Hi, PCARS Members,
Ever since my initial visit to PCARS, several years ago, you have all held a special place of gratitude with me for all the support of our young hams. You are indeed a very SPECIAL group of dedicated hams.
I appreciate the support and invite you all to attend the Saturday morning forum so you can watch the “future of ham radio” give their excellent presentations.
With an attitude of gratitude, “Thank you.”
Carole Perry WB2MGP
The next meeting of the PCARS Antenna Special Interest Group will be held April 18, 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
ATTEN: PCARS Contesters:
Early Warning!!!
The 2023 Florida QSO Party (FQP) begins on Saturday, April 29 and concludes on Sunday, April 30. There are two 10-hour operating periods separated by a 10 hour break.
Saturday (Noon EDT) til Saturday Night (9:59:59PM EDT)
Sunday (8AM EDT) to (5:59:59 PM EDT)
This year, there will be a total of 12 1×1 special event stations whose call sign suffixes spell CITRUS. Contact at least one station of each suffix letter spelling the word CITRUS to earn a special Spelling Bee award. The stations will be using both modes (phone and CW) for the duration of the event. QSL via KU9C direct or Logbook of The World (LoTW).
We should gather an hour earlier (11AM) on Saturday to go over rules and any other questions or issues. I hope to see many of you there. And for those who want to find out what contesting is all about, I encourage you to come out. We can even give you some on the spot training, if you wish.
See you there.
—
73 – Chuck W8PT
I still have the below slots open at the Flex Station:
SAT 24 JUN 2200 – midnight
SUN 25 JUN midnight – 0200
SUN 25 JUN 0200 – 0400
I would really like to have all slots filled so we can do well at Flex so if you’re interested, please let me know at k8cav.coms@gmail.com. Thanks!
73, Rick K8CAV
If five or more register we will be having a General Upgrade Class starting April 19th. If interested please email Jim Wilson, AC8NT or call 330-671-0849. A copy of the complete flier can be found by clicking HERE. Feel free to pass this email or the flier on to those you might think are interested. Please register as soon as possible.
When:
Wednesday Evenings 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. April 19, 2023 through May 31, 2023
License testing after last day of class – May 31st
Where:
At the PCARS Club Site located in the Dietrich Building 705 Oakwood Street – Ravenna or Zoom will be available.
Cost:
$25.00 registration fee for non-PCARS members. The class is free for PCARS members.
Text Used:
ARRL “General Class License Manual” Book may be purchased from DX Engineering or the ARRL
Jim, AC8NT
AC8NT@j3solutions.com
330-671-0849
