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!
| Chris CFORNES | Windham, OH |
| Ralph N8BAY | Stow, OH |
| Joe KF8ADQ | Kent, OH |
| John WA8US | Hudson, OH |
| Melanie K8KSU | Wes K8NYM | Jordan KE8MKY |
| Ethan KE8WVV | Frank W8EZT | Paul W8PJW |
| Ken WA8LRW | John WA8US | Douglas WA8UWV |
| Lloyd WA8YFL |
Are you in the market for an antenna that can increase the range of your handheld and fit in your pocket or go bag? If so, then I have just the thing for you. Over the last year I’ve built maybe half a dozen Roll-up J-Pole antennas. It’s not my design. It was originally in the September, 1994 issue of QST, then reprinted 12 years later in the newsletter of an Amateur Radio Club in Utah.
On June 8th, I’ll be leading a group build of these antennas. This will take place at the club site that day from 9 AM – Noon.
The cost of the antenna kit, including adapters is $15 cash or $16.05 via PayPal. I prefer paid in advance via PayPal so I can make sure to bring enough kits. But, if you want to give me cash at a club meeting, that’s fine as well.
The J-Pole comes with all the adapters that you’ll need to attach to anything from a SMA (Male or Female, or a BNC. That should be what the Dr ordered for most modern HTs.
For more details, please visit our website at portcars.org. To reserve your spot and order as many kits as you need, just click on the image provided below.
Feel free to reach out with any questions. My E-mail is wg8x.radio@gmail.com.
73 DE WG8X
Our next Portable Operations SIG will be on Tuesday, May 14th at 7 PM. We have the usual things on the dance card this month. I’m going to be asking some questions about something on my wish list.
The Hamvention forum schedule has a few sessions that might be of interest to the portable operator. A couple of them are specifically geared to POTA and activations. You can read the forum schedule at https://hamvention.org/event-details/forums/
We’ll talk about the April ParkPedition at Punderson State Park, and how it snowed that day.
We never did get to talk about the N3FJP improvement last month. I’ve also seen various logging programs popping up. I can’t believe that they are not driven by the popularity of POTA.
Lastly, what were your thoughts on the EM storms over the weekend? Nothing like turning on the radio to find nothing but dead air.
See you on Tuesday!
As usual, we’re meeting at PCARS World Headquarters (705 Oakwood St, Ravenna). If you’d prefer, feel free to join us on Zoom. Here’s the info:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92154491950?pwd=cmZNSlFhZVRmcVg3L3pnazdrK1ZuUT09
Meeting ID: 921 5449 1950
Passcode: 878917
One tap mobile
+13092053325,,92154491950#,,,,878917# US +13126266799,,92154491950#,,,,878917# US (Chicago)
Hop you can make it!
73, DE WG8X
Don’t miss out on our upcoming PCARS meeting, which is just around the corner! Be sure to mark your calendars for Monday, May 13, and join us at American Legion Post 496 on Mogadore Rd in Kent. The meeting will commence promptly at 7:00 PM.
During this month’s gathering, we are thrilled to have ARRL Field Services Manager, Mike Walters – W8ZY, as our guest speaker. He will discuss the significance of local clubs in the ongoing success of Amateur Radio, and what the best clubs across the country are doing to be a part of that success. Clubs like PCARS! Feel free to ask any questions you may have!
Portage County Amateur Radio Service is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: PCARS Monthly Meeting
Time: May 13, 2024 06:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97799867749?pwd=VFovbkFxSXhzMnF1Qm9kUDhDaksydz09
Meeting ID: 977 9986 7749
Passcode: 575209
Minutes of April 2024 Monthly Meeting:
Click here to see last month’s meeting minutes or use the following link copied to your browser:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1adsWHHcwRg7HcpcuCxD1RUSQP2WpYqKk/view?usp=sharing
Mike – KP4VZ
PCARS President
Friday, May 17th | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 18th | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 19th | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
www.Hamvention.org
Hamvention is the world’s largest annual gathering of radio amateurs and has been sponsored by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) since 1952.
Tickets
Tickets are $26 advance registration and $30 at the door. Includes admission for all three days. 12 years and under are admitted free if accompanied by a valid ticket holder. Junior high through high school students can obtain a free ticket at the will call window.
Meet ARRL Officials and Program Representatives
Stop by and say hello to President Rick Roderick, K5UR, First Vice President Kristen McIntyre, K6WX, Second Vice President Mike Ritz, W7VO, Great Lakes Division Director Scott Yonally, N8SY, Vice Director Roy Hook, W8REH, Ohio Section Manager Tom Sly, WB8LCD, Education and Learning Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, ARRL National Instructor Gordon West, WB6NOA, and many more.
ARRL Youth Rally – Saturday May, 18
Young hams and young newcomers to amateur radio are reminded to register for the 2024 ARRL Youth Rally, which will be held on Saturday during the convention. While Hamvention offers free tickets for youths aged 12 through high school, advance registration for the Youth Rally ($20) includes a t-shirt to wear on Saturday, a badge, lanyard, and reusable tote bag. Advance registration ends Sunday, May 12. Register now.
ARRL Membership
Bonus gift when you join ARRL or extend your membership at Hamvention.
ARRL-sponsored Forums
Enjoy a wide range of exciting ARRL forums and discussions in Forum Room 3.
ARRL Events App
Download the ARRL Event App to help navigate Hamvention on your mobile device. The app includes Hamvention’s full program, so attendees can browse and schedule forums, find affiliated events, and preview the list of exhibitors. During the event, follow the hourly prize drawings. Available for Apple and Android devices, or use the browser version.
Get There!
Check out the ARRL National Convention program guide (PDF). For more information about Hamvention and to purchase tickets, visit www.hamvention.org.
PCARS 2024 Field Day Dinner will be served Saturday, June 22 starting between 5:45 and 6:00 pm. Dinner will be delivered to on-duty station operators/loggers first. Dinner for PCARS members and guests will start immediately after.
Dinner is free to all pre-registered PCARS Members. Guests will be charged $5.00 each. I am requesting that everyone who wants to share FD Dinner with us please register by June 8 so we can have enough food available for everyone.
To register online for FD Dinner click the following link:
2024 PCARS Field Day Dinner Reservation Form
Dinner Menu: Rigatoni; Fried Chicken; Parsley Potatoes; Green Beans; Rolls & Butter. Bottled water will be available (no charge); soft drinks may be available (no extra charge).
Please note that to have dinner with us you must be on the dinner registration list. Those on this list will be served first. PCARS members (and paid guests) not registered for dinner may be served after registered members have eaten (if extra food is still available).
Tony WA8AR, Field Day Chairman
