Port City Amateur Radio Club

The Port City ARC held its business meeting on October 1, 2025.  The meeting’s presentation can be viewed here. Minutes of the meeting: October 01, 2025

Last night’s Lab Night had a smaller turnout than usual, thanks to the stormy weather. But for those of us who showed up, it turned out to be a productive—and fun—session. Under the guidance of our own Rich Messeder (NE1EE), we got hands-on with soldering while finishing up our code practice oscillators. Every unit we

This year’s New Hampshire QSO Party found me setting up in a quiet Sullivan County campground, operating comfortably out of my camper. My station was simple but effective: the rig on the desk, a straight key perfectly positioned underneath, and even a microphone nearby—just in case I ever decide to use it! My next project

The Port City ARC held the first meeting of the 2025 – 2026 season.  The meeting’s presentation can be viewed here.   Minutes of the meeting: September 03, 2025

Okay everyone, mark your calendars… the next Lab Night is on 28FEB24. I had several requests at the January Lab Night to do this next one, so here we go… I already have all the materials on hand, or on order (just waiting for my DX50 wire from Callum (DX Commander) to arrive from England).

Thanks to all the stations who participated in the 2023 New Hampshire QSO party.  Congratulations to the top scorers in each category!  Top scores for each category are listed below.  For the complete list of results please see the score sheet here. Category Callsign Score NH County Out Of State Single Operator Low Power Assisted

Dear Club Members,   Please join us for Lab Night on February 22nd, 2023. We will be learning how to connectorize coax cables (RG8x and/or LMR-400).   Perhaps we can show you how to make a “Pigtail,” for that antenna project you’ve been working on.   When you leave you will be able to take

Foxhunt Antenna Build Night A successful evening of fun and learning was had, and no holes burned in tables or fingers! Four more Fox Hunt antennas were built tonight, and we still have plenty of parts ‘n pieces for more. I know there were a few out there that stayed back for the weather. Drive