.
Thank you for your membership, and for being an engaged member of your club!
The Wednesday PAARC nets coincide with holidays on Dec. 25, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025, so we won’t be on the air on those two days. The nets will return on Wed., Jan. 7, 2025. Please join us and check in! Learn more about PAARC nets: https://www.paarc.net/nets/
PAARC’s next fox hunt will be on June 8, 2024 beginning at 9:30 am. We will start at the Upper Parking Lot of the Pottsgrove Middle School on 1351 N. Hanover St., Pottstown 19464 N 40 deg., 16.27 min, W 75 deg. 38.15 min. Jim, K3CHJ will be the fox.
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:
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
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
