To all PCARS Members:
To all Amateur Radio Clubs:
The ARRL has officially declared 2026 the Year of the Club, and we’re answering that call with a brand‑new on‑the‑air event built specifically to energize your members and put your club front and center.
Introducing the Club QSO Party — the operating event designed FOR clubs, BY clubs.
Other than Field Day, there are very few true club‑focused operating activities. That changes now!
Your club’s station will operate using your call sign plus your club’s age — for example: K2AA/110 — instantly showcasing your club’s history and identity every time you hit the air.
Why your club will love this event
Every mode counts — Phone, CW, Digital
Every platform counts — Repeaters, DMR, EchoLink, and more
Every band counts — All amateur bands except WARC
Every member counts — The more members who contact your club station, the bigger your club multiplier
This is truly an all‑inclusive event. If it gets RF (or even VoIP) out into the world, it counts.
Event Dates – June 20th 00:00 UTC through June 21st 23:59 UTC
How to participate
Individual operators: Get on the air and work as many clubs and operators as possible.
Clubs: Put your club station on the air or allow members to operate using the club call with trustee permission. (Or both there are no geographical restraints)
Your mission:
Rally your members. Activate your club station. Show the amateur radio community who you are.
Full rules and details: www.clubqsoparty.org
Questions? Email info@clubqsoparty.org
73’s
Ken K2WB
Sponsored by the South Jersey Radio Association, Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club, Gloucester County Radio Club, South Jersey Radio Foundation, Kent Amateur Radio Society and the South Jersey Mountain Toppers ARC.
We will be discussing this at the next Contest SIG on the 26th of this month.
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73 – Chuck W8PT
