Pack Rat Monthly Meetings

Last UpDated Sunday, June 29, 2008

NOTE: NEW MEETING PLACE

The Pack Rats meet on the third Thursday of each month at 8:00 PM at the Ben Wilson Senior Center in Warminster, PA (except for the June, July and August meetings. See below). See Meetings for a map and more information.

Jan - 01/17/08, Ben, WA3RLT- Contest analysis

Feb - 02/21/08, Our annual Crying Towel Meeting where members and guests are encouraged to describe their January contest woes and dealings with Murphy. This is easily the most entertaining meeting of the year. A Towel is awarded to the best story of the night to help sop up the tears.

Mar - 03/20/08, Homebrew Night. Everyone is encouraged to bring in and describe their latest homebrew project. A panel of select judges will review the projects and award the owners prizes ranging from Best Design to Most Miserable Failure.

Apr - 04/17/08, Live demo and hands-on practice with networked WriteLog contest logging program run by K3TUF, K3JJZ and KB3GJT. Come early to learn and participate. Also Awards Night with Awards Chairman KB3GJT. Nominations for Club Officers and Board of Directors

May - 5/15/08, June Contest prep night. Informal discussion and final preparations for our outing to Camelback for the June VHF QSO Party

Jun - 6/19/08, The June Pack Rat elections meeting will be held at Otto's Brauhaus 233 Easton Rd, Horsham, PA, in the Biergarten on Thursday June 19th. Dutch treat dinner starts at 6:30PM and meeting will commence at 8PM. Come early, have fun, discuss the VHF contest results and liquid refreshment, German style. Open to spouses, significant others and guests. About Otto's Brauhaus

Jul - 7/17/08, The July Pack Rat meeting and White Elephant sale/auction will be held again this year at the QTH of Gary Hitchner, WA2OMY. 39 West Mount Kirk Avenue, Norristown PA. Opens at 7PM for inspection, meeting and auction start at 8PM. Bring your radio or computer related stuff to sell at auction, money to buy other's goodies and lawn chair for seating. Refreshments provided. Open to guests. Questions? Contact Gary.
Google Map to WA2OMY.

Aug - 7/26/08, The Pack Rat annual picnic will be held IN JULY on Sat, July 26 from noon til ?? ... at the QTH of Al & Carol Sheppard. 77 Foellner Lane, Ottsville, PA. Bring lawn chairs and a bathing suit as the pool will be open. Bring a covered dish to share. Burgers, dogs and liquid refreshments provided gratis. Family, children and guests invited. Have a relaxing afternoon in the country with your club friends. Rain date, Sunday, July 27. Questions ?? Contact Al.
Google Map to N3ITT

Sep - 9/18/08, Steve Kostro, N2CEI from DownEast Microwave speaking on the new DEMI products.

Oct - 10/16/08 Program TBD

Nov - 11/20/08, Speaker, Chris Patterson, W3CMP will present details from recent VHF DXpeditions including CY0X.

Dec - 12/18/08 Program TBD