Author Archives: John Myers

Youngstown Peace Race October 12th, 2025

Hi The Youngstown Peace Race is coming up on Sunday October 12th and we are looking for operators. As much as I would like to join you all on your Nets to ask for assistance, that is just not possible … Continue reading

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Scouts on the Air TODAY 9/30

From Gene W8NET As you may know, I launched a new program 6 months ago called Scouts on the Air. Tomorrow (Tues 9/30), local amateur radio volunteers in IL (details below) are helping me introduce ham radio to a Scout … Continue reading

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California QSO Party this Saturday Oct. 4-5

PCARS Contesters: This coming weekend (Oct. 4-5) we will be participating in the California QSO Party. We will be trying to repeat last year’s performance in which K8BF took first place in the United States, in our category. We have … Continue reading

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Letter writing campaign from ARRL – IMPORTANT

Amateur radio has tried for years to get antenna restrictions put in place by HOA’s removed. To date efforts have failed. The campaign currently underway hopes to get legislation in place to remove these rules. Every ham can help make … Continue reading

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Washington State Salmon Run – TOMORROW Sept 20-21

PCARS Contesters and Friends of PCARS: A friendly reminder: Our Black Squirrel Contest Group will be putting K8BF on the air this weekend Sept. 20-21 (that’s tomorrow)participating in the Washington State Salmon Run. That’s their state QSO Party. The event … Continue reading

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