PARA - Philipsburg Amateur Radio Association

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PARA Officers

Pres.	John N3SPW
Vice Pres.	Filip AB3HK
Sec.	Dave AA3EJ
Treas.	Jim N3ONE
Rep. Trustee	Filip AB3HK
Club Liaison	Dick K3BIE

Amateur's Code
The Radio Amateur Is:
Considerate... never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.
Loyal... offers loyalty, encouragement, and support to other amateurs, local clubs, and the ARRL, through which Amateur Radio in the US is represented nationally and internationally.
Progressive... with knowledge abreast of science, a well-built and efficient station and operation above reproach.
Friendly... slow and patient operating when requested; friendly advice and counsel to the beginner; kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration for interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.
Balanced...radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school, or community.
Patriotic... station and skill always ready for service to country and community.

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PARA Applies for ARRL Affiliation (added 7-July-2008)
At the June PARA meeting it was decided that PARA would seek affiliation with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). The necessary affiliation papwork was recently submitted to ARRL and we are awaing a responce from ARRL staff. Click the above link for details.

146.640 Philipsburg Repeater News (added 19-June-2008)
On June 7, 2008 Ed K3EDD, the owner of the 146.640 repeater in Philipsburg, and PARA officials agreed on a plan which will transfer the Philipsburg 146.640 frequency coordination and any remaining usable equipment over to the Philipsburg Amateur Radio Association. Click the above link for details.

EchoLink Connection is Operational (added 12-June-2008)
The EchoLink connection for the 146.430 Philipsburg repeater is operational. Some audio level tweaking is still necessary and there remains a connectivity issue with some EchoLink stations, but it is usable. For instructions on how to use the connection click the link above.

444.750 Frequency Coordination Approved (added 12-June-2008)
The 444.750 frequency coordination has been approved by the Western Pennsylvania Repeater Council. This “initial coordination” allows for a six moth period in which to build the repeater. Click the above link for more information.

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 884 Tower Legislation (added 5-June-2008)
Working its way through the Pennsylvania Senate is a bill that seeks to further obligate municipalities within Pennsylvania to honor the PRB-1 FCC ruling. If enacted into law, any ordinance or regulation adopted by a Pennsylvania municipality will be required to reasonably accommodate amateur service communications. Your help is needed to ensure this bill is passed. Click the above link for more information.

Philipsburg Area Amateur Radio Picnic Planned (added 19-May-2008)
The 2nd Annual Philipsburg Area Amateur Radio Picnic has been scheduled for Saturday July 26, 2008 at 11 AM. This event is open to all amateur radio operators in Clearfield and Center Counties. Bring the family – everyone is welcome. Click the above link for more information.

Steven Lazar Passes Technician License Test (added 17-Apr-2008)
The Philipsburg Amateur Radio Association is pleased to announce that Steven Lazar of Philipsburg successfully passed the written FCC amateur radio Technician Class examination on Wednesday evening. The examination session was the conclusion of a four week training class designed to prepare students for the FCC amateur radio examination. Click the link above for more information.

Logo Merchandise Available (added 19-Mar-2008)
Would you like a coffee mug, T-shirt or baseball cap with the PARA logo on it? Through an on-line vendor, you can order PARA merchandise and a portion of the purchase price is returned to PARA ... Besides who wouldn't want PARA logo merchandise anyway? Click the above link to visit the PARA Store.

PARA Receives Vanity Club Call Sign (added 19-Mar-2008)
On March 8, 2008 the FCC approved an application submitted by PARA officials for a vanity club call sign. The new call sign is W3PHB. Click the above link for more details.

Technician Licensing Classes Planned in Philipsburg (added 26-Feb-2008)
PARA will be conducting entry level amateur radio classes for people interested in obtaining their Technician Class FCC amateur radio license. Classes will start on Wednesday March 19th and continue for the next 4 weeks. The 5th week students will be given the FCC Technician Class exam. The instructor will be Dave AA3EJ. For more information click the link above.

146.430 Repeater Repaired -- Back on the Air (updated 23-Feb-2008)
On Saturday, February 23rd the 146.430 repeater returned to the airwaves. The receiver problem has been fixed. For more information click the link above.

EchoLink Connection Planned for the 146.430 Repeater (added 16-Feb-2008)
PARA is currently in the process of gathering the necessary equipment for an EchoLink connection on the new W3PHB 2-meter band repeater. Most of the equipment is already on hand. At present, we lack an antenna for the link. For more information click the link above.

PARA Announces 70 cm Band Repeater Project (added 16-Feb-2008)
A new 70 cm band repeater project is currently under construction for the Philipsburg area. The repeater will operate on 444.400+ and have an RF output of 25 watts. Most of the equipment is already on hand, but we still lack the antenna and feedline. For more information click the link above.

146.430+ Repeater is On the Air (updated 16-Feb-2008)
On Saturday February 16th at approximately 15:50 hours PARA placed the new 146.430+ repeater into service from a temporary antenna. We are currently fine-tuning the machine, but initial coverage reports are encouraging. The PL board is currently turned off. If noise becomes an issue we will turn on the input PL. For more information click the link above.

D-STAR Information (added 31-Dec-2007)
Where will the future of amateur radio take us? Some think that D-STAR is the future. We've collected some basic D-STAR information into a single location for your review. There are also several videos that show D-STAR in operation. For more information click the above link.

Dave K3MGC is Ham of the Year (added 23-Dec-2007)
The Philipsburg Amateur Radio Association has announced that David Posmoga, K3MGC, is the recipient of the 2007 Ham of the Year award. Dave has always made time to help fellow hams out and is very deserving of this award. For pictures and more information click the above link.

PARA Plans Road-Trip to Timonium Hamfest (added 20-Dec-2007)
PARA members are planning a road-trip to the Greater Baltimore Hamboree and Computer Fest on March 29 & 30, 2008. This hamfest is held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium MD and is one of the region's best hamfests. If you would like to go with us, click the above link for more information.

Christmas Banquet Report & Photos (added 20-Dec-2007)
On Saturday December 15th 2007 PARA members and their spouses gathered at the Philipsburg Country Club for the Christmas Banquet. Although significantly outnumbered by the Cornell Prison staff Christmas party, we did manage to have a very enjoyable evening. For more information and photos click on the link above.

Repeater Map Available (added 3-Nov-2007)
A downloadable map of Central Pennsylvania amateur radio repeaters is now available. This map shows Clearfield and Centre Counties, as well as every adjoining county. The map is in PDF format which requires Adobe Reader to open it. To save a copy of the map to your computer, right-click on the link above and select "Save target as".

PARA E-mail Addresses now Available (added 3-Nov-2007)
Now you too can have your very own e-mail address on the philipsgurg-ara.org domain. It's free and very simple to get one. For more information click the link above.

PARA Ham of the Year Award Nominations (added 27-Oct-2007)
Is there a local ham radio operator that you believe deserves special recognition for their ham radio related activities? Nominations are currently being accepted for the PARA Ham of the Year award. The person selected as Ham of the Year will be publicly recognized at the Philipsburg Amateur Radio Association 2007 Christmas Banquet. Click the link above for details and the nomination form.

Christmas Banquet Plans Announced (added 27-Oct-2007)
The Philipsburg Amateur Radio Association will hold its Christmas Banquet at the Philipsburg Country Club on Saturday December 15, 2007. The evening will start off with a social hour at 6:00 PM and dinner will be served at 7:00 PM. All amateur radio operators and their families and/or guests are welcome to attend. Click the link above for details and the reservation form.

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