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Latest W3HA operations - 2026
Every June, the ARRL sponsors Field Day, when clubs and individuals set up stations at temporary locations. As we have done the past three years, the Club will set up operations in Penn Forest Recreational Park on 903 on June 27th and 28th 2026, the number of transmitters to be determined. The coordinates of our station are 40.92769° N, 75.69486° W, if you to put it in your GPS. In 2023, we made 168 contacts and achieved a score of 620. In 2024 we made 272 contacts and our score was 918. Even more significant was the increase in participants from 7 in 2023 to 20 for 2024. In 2025 we had a good turnout and another nice weather weekend for Field Day. This year's Field Day theme is "Amateur Radio: A National Resource." Come join us this year for another great Field Day weekend!
CLUB BREAKFAST
At the last meeting, the club members decided to cancel the April breakfast at the Beacon 443 for the first Saturday in April. There was a problem with parking as the Kia garage was sold and now parking is roped off there. The Beacon parking lot was full and some had to park at the Boulevard and walk over. The April breakfast will be April 11 at Country View on 209, just past Country Junction. Breakfast will start at 9Am. Please let Donna know by Thursday and Mike WA3TT will make reservations.  My email is dkattner@ptd.net. Or send a text to 570-952-4058.
APRIL MEETING
The next meeting will be April 16th, 7:00 P.M. at the Carbon County EOC. Board meeting is at 7 with General meeting following at 7:30. All are welcome to both meetings.
Also remember to pay your club dues. Yearly membership is $25 and there is associate dues of $15. You can either bring your payment to the meeting or mail it to CARC, 1264 Emergency Lane, Nesquehoning, Pa. 18240.
W3HA The Carbon Amateur Radio Club
On March 31st 2026 Dan KQ4SYE arranged a visit with David, N6HHR, Manager of W6RO, which is the Nate Brightman Radio Room aboard the Queen Mary. CARC members were able to make contact with the Queen Mary and then submit for the "very popular Queen Mary QSL card". Details of the QSL card are found here:
CHRISTMAS DINNER
The Club is looking at moving the Christmas dinner to Macalouso's in Nesquehoning. Details to follow.
HANDS ON NIGHT
Hands on Night for May will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, 7:00 P.M. at the Carbon County EOC radio room. Details will be posted here. Contact Glenn KC3LBI at 484-225-3874 or ges1@ptd.net with any questions.
FIELD DAY 2026
On June 27 and 28, 2026, the club will participate in ARRL Field Day. We will be operating from the Penn Forest Township Park located at 1336 Route 903, Jim Thorpe, Pa. 18229. Details will be coming soon. Contact Eric, N3TVV, n3tvv@ptd.net if you are attending and or wish to be an operator.
Club Meeting Information
Club meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM.
On January, April, July and September, a Board meeting is held starting at 7:00 PM.
If a meeting is cancelled due to weather or other reasons, notification will be posted here.
All members are welcome to both meetings.
Carbon County Emergency Management
1264 Emergency Lane, Nesquehoning, PA 18240
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