Here is the current schedule for SIG meetings:

First Tuesday of the month LINUX & Raspberry Pi (Gene, W8NET Moderator)
Second Tuesday of the month: Portable Operations (Gene, W8NET Moderator)
Third Tuesday of the month: Antennas (Kenwood, WA8LRW, Moderator)
Fourth Tuesday of the month: DX/Contesting (Chuck, W8PT, Moderator)
Fifth Tuesday of the month: Could Be Anything (Rick, KD8WCK, Moderator)

The meetings are open to everyone so feel free to drop in for any of them. Each group can decide how it wants to conduct its meetings or if someone is designated to be a group moderator.

If you have any questions or if you have a suggestion for any other group that you would like to get started (satellites, D-STAR, EME, you name it) send a note to the president. (president@portcars.org).

We are now using Exam Tools for testing.  This is a computerized system.  You must register prior to the testing date.  Walk-in will need to contact VEC@portcars.org for instructions.  The registration process is very simple

• Go to hamstudy.org.  On the right of the page click 'Find a Session'.
• Locate the session on the session list for the exam date.
• Click the session and follow in structions for registration
• If you don't have an FRN, the registration process will help you get one during the registration process.
• If you have a FRN it will be required for the registration process.
• You will get a testing pin number.  YOU WILL NEED TO BRING THIS PIN WITH YOU TO THE TESTING SESSION.
• $15 is the current test fee. We prefer the exact amount in cash or a check made out to: ARRL-VEC
• You will need to bring a government photo id (driver's license or state ID card preferred).

Please check our newsletter, and website for the most current information regarding our VE exams.

Any Questions? Contact: VEC@portcars.org

I’m sure there will be plenty of discussion regarding the upcoming Field Day operation. This will be an “open forum” for anyone with questions, comments or concerns regarding PCARS, how we operate, what we’ve got on our agenda for the second half of 2026 and beyond.

When making suggestions, please don’t start them with the phrase “I think
you should be doing……” What we really need to hear is “what WE should be doing is…… and here’s how I’m willing to help plan and or execute by doing….”. What I’m really saying here is we want PCARS to be a “collaborative” effort with all of our members participating in the process.

We'll be meeting at our usual location:

 Meeting at the American Legion Post 496 in Kent. The Post is located on the southeast corner of State Route 261 and Mogadore Rd., and the address is 1945 Mogadore Rd., Kent,  

Here is the current schedule for SIG meetings:

First Tuesday of the month LINUX & Raspberry Pi (Gene, W8NET Moderator)
Second Tuesday of the month: Portable Operations (Gene, W8NET Moderator)
Third Tuesday of the month: Antennas (Kenwood, WA8LRW, Moderator)
Fourth Tuesday of the month: DX/Contesting (Chuck, W8PT, Moderator)
Fifth Tuesday of the month: Could Be Anything (Rick, KD8WCK, Moderator)

The meetings are open to everyone so feel free to drop in for any of them. Each group can decide how it wants to conduct its meetings or if someone is designated to be a group moderator.

If you have any questions or if you have a suggestion for any other group that you would like to get started (satellites, D-STAR, EME, you name it) send a note to the president. (president@portcars.org).

See the latest newsletter for more details:
https://www.portcars.org/wp/newsletter/

Here is the current schedule for SIG meetings:

First Tuesday of the month LINUX & Raspberry Pi (Gene, W8NET Moderator)
Second Tuesday of the month: Portable Operations (Gene, W8NET Moderator)
Third Tuesday of the month: Antennas (Kenwood, WA8LRW, Moderator)
Fourth Tuesday of the month: DX/Contesting (Chuck, W8PT, Moderator)
Fifth Tuesday of the month: Could Be Anything (Rick, KD8WCK, Moderator)

The meetings are open to everyone so feel free to drop in for any of them. Each group can decide how it wants to conduct its meetings or if someone is designated to be a group moderator.

If you have any questions or if you have a suggestion for any other group that you would like to get started (satellites, D-STAR, EME, you name it) send a note to the president. (president@portcars.org).

Here is the current schedule for SIG meetings:

First Tuesday of the month LINUX & Raspberry Pi (Gene, W8NET Moderator)
Second Tuesday of the month: Portable Operations (Gene, W8NET Moderator)
Third Tuesday of the month: Antennas (Kenwood, WA8LRW, Moderator)
Fourth Tuesday of the month: DX/Contesting (Chuck, W8PT, Moderator)
Fifth Tuesday of the month: Could Be Anything (Rick, KD8WCK, Moderator)

The meetings are open to everyone so feel free to drop in for any of them. Each group can decide how it wants to conduct its meetings or if someone is designated to be a group moderator.

If you have any questions or if you have a suggestion for any other group that you would like to get started (satellites, D-STAR, EME, you name it) send a note to the president. (president@portcars.org).

We're looking forward to your stories and articles. Send your inputs and photos to jcw@othertime.com   

Here is the current schedule for SIG meetings:

First Tuesday of the month LINUX & Raspberry Pi (Gene, W8NET Moderator)
Second Tuesday of the month: Portable Operations (Gene, W8NET Moderator)
Third Tuesday of the month: Antennas (Kenwood, WA8LRW, Moderator)
Fourth Tuesday of the month: DX/Contesting (Chuck, W8PT, Moderator)
Fifth Tuesday of the month: Could Be Anything (Rick, KD8WCK, Moderator)

The meetings are open to everyone so feel free to drop in for any of them. Each group can decide how it wants to conduct its meetings or if someone is designated to be a group moderator.

If you have any questions or if you have a suggestion for any other group that you would like to get started (satellites, D-STAR, EME, you name it) send a note to the president. (president@portcars.org).