The Baker Trail Ultra Challenge is a 50+ mile foot race. We have offered our services to the race organizers. We will be responsible for helping to provide communications at the 11 Aid Stations along the route. Here is a map of the locations:
GGentlemen start your… Radios! That’s right, once again, we exposed our radios in public and let people see that we’re still around. On July 21, we visited Hummingbird Speedway and put up antennas atop the knob overlooking the track. We were active on all bands from 80 meters to two, and thanks to the generosity of Racetrack General Manager “Peach” Caltagarone AB3OG, we were invited to come to play radio and stay for the races.
The Quad-County ARC would be delighted to welcome you to our Field Day operation. We are located in the Community Building on the Clearfield County Fairgrounds. Here is a map and directions.
Directions:
From US-322 turn onto Weaver Street at (A).
Drive to the Fairgrounds Gate at 700 Weaver Street (B).
Say the magic words “Ham Radio” to get in free, then…
Turn left immediately and park near (C).
Our Field Day operation is in the yellow brick house immediately in front of you!
On Saturday, June 2, 15 QCARC members and guests set up a demonstration station and and gave a public exhibition of foxhunting at the American Red Cross PA Heartland Chapter’s “First Bash of Summer” carnival in the DuBois City Park. Don Jewell KB3LES was the project leader, and provided the HF radio, VHF/UHF J-Pole, antenna analyzer, hardware and know-how. The Punxsutawney Area Amateur Radio Club provided the tent, which turned out to be very much needed when Mother Nature showed everyone who was boss.
Jeff Rowles KA3FHV held down the fort on the HF rig, and the HF antenna system built by Joe W3BC was given a thorough workout. The results were good, and Jeff reported that he was able to work every station he heard. The entire operation was set up in under an hour and it was great to see so many hands make light work of all the heavy lifting. In a Quad-County first, at no time did anyone discover they had left something important at home!
Joe Rouse K3JLR drove in from Strattanville and brought Deirdre and Magi who gave us a special treat: Homemade Ham Radio cookies!
Technology Specialist Lars KB3WBT/SM7FYW led several teams on foxhunts, and fielded questions from curious fairgoers. There seems to be a growing interest in foxhunting locally, and it’s a great opportunity to show the public another side of Amateur Radio they probably didn’t know existed. It’s an activity for the whole family, and participants don’t even need a license to have some ham radio fun!
Jefferson County ARES EC Kevin Snyder KA3YCB, along with assistant EC and Punxsutawney Area Amateur Radio Club President Steve Waltman KB3FPN were both on hand to help out and take part in the activities. Kevin also serves as the Quad-County ARC Public Service Officer, and brought portable tables and chairs for the event. Red Cross Liaison Greg Donahue KB3WKD made sure we had everything we needed, and connected us to the electrical power system for the duration. He also set up PA announcements directing fairgoers to our location.
Before the rainstorm hit, we discussed how much fun it was, and our desire to do more events like these. We look forward to the next events: Field Day, Race Day, Car Show, and Baker Trail Marathon.
The crew makes short work of putting up the tent. Now where is that missing part??? The crew makes short work of putting up the tent. Now where is that missing part???
KA3YCB, W3TM and KB3WBT check out W3BC's portable antenna The crew checks out the antennas.
Getting on the air, Don Jewell KB3LES and Kevin Snyder KA3YCB check the operation of the just-installed equipment, as Gref Donahue KB3WKD looks on. Getting on the air, Don Jewell KB3LES and Kevin Snyder KA3YCB check the operation of the just-installed equipment, as Gref Donahue KB3WKD looks on.
Deirdre, Magi and Joe K3JLR brought Ham Radio snacks for everybody. Deirdre, Magi and Joe K3JLR brought Ham Radio snacks for everybody.
Joe K3JLR and family,and Lars Kvant SM7FYW, foxhunting at the Red Cross Carnival in the DuBois City Park. Joe K3JLR and family,and Lars Kvant SM7FYW, foxhunting at the Red Cross Carnival in the DuBois City Park.
Total vehicle-miles traveled by the subjects: 80 on the left and 40 on the right.
It’s that time of year again—time to put on the old feedbag and spend a night out with your ham radio friends! We will meet in the upstairs Banquet Hall of the DuBois Diner at 6:00 pm on Saturday, May 5. Plenty of free parking in the back of the diner, and you can take the elevator or climb the stairs.
Our guest speaker is Mike Sapp, WA3TTS, a technical writer from Pittsburgh, who will fill us in on his recent work with Amateur Radio beacons, including his world-famous 6-meter beacon on the old KDKA-TV antenna.
The menu is a buffet, featuring Stuffed Chicken Breast and Beef Pot Roast with potatoes and carrots, salad and beverage for $13.99 per person, plus tax and an 18% gratuity. It works out to $17.50 per person.
The main door prize will be a brand-new Baofeng UV-5R dual-band portable transceiver.
Plan on attending one of the best ham radio social activities in the area. We hope to see you there!
Please make a reservation by sending an email to banquet@qcarc.org, or on the air during a net!
(Or fill out the convenient form below and hit the [Submit] button.
Due to the Penn State Du Bois Convocation ceremonies this evening, we have been moved across campus to the meeting room of the Smeal Building. The Foxhunt is still scheduled for 6:30pm, rain or shine.
The Smeal Building is on the corner of DuBois Avenue (“Beeline Highway”) and College Place, near where the Mansion Building used to be. Parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Smeal Building, or on the street going toward the top of the WPA stairway at the end of Liberty Boulevard.
