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“The Dayton Hamvention® Club of the Year honors go to the Portage County (Ohio) Amateur Radio Service. This very busy club says it has over 40 hours of activities each month, including public service, student outreach, periodic “Build Days” for working on projects together and monthly “Get On The Air” days when the club station is open for members and guests to learn about HF and different modes of operation. The members of PCARS are proud to have been selected |
Dec 4
Welcome to the latest members of PCARS!
| Norm KE8HQK | Mantua, Ohio |
| Brandon KE8KKW | Stow, Ohio |
| Laura N3BSN | Atwater, Ohio |
| Cory W3CDG | Atwater, Ohio |
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!
Dec 1
| Bob K8AAB | Rick K8CAV | Donald K8DER |
| Mark K8HYM | Scott K8SWJ | James KC8RKD |
| Ken KD8EPG | Michael KD8IUA | Jonathan KD8MLE |
| John KD8MQ | Aaron KD8WHA | Robert KD8ZXD |
| Andrew KE8BWA | Paul KE8EGF | Michael N8WCP |
| Paul NO8D | David W8GWI | Gene W8NET |
| Dan WA2MNA | Tony WA8AR | Jeff WA8SAJ |
Hello PCARS,
The PCARS November newsletter (The RADIOGRAM) is coming out in just about a week. The last Friday of the month is this coming Friday – October 26th.
I’m requesting you get your inputs for the newsletter to me as soon as possible. Dead line is Friday, Oct 26th at 8pm.
Send your inputs (articles, in-focus pictures, etc) to kb8uuz@gmail.com
73,
Tom, KB8UUZ
PCARS Newsletter Editor
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As most of you know we are holding a silent auction for the club trailer. I have received a lot questions about the trailer so I thought I would send a QST with some pictures and a brief description. Bids over $300 will be accepted with the largest the winner. Bidding will be open until midnight October 25th. Proceeds will go to the Center of Hope.
The trailer was constructed from a fiberglass Swiss Army Ambulance module. The module is mounted on a wood base which is mounted to a steel boat trailer. It has an equipment bench, an Anderson PowerPoll distribution system for DC power, a GFI protected AC power distribution system, a lighting system and an air conditioner. It has bulkhead connections for antennas and AC power. Also included are a good spare tire and cables to connect the trailer to AC power. The trailer does not require a title (under the gross weight requirement). Some additional pictures are attached. At $300+ this is a great deal for anyone that wants to operate from field sites. The trailer and all contents are being sold “AS IS”. Please send all bids to me at jawilson@j3solutions.com by October 25th. Only bids received by email or in writing will be accepted. Jim, AC8NT |
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Oct 15
Just want to remind you we have a lot of great stuff at the club site available for a donation to the Center of Hope. I thought I would let you know what is available.
Wateloo Tool Chests (3 piece tower with casters)
A collection of magnetic mount antennas
Ceiling pot light fixtures. Never used.
Fluke 95 battery operated portable scope. LCD display is weak, but the scope works perfectly.
Ham Sticks for 40 and 20 meters
MFJ 1622 Antenna.
Decent headset
Distallata water cooler with 2 empty jugs
Battery clock
Lots of odds and ends
All these things are available for a donation. They will be available until October 25th, then we will destroy them. We would prefer them to go into the hands of club members. Let me know if you are interested and I will make sure you get access to the club site. The Arizona QSO Party is this weekend and will provide you access for a look.
Remember the trailer is also available for a donation. The minimum donation will be $300. Let me know if you are interested at jawilson@j3solutions.com.
Please remember all the proceeds go to a great cause the Center of Hope.
Jim, AC8NT
PCARS Members:
I received a reminder from the Ohio QSO Party Activity Whip – Dan W8CAR. I thought it was pretty good, so I copied some of it here for you.
Reminder that the Ohio QSO Party is only 13 days away. Mark your calendar for August 25, Saturday, from noon till midnight EDST (1600Z-0400Z) CW and SSB – work stations on both modes on all bands (except WARC of course)
Here’s your chance to be the Hunted and not the Hunter.
Why you should operate:
1) Check out the radios we have at the club site.
2) Football preseason games are a waste.
3) BIG FUN!
4) The more activity the better
5) Add to your county, mode, band count if you keep records
6) BIG FUN!
7) Come and have some good BBQ Burgers & Dogs and fellowship with your fellow members. Bring a dish to pass around.
8) GET ON THE AIR
9) Did I mention “BIG FUN!!”?
Come on out and help your fellow PCARS members put K8BF (KILO 8 BIG FUN) on the air. We’ll keep a light on for you.
Chuck, W8PT
Contest Coordinator
Aug 10
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It’s time to plan to visit one of our great Ohio State parks and have a little contest fun.Mark this date September 8th on your calendar and visit www.OSPOTA.org for all the details. |
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