Radiogram Inputs Due

Posted on February 22, 2026 by John Myers

Greetings PCARS!

It’s that time again – Inputs for The Radiogram! I know we just had a great event this past weekend so if you have pictures and stories from Freezing Your Acorns Off, be sure to send them in for your fellow members to see. We’re also interested in your projects and things that you are having fun with in the world of Amateur Radio.

Please send your inputs in a plain old text with full size pictures to kc8jc@portcars.org by Wednesday, February 25.

And here’s a friendly reminder that you can find The Radiogram input due dates on the PCARS calendar found here: https://www.portcars.org/wp/Calendar_PCARS.html

73!

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REMINDER: FYAO: FREEZE YOUR ACORNS OFF 2/21/26 @9:00AM

Posted on February 19, 2026 by John Myers

Hey PCARS Members:

This coming weekend (Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026) is our annual QRP event we have termed, Freeze Your Acorns Off. If the temps drop, then this will truly be a day that lives up to the name. I’m hoping that many of you are planning your operations and I hope that I will see many individuals and/or teams come out to participate.

We will be meeting, as in years past, at the Fred Fuller Park, 497 Middlebury Rd, Kent, OH. in the Roy Smith shelter. Set up is at 9AM and the event starts at 10AM and runs until 3PM. Plan on attending, even if all you do is come out to cheer on your fellow PCARS members.


[EDITOR: I will be making “pozole” (Google it) for FYAO. Bring your own special recipe to the shelter!]

73 – Chuck W8PT

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I NEED YOUR HELP! de WB8LCD

Posted on February 17, 2026 by John Myers

I’m working on a project that needs your input:
“What are three areas your club (PCARS) excels/specializes in the most, and why?”
All I need is a short paragraph, make it personal. If you can get it back to me before the week is over I’d appreciate it!

Thanks,
Tom WB8LCD

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ANTENNA SIG TUESDAY 2/17/26 @7:00PM

Posted on February 16, 2026 by John Myers

The PCARS Antenna Special Interest Group meeting will be held on February 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM. We will be in-person at the PCARS club site and on Zoom.

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

The Antenna SIG meetings are open to all PCARS members and guests. All ham radio operators or anyone interested in Amateur Radio are also welcome to attend. We will be discussing all aspects of antenna design, construction, test equipment, and experimentation. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion to share their antenna-related projects with the group, or any other ham radio-related topics.

Kenwood Hall WA8LRW
819 Dominion Dr.
Kent, OH 44240
Cell 216-926-6182
kenwood.hall@gmail.com

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FYAO: FREEZE YOUR ACORNS OFF 2/21/26 @9:00AM

Posted on February 16, 2026 by John Myers

Hey PCARS Members:

This coming weekend (Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026) is our annual QRP event we have termed, Freeze Your Acorns Off. If the temps drop, then this will truly be a day that lives up to the name. I’m hoping that many of you are planning your operations and I hope that I will see many individuals and/or teams come out to participate.

We will be meeting, as in years past, at the Fred Fuller Park, 497 Middlebury Rd, Kent, OH. in the Roy Smith shelter. Set up is at 9AM and the event starts at 10AM and runs until 3PM. Plan on attending, even if all you do is come out to cheer on your fellow PCARS members. I will remind you again closer to the date.

73 – Chuck W8PT

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