Every month, at 9:30 on the second Saturday, we get together for a breakfast at Sid’s Super Subs in Clearfield. The food is good, the service is great and the friendship is priceless!
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The Quad-County Amateur Radio Club will sponsor an ARRL VE Exam session at 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 15, 2012 in the meeting room of the PA Heartland Chapter, American Red Cross, 109 North Brady Street, in DuBois. Exams for all classes of license will be offered. The ARRL exam fee is $15.00, which covers all exams taken by an applicant at that session. (Retaking a failed exam element at the same session will require an additional $15.00 fee.)
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Our February meeting will be held on Friday, February 17 at 7:30 pm in the Hiller Building Quiet Lounge on the Penn State DuBois Campus. There is plenty of free parking, within a few feet of the meeting location. Please see the map for details. Talk-in will be on the 147.315 repeater.
On the Program
We welcome Trooper Bruce Morris, Public Information Oficer, Troop C, Pennsylvania State Police, and a representative of the DuBois City Police Department. Trooper Morris will present a program on the Crimestoppers and Crimewatch programs, and will also discuss Burglary Prevention.
An Executive Board meeting has been called for 9:30 am, Saturday morning, February 4th at the DuBois Diner in the “Coca Cola Room.” All officers and Executive Board members are requested to attend.
Breakfast service will be available, including the Diner’s famous Weekend Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Chef, at affordable prices!
Quad-County Executive Board meetings are open to all members, but only officers and Executive Board members may make motions, debate and vote.
Going through event photos I’ve taken this year, I found some that ought to be shared with our members! Have a look at some of the activities of your Quad-County club this year![more]
Don KB3LES describes one of his antenna designs
Quad-County President Doug W3DWR served up the hot dogs and BUX sauce
Last minute details at Field Day
Herb W3TM mans the VHF station at Field Day
Quad-County Field Day at the Clearfield County Fairgrounds
Chelsea tries her hand at a QSO
Lars KB3WBT demonstrates a homebrew DF antenna
WA3UFN came over the mountain from Du Bois to operate a Field Day station
The brand-new Quad-County Website launched in February
Al KB3SVW had a good time at Quad-County Field Day
Misti Bruner takes the mic for a Caribbean QSO
Lars KB3WBT and Ed KB3VWX put the Special Event station on the air
Steve dials up the test results at Tweak 'n' Peak night
Hams from all over enjoyed an evening of Amateur Radio socializing at the Spring Banquet
Lars on the air for the Channel 6 TV camera on Field Day
Clearfield County Fair Queen Melanie Swartz and her Court visit our Special Event station Clearfield County Fair Queen Melanie Swartz and her Court visit our Special Event station.
The Parasitic Emission has grown to serve seven clubs and over 400 hams
Mike WB3EQW waves to the crowd from the Hyde VFD bucket which assisted with antenna installation
Longest licensed Ham Sham Hollopeter W3QOS welcomes newest Ham Ed Neeper KB3VWX at the Spring Banquet
Tom W3KWT helped with antennas and the GOTA station on 20 meters
The Icom IC-7000 used for the GOTA station
The Spring Banquet featured great food and conversation
Jerry gets ready to tweak and peak his gear!
ARRL WPA Section Manager John Rodgers N3MSE updates us on League matters at the Spring Banquet
All four counties were represented at the Spring Banquet
Keynote Speaker Bill Edgar N3LLR, Atlantic Division Director at the Spring Banquet
Quad-County gets Top Billing!
Clearfield County Fair Queen Melanie Swartz makes a DX contact
ARRL Atlantic Division Director Bill Edgar N3LLR and WPA Section Manager John Rodgers N3MSE speak at the Spring Banquet in Du Bois
Janet Lovesky KB3ABK was the lucky main prize winner at the Spring Banquet
Victoria enjoys a chat with a ham 1,000 miles away
Bev and daughter Amy pay a visit to the station
Based on K3TFL's 1984 design, our re-engineered Quad-County Club Logo
Stroll down Memory Lane this month on Saturday, October 15th, as The Quad-County Amateur Radio Club revisits the Ed Golla QTH for a revival of our Fall Picnic activities. Old Timers will remember with fondness the many good times we shared at that QTH for Field Days and Fall Picnics. Thanks to the generosity of Ed Golla, Jr. K3AHS, we have been invited to return to the home of so many Quad-County activities.
The picnic is for our members, former members, guests and others interested in our club or amateur radio in our area. The club is providing hamburgers and hot dogs, with condiments and soft drinks. You are encouraged (but not required) to being a covered dish to share with the group. This will be a wonderful opportunity to spend some time with your ham radio friends, old and new. Please plan on attending.
The picnic will be held, rain or shine, and in case of blizzard, shovels will be provided.
Directions
From Reynoldsville: Take PA-310 south for 3.5 miles. Watch for the Quad-County sign on the right at the driveway (1.8 miles beyond the Lakelawn Cemetary entrance). Proceed up the driveway past the gray house (with a “G” on the chimney) and back through the field along the trees to the picnic grounds. Talk-in on the 147.315 Quad-County repeater.
From Punxsutawney: take PA 310 north for 9.0 miles. Watch for the Quad-County sign on the left at the driveway (2.1 miles beyond the Amish Restaurant / old PA-952 intersection). Proceed up the driveway past the gray house (with a “G” on the chimney) and back through the field along the trees to the picnic grounds. Talk-in on the 147.315 Quad-County repeater.
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