Last updated December 2, 2014

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Philadelphia Area Repeater Association, Inc

P.O. Box 64, Valley Forge, Pa 19481-0064 A non-profit 501C3 Corporation

An ARRL affiliated Club

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PARA-Net Every Tuesday Night at 8 PM on 146.76 Mhz (PL 131.6) Open to all hams - informal discussions on ham equipment, ham activities, computers, computer problems, gadgets, equipment for sale, and anything else you want to share or hear about. NEW!!! For Sale, Swap, or Trade on the Net Sponsor of the Half Centry Wireless Association Click for web page

Latest Paragraphs Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Fall 2014 (see archives below for more)

The ATV Group is still somewhat active. Give a listen and a shout out on the 144.34mhz intercom

 

 

Our History The Main Line VHF Association was reorganized November 1, 1967 and operated the 34-76 repeater, later 34-94 / The Los Voyagers operated the 28-76 repeater, later 28-88. PARA was born Dec 7, 1970 at the GE Space Center in King of Prussia where both clubs merged. There were over 300 hams at this meeting. The 16-76 repeater with an autopatch was born out of this meeting when Gene K3DSM demonstrated his 446 repeater with autopatch.. PARA continued to operate a 34-94 and 28-88 repeater. Within the next years, a repeater group from Jersey merged adding the 22-82 repeater and then a group merged from the Feasterville area adding the 37-97 repeater. The Quadrant idea was formed to take traffic off the 76 repeater and onto the quadrant repeaters. In 2010, PARA dropped the 88 and 97 repeaters due to lack of interest. Officers: President: Gene K3DSM Vice President: Robert NX3S Secretary open Treasurer Caterina KB3POA Board: W3CQC Tom, open, W3GSC Hank, AB3O Asa Meetings: May & November Next Meeting: May 2015 730PM (see above for program) New Location Map: Lower Providence Township Building, 100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, Pa 19403 (Norristown in some GPS) Directions: 1. From King of Prussia, take Rt. 202 South to Rt. 422 West to the Oaks Exit. Then, at the exit ramp turn Right onto Egypt Road and take the second Left onto Pinetown Road. 2. Go to the second stop sign and turn Left onto Eagleville Road. 3. Go to the traffic light at Ridge Pike and proceed straight into the Lower Providence Township property; bare right and follow the driveway to the township building which is beyond the public library. Talk-in on 76 Program for May 2015 see above Bring your favorite "Toy" to show off save this date:     Latest membership list - click

Public Service PARA repeaters are used for ARES-RACES as well as other public service events like the LiveStrong Bike Race, Valley Forge Revolutionary Run (April) to coordinate race communication. PARA is also promoting Ham Radio at the Kimberton Hamfest as well as promoting Ham Radio at service clubs such as Rotary Club Meetings. Coming Soon: more input locations and transmitter repairs for better coverage Under Consideration: EchoLink, DVR, D-Star Next Meeting TBA Program listed above     Supporting 8 Amateur Radio Repeaters and 7 Links serving the entire Philadelphia Area for Hobby and Emergency Communications     PARA's "Flag-Ship" Repeater System: 146.76 Mhz W3PHL with transmitters at Valley Forge Mountain and Worcester, PA and Remote Receivers: Valley Forge, Eagleville, Worcester, Sellersville, Bacton Hill, Newtown Square, & Camden, NJ   ------------ Section Repeaters:   Phila West: West Chester, Pa 146.94 Mhz Phila East: Camden, NJ 146.82 Mhz ------------ VHF Repeater: 52.41-53.41Mhz VVHF Repeaters: 223.86 Mhz, 224.94 Mhz UHF Repeater: 443.9 Mhz ATV Repeater: 439.25 Mhz           PARA is looking for Private and/or Public Grants to maintain, update, and expand this system. Corporate membership sponsors wanted - Certificate

October 2005 Last Paragraphs that was mailed to all paid members, supported by advertisers - Normally delivered by email

Pictures PARA at Berwyn Roller Rink ( 1969-70) One of PARA's first locations serviced the entire Phila area Note the duplexers on top of the rack and the mechanical code ID wheel in the upper right. Tribute to W3PHL Fred More