Club Activities

From Field Day to Fox Hunts — W3BN is always on the air.

Digital Modes Net

3rd Thursday @ 8:00 PM

Digital Modes Net

FLDigi Practice

Join Paul, AE3U, on the W3BN repeater for text, images, and reports via FLDigi. All skill levels welcome!

Next:

Field Day 2026

June 27–28

Field Day 2026

Planning in Progress

Seeking indoor/outdoor venue with trees & generator access. Email rrcfieldcomms@outlook.com with ideas!

Fox Hunt

Next: TBD

Fox Hunt

Hunt the Signal!

Contact Dave, N3AMY, to schedule. 5W/3W club foxes + member micro-transmitters. Yagis, HT antennas, and fun!

General Meetings

2nd Friday @ 7:30 PM

General Meetings

Berks County AG Center

1238 County Welfare Rd, Leesport. Doors 7 PM. Raffle, presentation, open to all. No food, covered drinks OK.

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Mini Hamfest

TBD

Mini Hamfest

Berks AG Center

1238 County Welfare Rd, Leesport, PA. Bring gear to sell (cash & carry). Setup 6:45 PM. 2025 full hamfest cancelled due to fire.

MOTA Net

Fridays @ 8:00 PM

MOTA Net

146.91 MHz (131.8 PL)

Newsline, info, roll call (13–56 check-ins). Since 1994. Chair: Craig, K3CRG.

Next:

Pagoda Award

Work 10 RRC Members

Pagoda Award

Free Certificate

Any band/mode. No QSLs. Endorsements at 15, 25+. Submit to rfengineer2@outlook.com.

POTA with RRC

Next: TBD

POTA with RRC

Parks on the Air

Group activations in Berks. Use club call, higher privileges. Email rrcfieldcomms@outlook.com.

QCWA Chapter 31

Mondays @ 9:00 PM

QCWA Chapter 31

Quarter Century Club

President: Steve, K3ALV. All welcome on W3BN repeater. Monthly breakfasts (post-COVID).

Next:

Simplex Test

Saturday after General Meeting

Test range. 15–25 check-ins. Chair: Mark, NT3V. Great for Pagoda Award contacts!

Next:

VE Exam

VE Exam

License Testing

Exams are held at the Berks AG Center. $15 fee + FRN required.

Check Schedule / Register

Winter Field Day

Next: TBD

Winter Field Day

24-Hour Operation

Need 8–10 operators. Location TBD. Email rrcfieldcomms@outlook.com to join.