Linux & Raspberry Pi SIG Meeting Tues 6/2/26 @7:00pm

Posted on June 2, 2026 by John Myers

Hi everyone,

REMINDER:

The next Linux & Raspberry Pi SIG meeting will be held on Tuesday 6/2/26 @7:00pm in PCARS World Headquarters in Ravenna. The main topic will be dual booting Linux with another OS like Windows (or another instance of Linux). No Zoom – it will be hands-on! Also, any other topics are welcome.

Cya in Ravenna!

P.S.: We still need old laptops!

73 de W8NET Gene

Linux & Raspberry Pi SIG Coordinator

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PCARS May Board Meeting MinutesBoard Meeting Minutes PCARS

Posted on June 1, 2026 by John Myers

Date: 05/04/2026

Time: 7:00 PM

PCARS Headquarters

Attendees

 Chairperson: Greg Ash

 Board Members: Greg,Tom,Gene,Bob,Paul

 Secretary: no

 Guests: Russ, Mike, Rick,Ken,N8wcp, Chuck and Nick on Zoom

Agenda

  1. Call to Order; Greg
  2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes , Approved
  3. Financial Report; by Paul: 12,840.27 current; 156.00 collected for 50/50 78.00 paid out; 200.00 donation Mat Fox new member. 50.00 state tax pd bill ; Liability ins is due; 150.00 collected for youth forum and chk sent for 500.00 to them. 350.00 pd by the club.
  4. Presidents report; Discussed Fliers for trunk fest, they have been made and paid for. Signs are being looked at for directing traffic for parking and the president has up to 500.00 in discretionary spending without approval. Paul will order the porta-potti for trunk fest. Gene has donated some radios for 50/50 door prizes and has determined that 2 out of the 4 mobile radios in storage are not working and will be destroyed and the other 2 need some work. Nick and his family is the hi-lited club member this month. John has updated the board on IO Groups. Echo link is working and outside light has been replaced. Still looking for Secretary.
  5. Vice Presidents report: Discussed upcoming program by Mike Pryce. Discussed an on line site for pcars gear. I am looking for prizes for the Nov meeting as donations. I am also going to invite other club members to come to our meetings and enjoy our programs.
  6. Senior Trustee Report: Nothing to report.
  7. Old business; John discussed IO Groups and pcars QST stays the same. QST from officers informing members of QST e-mail change from Constant Contact to PCARS-QST group.io. Field Day was discussed; Bill will be CW captain, GOTA Station will be same as last year. Questions about power and it was decided that 2 Honda Generators would be rented. If the CW station needs computer Ken can supply it.
  8. New Business; Roast your Acorns was discussed, and the club will pay for Hot Dogs and Burgers. Please donate Ice, Buns and charcoal. Parky has info for flyers for RYAO. Gene and Mike will be cooks.
  9. GOOD OF THE CLUB; Shed will be moved soon. Ron W8AHC had a pacemaker surgery. Please keep him in your prayers. Motion to close by Gene and seconded by Tom. Motion approved and meeting closed.
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PCARS June Radiogram Is HERE!

Posted on June 1, 2026 by John Myers

Greetings PCARS Members, ARRL Officials, Amateur Radio Clubs and all interested people.

The latest issue of THE RADIOGRAM is on the web and ready for you to enjoy. Check out all of the latest happenings with PCARS!

In this issue: Hamvention wrap-up – PCARS Field Day Plans – Linux NOW! – The NOMAD project – and much, much more!

Please feel free to share this newsletter with anyone who has an interest in ham radio or the Portage County Amateur Radio Service in Ohio (PCARS).

Thanks & 73!

J.C. – KC8JC
PCARS Newsletter Editor

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VE Test Session June 6th Has Been Cancelled

Posted on June 1, 2026 by John Myers

Good Morning
The VE Test Session scheduled for June 6th has been cancelled. No one has registered for this session and I will be unavailable that weekend. Going forward to reduce the effort of our VE Team we will be returning to the use of the ARRL VEC. Although Laurel is fee free, the work required by the team to support testing is much larger. Also use of the ARRL VEC will allow more team leaders to be trained in test administration.
Jim, AC8NT

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Change of provider coming for QST announcements

Posted on May 31, 2026 by John Myers

Hi everyone,

We want to give you a quick heads-up about an upcoming change to our club QST system.

Over the next few days, we will be moving our email distribution list from Constant Contact to Groups.io. This change is being made to reduce operating costs while allowing us to continue providing timely club news, event information, meeting reminders, and other important announcements.

For a period of time, you may receive QSTs from both platforms while we make sure all is working properly.

As part of this transition, you should receive an email from our new email service notifying you that you have been added to our mailing list. This message is expected and is part of the migration process.

No action is required on your part. Your subscription preferences will remain the same, and you will continue to receive the same club announcements you receive today.

If you do not wish to receive club announcements, you will still have the option to unsubscribe using the link provided in future emails. However, we hope you’ll stay connected so you don’t miss important club news and activities.

If you have any questions or concerns about this change, please contact me at wg8x.radio@gmail.com.

Thank you for your continued support of PCARS.

73,

John Myers, WG8X
Webmaster, PCARS

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