PCARS

Welcome to PCARS

Jul 2

Posted by kc8pd in News

PCARS puts the FUN in Ham Radio!

Check us out at our local meeting and see how much fun we’re having in person! In addition to our monthly meeting, we try to have at least one activity each month—another good opportunity to check us out. If you think we look like we’re having FUN, then the next step is to join us.   We’ve got members as far away as California and we welcome all Hams as part of our group.

In addition to having fun, we have made friendships with other Amateur operators, and have spread the message about what Ham radio is all about to our communities. Read the rest of this entry »

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Spring Techncian Class

Mar 4

Posted by kc8pd in Event Calendar, News

March 23, 2010
7:00 pm
March 30, 2010
7:00 pm
April 6, 2010
7:00 pm
April 13, 2010
7:00 pm
April 20, 2010
7:00 pm
April 27, 2010
7:00 pm
May 4, 2010
7:00 pm
May 11, 2010
7:00 pm

LicenseManualAn Amateur Radio class starts Tuesday, March 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Dietrich Building located beneath the radio tower at Family & Community Services, 705 Oakwood Street in Ravenna.  MAP

Students can earn their Technician License and join the exciting and fun hobby of amateur radio.  There is a $25 fee payable to the Portage County Amateur Radio Service (PCARS); texts are $25 and will be available at the class.  All students will also receive a one year membership in PCARS.

Call Jim Aylward, KC8PD, 330-297-7979, or send him an e-mail at aylwardjim@aol.com for more information.

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April VE Testing

Mar 1

Posted by wb9lbi in Event Calendar

April 3, 2010
10:00 am

Another PCARS Volunteer Examiner testing session is coming up soon.  Testing  for Technician, General & Amateur Extra licenses will be conducted by the PCARS VE Team.

LOCATION
Center of Hope
1034 West Main St.
Ravenna, OH     MAP

Please bring the following items to the testing session:

  • Your original license
  • Copy of your license
  • Your FRN number (if you are already licensed or registered with the FCC)
  • Your Social Security  number (if you’re not licensed or registered)
  • Calculator (optional, but recommended for the Extra examination)
  • Photo ID
  • Check for $15.00 payable to ARRL-VEC.

PCARS Volunteer Examiner amateur radio testing sessions are scheduled for the first Saturday of

February • April• June • August • October • December

Walk-ins are always welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, contact Jim Aylward KC8PD.  EMAIL

HOW TO FIND YOUR FEDERAL REGISTRATION NUMBER (FRN)
  1. Go to the FCC License Search web page
  2. Enter your call sign in the Search window, and press the SEARCH button
  3. On the results page, click again on your call sign
  4. Your ten-digit FRN is located in the Licensee Information section of this page, just above your name and address
  5. Bring this number with you to the VE Testing session.
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Birthdays this Month

Mar 1

Posted by k8srr in News

Rick Ray AB8YN Daryl AE5WX
Russ K8QF Steve K8SRR Jennifer KB8GXB
Lorraine KD8BHX Art KD8CGF Rich KD8FDK
Linda KD8FLU Rodney KD8JRF Herschell KJ4MPN
Joe W8KNO Tom WB8LCD
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N1EZZ back from Haiti with stories and photos

Feb 16

Posted by wb9lbi in News

PCARS/RACES/MARS member George N1EZZ is back from his rotation providing emergency communications in Haiti. His exploits are chronicled in the March issue of The Radiogram, which is alway available for your reading pleasure on the Newsletter page of this website.

Next time you see George or talk to him on the air, be sure to give him a big Atta Boy for his service in this time of crisis.  THANKS from all of us at PCARS, George!

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New PCARS Members

Feb 15

Posted by k8srr in News

Welcome to the latest members of PCARS!

Greg KA8TOA Chagrin Falls, OH
William KD8EZJ Tallmadge, OH
Jeff KD8MWE Aurora, OH
Ron N8JAM Brewster, OH
Rick Hiram, OH
Dennis AI8P Norton, OH
Robert KD8CGH Tallmadge, OH
Jim KE8G Parma, OH
Bill KW8KW Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Pat N8ONI Aurora, OH
David WA8GCF Atwater, OH
Bruce KA8SWC Macedonia, OH
Jonathan KD8MLE Mogadore, OH
Eileen KD8MLF Kent, OH
Randy KD8MLG Kent, OH
John KD8MLH Kent, OH
Gary KD8MLI Hiram, OH

If you meet these people on the street, in a meeting, or on the air, be sure to say Hi and introduce yourself. Let’s make our new members feel welcome!

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Instant Member Statistics Now Available

Jan 11

Posted by wb9lbi in News

PCARS members can get instant statistics on the club membership by clicking on the Member Page button above, and logging in.  The MEMBER STATS button will provide up-to-the-minute information in these categories:

  • Member Status
  • Member City
  • Member License Class

On the same page, you also have access to the membership roster, which is searchable by name, callsign, city, or state.  Information is always the very latest available from the centralized Club database.

If you’ve forgotten your login password, please contact Steve K8SRR or Bill WB9LBI and we’ll get you fixed up.  As always, if you’ve changed your address, phone, email, or other personal information, please notify Mary Jo KD8GGZ so she can keep your records updated.

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