Next Events
April Monthly Meeting
Apr 14, 2025 – 6:30pm
This meeting is in-person and Zoom.
Social, Pizza, and ELMER hour starts at 5:30pm.
In person location is:
Scouting America
9700 SW Nimbus Ave
Beaverton, OR 97008
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QmFMEUfSVgZa29pw6
Meeting Topic
POTA/SOTA – Thomas K4SWL
Thomas will share his experiences and suggestions on activating POTA and SOTA sites. Choosing good locations and equipment can make the activation successful and fun.
Biography:
Many of us entered the ham radio hobby from building a crystal set or using a short wave receiver growing up. Tom Witherspoon, K4SWL, established his credentials in short wave radio before joining the ham radio ranks. Active in QRP as well as short wave listening, Tom is the founder of Ears to our World, a non-profit organization that brings radio to rural and undeveloped parts of the World. K4SWL joins Eric, 4Z1UG, in this QSO Today.
Zoom Registration Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcu2qrzkjHNIzuL6IbA_Uyw61vbl5yBe8
POTA Party April 19th, 2025
Join us at a POTA event at Stub Stewart State Park. We will setup the BuddiHex antenna with three stations on 20, 15, and 10M. Its a great opportunity to activate the park. Bring your family and enjoy some ham radio, a lunch BBQ, hiking, and fellowship.
Saturday April 19, 2025
Stub Stewart State Park
Hilltop Day Use Area
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tillamook Burn
Public Service Event – Sign-Up
PARC will be hosting the communications for Tillamook Burn, a 50 mile and 50K race through the Tillamook Forest.
Saturday, May 10 – 50 Miler
Sunday, May 11 – 50K
Signup using the button below. Remember, Sunday is Mother’s Day. Make her proud by helping with emergency communications!
Tillamook Burn Sign-Up Page
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Portland Amateur Radio Club (PARC) has been serving the amateur radio community and the City of Portland, Oregon, since 1941.
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