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The
Warminster Amateur Radio ClubInc.
(Warminster
Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania) is a general purpose
amateur radio club and
its over 135 members are involved in all aspects of amateur
radio. We make a special effort to participate in providing
communications support for public service events, teaching
classes for those who wish to obtain an amateur radio license
or upgrade their license privileges and serving as Volunteer
Examiners as part of the ARRL VEC program. The club was
founded in 1964 and has been designated an ARRL Special
Service Club since 1984.
Starting February 3rd, the clubs 2 meter net wil be starting a half an hour earlier, at 8:00 pm, to allow more time for conversation. We will be trying a new "theme based" net that hopefully will encourage more participation.
Just click on the activity for more details. Give it a try.
"Pay your dues on-line" now active
We offer our members the abilty to renew your club dues through PayPal. As always, you're also still able to make payments in person at the meetings. Please see a board member or a membership chair if you need more information. Please note that you don't need a PayPal account to use PayPal. They also accept all major credit cards.
Meeting Topic: Mark (N3GNW), Irwin (KD3TB) and Andy (KD3RF) on Contesting.
Tech Ham radio classes in September
The Warminster Amateur Radio Club sponsors Classes for many levels of licensing in the hobby. There is no charge for the classes but there is a minimal charge for class materials.
Tech Class Ham radio classes in September
Classes for eight consecutive Monday nights beginning September 13, 2010. Classes start at 7:30 Pm and go till 9.
The Warminster Amateur Radio Club will be offering free ham radio Licensing classes for the Tech licenses starting on Monday, September 13th, 2010, at the Benjamin Wilson Community Center. The classes will start at 7:30 pm and last until 9:00 pm and run for 8 weeks. The Classes are free, but the students will be responsible for any study guides.
All classes are at the
Benjamin Wilson Senior Center
580 Delmont Ave.
Warminster, PA
Also, people who are interested in attending General and Extra classes, please contact George Brechmann below. When there are sufficient numbers, we'll schedule the classes.
For further information
Contacts: George Brechmann at 215-443-5656 or n3hbt@arrl.net
New, first time hams, can still use their social security number to
put on the form 605, but upgrading hams must have
a FRN (Federal Registration
Number) which can be obtained from the FCC
web site.
The VE test for WARC is given at the WREC, 1101 Little lane,
Warminster, PA at 7:00 pm on last Wednesday of the month. For more
information contact Larry Abbott WA3ELQ at (215)- 443-7521.
2 Meter Radios Available on Loan (club members only)
The Warminster Amateur Radio Club has purchased four Vertex Standard
2-meter HT’s that are available for use by members of the club.
Each unit is equipped with an alkaline battery pack (you
supply the six AA cells), a “rubber ducky” antenna, a cigarette lighter
power cord, and the instruction book. Needless to say, the WARC repeater
is programmed into the memory, but you can use them on any other 2 meter
repeater or simplex frequency. Each unit can deliver up to 5 watts output.
The HT’s are available on a month-by-month basis and have been
purchased primarily to help new hams get on the air. However, they may
also be used by any club member who is in need of temporary 2-meter radio.
They are also available for use by participants in WARC’s public
service activities. The only requirements are that you must be a licensed
ham and a member of Warminster Amateur Radio Club.
If you would like to borrow one of the VX-150’s, contact Rich Luce, AG3L at ag3l@k3dn.org or
at 215-441-8264
Club Members Photos
We started a new page with individual member's photos. Check it out
and place the person with the call.
Here for club members photo
New items For Sale
HyGain TH3JRS Three element triband beam for 10 -15 - 20 meters.
Just removed from my roof. In working order but could use a good cleaning.
Make offer. Proceeds will be donated to the club.
Doc KA3RAU
Upcoming Public Service Events
To see what's on the horizon for Public Service, check the Current
Events page.
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