PCARS Contesters:
Here’s a list of state QSO parties that will take place in a few weeks.
April 12 – 13:
New Mexico QSO Party
Georgia QSO Party
North Dakota QSO Party
April 19 – 20:
Nebraska QSO Party
Michigan QSO Party
Ontario QSO Party
April 20:
Quebec QSO Party
73 – Chuck W8PT
The next Flex Net will take place on Wednesday April 9th at 8:00 PM. This month’s net will take place on 6 meters USB phone on 50.150 MHz, , +/- QRM. Technician class license holders have full privileges on 6 meters and I’d love to see more of our Technicians on this net.
The Flex Net is a great place to contact other PCARS members and QSL for the PCARS A to Z Award. Information about this award can be found on the PCARS web site under the “Awards” tab. The net is a lot of fun and gives valuable feedback on how well your station is operating. I hope to hear you then!
73, Rick K8CAV
Hi POTA fans!
Our next PCARS POTA SIG meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday 4/8/2025 7:00pm at PCARS World Headquarters in Ravenna.
Our next POTA shindig will be at Cuyahoga Valley National Park on Saturday April 19, 2025 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. This is our “World Amateur Radio Day + 1 Day” event AND the “Spring POTA Support Your Park” weekend. We will be at Shady Knoll Picnic Area, with spill over (if needed) at Boston Run Trailhead.
Shady Knoll
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rTmmakeQUT5eSWyBA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Boston Run Trailhead
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MU1cJUexopRPqYZ9A?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Both areas are just west of Rt 8 on 303.
We still need some volunteers for food, drinks, paper towels, etc. Contact me or be at the POTA SIG meeting.
73 de W8NET Gene
Hi everyone,
I have to cancel the meeting tonight. Sorry for the late notice.
73 de W8NET Miles “Gene” Marsh
ARRL A1 Operator
3905 Century Club Master #47
3905 Century Club 8th Area Director
Hurricane Watch Net member
Portage County Amateur Radio Service trustee
Greetings PCARS Members, ARRL Officials, Amateur Radio Clubs and all interested people.
The latest issue of THE RADIOGRAM is on the web and ready for you to enjoy. Check out all of the latest happenings with PCARS!
www.portcars.org/wp/go/april-2025-radiogram
In this action packed issue: Club Officers share their updates – A New Decoration For The Club Site – Tips And Tricks – Links from Around The World – Upcoming Events – And much, much more!
Please feel free to share this newsletter with anyone who has an interest in ham radio or the Portage County Amateur Radio Service in Ohio (PCARS).
Thanks & 73!
J.C. – KC8JC
PCARS Newsletter Editor
