5th Tuesday SIG Replay for Kids Event – Tuesday January 30th

The Could Be Anything SIG (held on the 5th Tuesday of the month) will be January 30, 2024. We have a special event this time so we will open the doors at 5:00 p.m. at the club site to welcome the Replay for Kids team.

Replay will provide tools and parts and we will provide labor and expertise to repair toys that have been modified for special needs kids, and get them back into service with the kids.

Our session will run from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Please stop in at any time that works for you.

This time, in addition to the mechanical and electrical repairs that we have done in the past, we’ll have the opportunity to do a little carpentry and painting to make some seats for ride-on cars. I’ll bring sawhorses and a circular saw, Replay will provide paint, brushes and needed tools. We’ll saw outside the bay doors to keep the dust down.

At our December meeting I had a conversation with a member interested in painting or sewing and craft repairs if that would be needed. I have asked but don’t yet know for certain that there will be the opportunity to do sewing repairs. I will update this information in another QST a day or so before the event.

So mark your calendar for Tuesday January 30 and plan to come down to the club site any time between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. for another fun hands-on work session.

73 de Rick KD8WCK

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PCARS ParkPedition is tomorrow! (Jan 20th)

We invite you to join us in supporting K8BF as we work together to activate Wingfoot Lake State Park. Whether you are an experienced POTA activator or a beginner looking to learn more about portable operations.

What: PCARS POTA “Parkpedition”
When: January, 20 2024
Time: 10am – 4pm
Where: Wingfoot Lake State Park (Oak Tree pavillion)
Address: 993 Goodyear Park Blvd, Mogadore, OH 44260-9547

There will be snow overnight and the weather is looking to be cold. Please drive carefully. Bundle up and bring hand warmers! The heaters will be going all day, and there will be hot food and drinks. We’ll be operating from the heated tent as long as we can tolerate it.

Brandon Mercer
PCARS POTA Coordinator
POTA@portcars.org

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DX/Contesting SIG – January 23rd at 7 PM

Hello PCARS Contesters & DXers:

Another friendly reminder that we will be holding our first DX/Contesting Special Interest Group meeting of 2024, next Tuesday evening, January 23, at 7PM at PCARS World HQ.

As mentioned before, our main topic will be choosing the 2024 Contest Schedule. We will discuss and make plans on how we will set up the operating positions for the various contests and discuss any special aspects of certain contests that are chosen. Those who will want to operate this year, please plan on attending. This will be your chance to get your input heard.

Hopefully, the WX will cooperate, and we will be able to get to the clubsite. We will keep you all updated. So, I hope to see many of you there or attending by ZOOM.

Event: DX/Contesting Special Interest Group meeting
Topic: 2024 Contest Schedule
Time: January 23 at 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98524721220?pwd=TDUwRjd3VHB5K1c3RTl5U3k4WkwxQT09
Meeting ID: 985 2472 1220
Passcode: 088557

73 – Chuck W8PT

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Ohio VHF Simplex Contest is this weekend – Saturday January 20th from 10AM-4PM

Ohio VHF Simplex Contest is this weekend

If you don’t feel like going out this weekend, then how about a fun on the air event that everyone can participate in?
The Ohio VHF simplex Contest is happening on Saturday, and runs from 10AM – 4PM.
The concept is simple;
1) Enjoy simplex operations in the common VHF and UHF bands
2) Test preparedness for communications
3) Develop new capabilities and systems.

More information (including the exchange & rules) can be found at https://ohsimplex.org/

But if you DO feel like heading out this weekend
Head out to our POTA ParkPedition at Wingfoot Lake State Park. We’ll have a VHF station up, and will be running K8BF for the Simplex Contest.
Dress warm, and come hungry! More information at https://www.portcars.org/wp/club-info/club-activities/pota-field-trips/

73,

John Myers, WG8X
kd8mq1@gmail.com
330-936-5021

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PCARS ParkPedition Is This Saturday (Jan 20th)

We invite you to join us in supporting K8BF as we work together to activate Wingfoot Lake State Park. Whether you are an experienced POTA activator or a beginner looking to learn more about portable operations.

What: PCARS POTA “Parkpedition”
When: January, 20 2024
Time: 10am – 4pm
Where: Wingfoot Lake State Park (Oak Tree pavillion)
Address: 993 Goodyear Park Blvd, Mogadore, OH 44260-9547

The weather is looking to be cold, so please prepare accordingly. Bring hand warmers, gloves, and a hat! The heaters will be going all day, and the food will be nice and hot. We’ll be operating from the heated tent as long as we can tolerate it.

Brandon Mercer
PCARS POTA Coordinator
POTA@portcars.org

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