PCARS (K8BF)

Hello PCARS Contesters and DXers:

We will be holding our DX/Contesting Special Interest Group meeting on Aug. 22 at 7PM at the club site. The main topic will be the Ohio QSO Party and our getting K8BF once again on the air in this contest.

I hope to see many of you there or attending by ZOOM.

Event DX/Contesting SIG
Topic: Ohio QSO Party.
Time: August 22 at 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85790426465?pwd=YVBTUnhMaXVwNTN5amxsQnU0RnhDdz09

Meeting ID: 857 9042 6465
Passcode: PCARS2022

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73 – Chuck W8PT

August is passing fast, and that means it is time for gathering inputs for the September issue of the PCARS newsletter – The RADIOGRAM!
Inputs for the September 2023 issue of The RADIOGRAM are due on Friday August 25th at 8pm. (as always – the last Friday of the month).
Help keep the newsletter interesting to all by sending in your article for the PCARS newsletter. And, don’t forget the in-focus, large format photos as well!!!

Let all of PCARS know what projects or ham operations are keeping you busy.
It would be very much appreciated if you send your inputs in prior to the deadline.
Send your inputs and in-focus photos to kb8uuz@gmail.com

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Take Care & 73,
Tom “Parky”, KB8UUZ
PCARS Newsletter Editor

Hello PCARS Contesters and DXers:

We will be holding our DX/Contesting Special Interest Group meeting on Aug. 22 at 7PM at the club site. The main topic will be the Ohio QSO Party and our getting K8BF once again on the air in this contest.

I hope to see many of you there or attending by ZOOM.

Event DX/Contesting SIG
Topic: Ohio QSO Party.
Time: August 22 at 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85790426465?pwd=YVBTUnhMaXVwNTN5amxsQnU0RnhDdz09

Meeting ID: 857 9042 6465
Passcode: PCARS2022

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73 – Chuck W8PT

Saturday, August 26th, 2023 is this year’s Ohio QSO Party and the PCARS BBQSO Party and Open House! This is a great event where you can operate with our contest group and enjoy a meal with your ham radio friends.

The club will provide beverages, burgers, brats, buns, and condiments. Everyone is encouraged to bring snacks or a side dish to share.

Contest set up starts at 10 AM – Contest starts at Noon and ops will continue until midnight (12-hour contest). Food will be served around 2:00 pm.

See you there!

Nick AC8QG
PCARS President

The next meeting of the PCARS Antenna Special Interest Group will be held today August 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM. We will be in-person at the PCARS club site and on Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87220356586?pwd=czgvLzRPcjVBT2hPSkVIZU1VaU84Zz09

Meeting ID: 872 2035 6586
Passcode: PCARS2022

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, and talk about their antennas.

Bob N8QE