PCARS is an ARRL Affiliated, Special Services Club. We are a group of Amateur Radio hobbyists located in Portage County, Ohio who believe that the whole point of being in the hobby of Amateur Radio is to have fun with it. Whether you are a new ham or an “old timer”, PCARS has something to offer you. The PCARS monthly meeting is held the second Monday of each month and the meetings start at 7:00 PM. We meet at The American Legion Post 496 – 1945 Mogadore Rd, in Kent. Click for more info!!
Welcome to the latest members of PCARS!
| Raymond KA8WCV | Rootstown, OH |
| Eric KF8CUA | Stow, Ohio |
| Walter W8AR | Stow, OH |
| Josh W8HRF | Akron, OH |
| Melanie K8KSU | Ethan KE8WVV | Eric KF8CUA |
| Kyle W7KFR | Frank W8EZT | Josh W8HRF |
| Paul W8PJW | Ken WA8LRW | John WA8US |
| Douglas WA8UWV | Lloyd WA8YFL |
We will gather at the clubhouse to search for Puerto Rico Park On The Air (POTA) stations from 9:30 AM to 3 PM, utilizing SSB, CW, and FT8 modes.
Additionally, I have been informed that several POTA stations will be operational from the Dominican Republic. It would be wonderful if you could join us for the hunt.
Mike G – KP4VZ
Hello PCARS DXers & Contesters:
Well it’s that time again. Time for me to remind you that the DX/Contesting Special Interest Group meeting will take place Tuesday evening, May 27th at 7PM at our World Famous headquarters.
Among our topics of discussion will be the ARRL International Digital Contest that will be held June 7-8. We will also discuss any other topic(s) that members bring up including upcoming contests in June.
As always, the meeting will be available on ZOOM. So I hope to see a lot of members either in person or on ZOOM.
Event: DX/Contesting Special Interest Group meeting
Topic: Various topics as listed above
Time: May 27, 2025 at 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
PCARS K8BF is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96686108444?pwd=hN5hDgTGWwdLBLXkLSeAfVOfSa4nGq.1
Meeting ID: 966 8610 8444
Passcode: 915088
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73 – Chuck W8PT
Hi everyone, There’s a group build coming up in July. On Saturday, July 12th, I’ll be leading a session at the club site. We’ll be building a 3-band Linked Dipole. Time will be 9am -12noon.
A linked dipole is a multi-band dipole where the radiator is cut into sections, and the bands are changed by connecting or disconnecting the relevant sections.
I have a few of these antennas. I love the simplicity of them. They’re easy to build. There’s no soldering; Most of the connections are done using crimped PowerPole connectors. We’ll be using 18 gauge silicone wire, which is less prone to tangling. With the exception of the center insulator, all insulators will be3D printed.
The cost will be $50 ($51.52 via Paypal). Since I’m printing the parts, I need an accurate count of participants by July 1st. You can register on our website at https://www.portcars.org/wp/group-builds/#dipole. There is a limit of 10 participants, so register early.
If you have questions, reach out to me at wg8x.radio@gmail.com.
Please join us this Thursday, May 22nd, at 8:00 PM for an Ohio Section
ZOOM meeting for everyone interested in participating in the 2025 ARRL
Field Day. The presentation will be moderated by Anthony – K8ZT.
This presentation will provide you with useful information whether you
are a First-Time participant or a Seasoned Field Day operator!
Following the presentation there will be ample time for Q&A. There have
been lots of rule changes over the past several years, and there are
lots of “bonus” points to be accumulated – make sure you are getting all
the points available to your operation.
Thomas Sly is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 2025 Field Day Update
Time: May 22, 2025 07:50 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 86960504629?pwd= i2E79gFK7o4QmMPiOMwo6XjvbwTC0c .1
Meeting ID: 869 6050 4629
Passcode: 663018
73 de Tom WB8LCD, Ohio Sect ion Manager
Please join me tomorrow night Tuesday May 20th at 7 PM for our monthly Antenna SIG. We will be meeting at the PCARS World Headquarters Club Site. Bring your problems and your solutions. All things antenna will be on the table for discussion.
If you can’t attend in person, please join us by Zoom using the information below.
PCARS K8BF is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Antenna SIG Zoom
Time: May 20, 2025 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96686108444?pwd=hN5hDgTGWwdLBLXkLSeAfVOfSa4nGq.1
Meeting ID: 966 8610 8444
Passcode: 915088
Thanks and 73,
Jim, AC8NT
