Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club (PAARC) is an ARRL affiliated club with educational programs of interest to amateur radio operators on first Fridays in Limerick, PA. We offer weekly radio nets, license exams, and operating opportunities to build skills and advance the interest, knowledge, fraternalism of amateur radio in the community, and to serve the public interest and safety.  PAARC operates 4 FM repeaters including C4FM analog and digital, and APRS Digi.

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13 Colonies Special Event – 7/1-7

July 1 (9AM Eastern) to July 7 (Midnight Eastern) (July 1, 2019-1300 UTC to July 8, 2019-0400 UTC) 2019 theme: Forts of the Revolution From July 1st through July 7th members of the Holmesburg, Phil-Mont, and Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Clubs, and the Philadelphia...

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Dave Burton, KC3EYL – SK

David C. Burton, KC3EYL passed away suddenly on March 10, 2019 at age 58.  He was an active member at PAARC and a could frequently be found on the 2M repeater where he enjoyed friendly banter with his friends at PAARC. He resided in Pottstown with his beloved wife of...

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Glenn Mohler, AB3TQ – SK

It is with deep sadness that we report the sudden passing of Glenn Mohler, AB3TQ of Mohnton, PA on March 4, 2019. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. He will be missed. We will post more information when it becomes available. Glenn was a member of both...

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PAARC Picnic – 7/5 at 6:30 pm

Please in us for our annual club picnic on Friday, July 5th at 6:30 pm at St. James Lutheran Church in Limerick, PA.  Instead of the usual monthly meeting presentation, come and dine with friends in the air-conditioned comfort of our large meeting room at the church....

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Field Day: What to Expect on 6/22 – 23

Here is what to expect for PAARC Field Day on Saturday, 22nd and Sunday, June 23rd: SATURDAY:  Radio operators, and anyone else who wants to attend, can join us for a 9:00 am breakfast at The Ridge Restaurant, 960 Ridge Rd. (Route 23, just east of where Route 100...

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PAARC Field Day at Welkinweir – 6/22-23

Come out and experience ARRL Amateur Radio Field Day with the Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club on Saturday, June 22nd at 2:00 pm through Sunday, June 23rd at noon. We will operate from beautiful Welkinweir,1368 Prizer Rd., in Pottstown, PA. We'll have multiple...

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PAARC Auction – 6/7

Join us for the PAARC Auction on Friday, June 7th. Bidders are encouraged to inspect the auction items from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The auction begins at 7:30 pm. We accept cash, and PAARC members may also pay by check. Auction proceeds benefit PAARC. Refreshment table....

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Warminster ARC Hamfest / EPA Section Convention – 5/5

The Warminster ARC Hamfest and ARRL Eastern PA Section Convention is on Sunday, May 5th, 2018. Doors open at 7 a.m. (vendors at 6 a.m.) at Bucks County Community College - Lower Bucks Campus 1304 Veteran’s Hwy (Route 413) Bristol, PA 19007.  Click here for flyer. ...

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Club Meeting: 5/3 – RFI with Barry K3EUI

Join us on Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm for a presentation on radio frequency interference, with Barry Feierman K3EUI  We meet at St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Rd. in Limerick, PA.  Refreshments served. All are welcome.  Preceeding the meeting at 5:00 pm there...

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Repeaters

147.21 / 147.81 MHz  PL 131.8
224.02 / 222.42 MHz  PL 131.8
443.55 / 448.55 MHz  PL 131.8

ANNOUNCEMENTS

2025 MEETINGS
First Friday Meetings are at 7:00 pm
at St. James Lutheran Church except in summer
⇒ Jan. 3  Antenna Analyzers
⇒ Feb. 7 Senior Scams
⇒ March 7  Tech Questions Demystified

BOARD MEETING
⇒ Feb. 3, 2025

LICENSE EXAMS
Held on most first Fridays at 5:00 pm
except during July & Aug.
No walk-ins. Dates may change.
Next exam: Feb. 7, 2025
Register for an Exam

BREAKFASTS
All hams welcome.
WQ Diner, 99 King St.-Rt. 100, Pottstown 
⇒ Sundays 7 am 
⇒ Weds. 9 am 

AREA HAMFESTS
https://epa-arrl.org/epa-hamfests/

 

 

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