PCARS (K8BF)

This coming Thursday (July 27). I’ll get the doors open around 6:30 – 10:00pm. Check into the Net! You can do it from the Clubsite or you can do it elsewhere – but get checked in! (The cool kids will be at the Clubsite)

We’ll have plenty of time for discussion. Major changes in the ARRL dues schedule. YDXA this coming weekend. W1AW/8 operations coming up the end of the month. Ohio QSO Party. Pending legislation. PCARS Cruise-In. There’s a lot happening in the Amateur Radio World!

Bring some snacks. If there’s a consensus we can have some pizza dropped off. Get your lawn and yard work done early. Be there!

73,
Tom WB8LCD

K3LR Super Station to Host Young Hams During the
RSGB IOTA Contest on July 29

DX Engineering has a long history of supporting young hams. The experienced operators at the company recognize the importance of extending opportunities to the bright and talented youngsters who represent the future of amateur radio. It’s part of DX Engineering’s commitment to paying it forward to the ham radio community.

In the spirit of being Elmers—one of the hallmarks of this great hobby—DX Engineering and CEO Tim Duffy, K3LR, have gotten behind many youth-oriented efforts including the Dave Kalter Memorial Youth DX Adventure (YDXA). Dave Kalter, KB8OCP (SK), was a founding member of the YDXA. The program was named in his honor after he became a silent key in November 2013.

Every year since its founding, the program has sent licensed hams ages 12-17 on DXpeditions with the goal of honing their abilities and creating unforgettable experiences that will foster a lifelong passion for amateur radio.

While past trips have sent operators to Costa Rica and Curacao (contest station PJ2T), this year will be the first time the event will take place in the United States. Youth participants Katherine Campbell, KE8LQR; Grace Papay, KE8RJU; Lilly Colon, W8LIL; Agnes Wagner, AD8IR; and Ben Wagner, AD8FQ will be operating on July 29 from the K3LR super station in western Pennsylvania during the 2023 RSGB IOTA Contest, which runs from July 29, 1200Z to July 30, 1200Z. The group will be using the W3Y special callsign. K3LR, N8AMY, and K8MNJ will serve as hosts of the operation, which will be led by W8CI and AB8YK.

The 2023 adventure is also being sponsored by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA).

“Giving y0ung amateur radio enthusiasts the chance to operate from a well-equipped, powerful station can be a life-changing experience.” says Tim, K3LR. “We’ve hosted some truly talented youngsters at K3LR, and it’s always amazing to watch them work with such skill and poise. I look forward to seeing what island groups W3Y will be putting in their logbooks on July 29.”

For up-to-date details and to make a donation, visit the Youth DX Adventure website.

Hello PCARS Contesters & DXers:

We will be meeting on Tuesday, July 25th at 7PM at PCARS World HQ.

Our main topic will be the upcoming Ohio QSO Party that takes place at the end of August. That is also when we have our BBQ Open House. So we will be able to show off our Operations Room and maybe put a few new people on the air. But there will be a group of contests that weekend. And some of you may want to take part in a few or all of them.

Here’s the list:

Maryland-DX QSO Party – 1400UTC Aug 12 to 2359UTC Aug 13
Ohio QSO Party – 1600UTC Aug 26 to 0400UTC Aug 27.
Kansas QSO Party – 1400UTC Aug 26 to 2000UTC Aug 27
Hawaii QSO Party – 0400UTC Aug 26 to 0400UTC Aug 28
W/VE Islands QSO Party – 1200UTC Aug 26 to 0300UTC Aug 27
North American QSO Party, SSB – 1800UTC Aug 19 to 0600UTC Aug 20

When we get together, we’ll want to discuss how we can accommodate those who would like to keep K8BF on the air and work some of these other events. The Islands QSO Party looks interesting if there are any actually being activated.

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

Event DX/Contesting SIG
Topic: Interclub contesting.
Time: July 25th at 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 857 9042 6465
Passcode: PCARS2022

73 – Chuck W8PT

re invited to join us for our next DX/Contesting Special Interest Group meeting that will be held this Tuesday, July 25th at 7:00PM at the PCARS World HQ.

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

Event DX/Contesting SIG
Topic: Interclub contesting.
Time: July 25th at 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZEqfumsrD0uHNF41I4e5gH1Js9F5pyrqTHX/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGtqTIqHtaTtB-CRpwMB4r4c-jzpiFbgo17yE7MVyUGZSunHPEbFOdvCcrB

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

July has gone FAST and is just about over. That means it is time for gathering inputs for the August issue of the PCARS newsletter – The RADIOGRAM!
Inputs for the August 2023 issue of The RADIOGRAM are due on Friday July 28th 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.
PLEASE – SEND me some stories and/or comments about Field Day 2023 !!!
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, KB8UUZ
PCARS Newsletter Editor

Hi EVERYONE

Please join us for some good conversation on the world famous PCARS Thursday Night Net. It is held at 8:00 PM local time on the 146.895 repeater with a negative offset and a PL tone of 118.8. Contact is also available via the K8BF-L EchoLink node. We always have interesting club and other amateur radio news.

Remember you can get a good looking certificate if you attend 10 consecutive Thursday Night Nets.

I am always looking for net control operators. It is not as hard as you think and we have a very forgiving crowd of hams that visit our nets. If interested, let me know.

For now 73’s and hope to hear you on the net.

Greg KA8TOA NCC
grgory999@roadrunner.com