Club Details
- Name: Parkersburg Amateur Radio Klub
- Call Sign: W8PAR
- Website: PARK Website
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Contact Person: Jerrold L. Wharton, KA8NJW
- Email: j_wharton@suddenlink.net
Section
- West Virginia (WV)
Affiliation Date
- September 15, 1979
Specialties
- Contesting
- Digital Modes
- DX
- General Interest
- Public Service/Emergency Communication
- Repeaters
- VHF/UHF
Services Offered
- Club Newsletter
- Mentoring
- On-The-Air Bulletins
- Packet Radio BBS
- Repeater Access
Club Statistics
- Total Members: 68
- Voting Members: 68
- Licensed Amateur Members: 62
- ARRL Members: 35
Leadership
- Contact: Jerrold L. Wharton, KA8NJW
- President: Larry D. Dale, KF8NW
- Vice President: Earl E. Hulce, KB8HRG
- Treasurer: Jane C. McGuffey, N8MOW
- Secretary: John K. Pitner, W8IDW
Meeting Information
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Regular Meetings: Second Monday of each month
- Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM, Business Meeting starts at 6:30 PM
- Location: Western Sizzlin Restaurant, 37 Neal Run Blvd, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Description
The Parkersburg Amateur Radio Klub (PARK) is an active amateur radio club that focuses on contesting, digital modes, and emergency communication. The club holds a 2-meter net every Tuesday at 9 PM local time, utilizing its repeater on 146.970 MHz (PL tone 91.5).
PARK offers mentorship, on-the-air bulletins, and repeater access, ensuring that both new and experienced amateur radio operators find a welcoming environment to learn and grow.
The club encourages participation in its various activities, which include regular meetings, technical discussions, and support for public service events.
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