Since we held our Pete Lawson Outdoor Adventure yesterday afternoon, that was in replacement for our September meeting. So there is NO MEETING TONIGHT!!
Our next meeting will be held on the 3rd Monday in October (the 2nd Monday is a holiday).
Pete Lawson Outdoor Adventure – Sunday, September 7th, 2025
So it rained steadily all day long. So what? NCRC members were there to have fun, and they did!
Parks On The Air has been a club activity that we’ve enjoyed all season and we carried it right into yesterday’s event.
Band conditions were excellent!. Members made over 100 contacts throughout the day.
Joe Demarco (WA1VEE), POTA Coordinator, explained how the club’s desire is to get as many members possible to participate in Parks On The Air.
And as usual, the food was sensational!
Braving the weather as the antenna went up.
… as the little Honda kept us powered all day.
Photos by, Crystal, Keith & Jim
Pete Lawson Outdoor Adventure
PETE LAWSON OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
The 4th annual Pete Lawson Outdoor Adventure will be at Colt State Park
Sunday September 7, 2025.
Register and Save the Date Now!
The picnic starts Sunday at 11:30AM and runs to 3:00PM.
Delicious catered luncheon by Common Pub & Grille, Bristol, RI (same as last year).
Colt State Park is US-2872 in the Parks-On-The-Air (POTA) radio system. We will have a station set up so members can make one contact. For that QSO, you get one ticket. Later in the day, tickets will be drawn for prizes!
Several 
…and other cool stuff!
The PLOA Sunday picnic event is free for all NCRC members and their families. You may wish to make a donation of any amount but not required.
WE NEED A HEAD COUNT to accurately forecast the amount of food to order. PLEASE SIGN UP NOW!
If you wish to make a donation to help offset event costs, you can click the link below (Average cost PP $20)
Swap Meet!
Got some gear you want to Swap, Sell, or Donate? BRING IT!
(We’ll also have some equipment from the Estate of Jack Garforth)
Got a favorite homemade desert?
Consider bringing a small plate to share with fellow members.
Hope to see you there. Register now!
POTA Activation Sat Aug 16 Goddard Park
The POTA Twins leapt right into action!
So, this SATURDAY, August 16th, John Mills K1JSM and Jim Sammons KA1ZOU will be hosting a POTA event at Goddard Memorial Park in East Greenwich RI (US-2876)
Setup begins at 9:30AM with PTT opening at 10:00AM.
Weather forecast for this Saturday looks splendid. If you’ve got a portable station, bring it. Either way, come out and join the fun operating stations across the nation.
The park is very large – if you don’t happen to spot folks with deployed antennas, you can contact John at 258-8604
(PLEASE NOTE – this is a new location due to the closure of the Mt Hope Bridge)
NCRC August Meeting: Monday Aug 11 @ 7PM
When: Monday, Aug 11th
Time: 7:00pm
Where: St. Barnabas Church, 1697 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI – Drive around and park in the back
We’ve got a robust agenda prepared including …
- License upgrade classes with Ham Radio Prep
- Pete Lawson Outdoor Adventure
- POTA – progress
- “Help Wanted”
- Resilient Communication – Presentations by Mike K1NPT & Bob Beatty WB4SON
- …and more!
You Don’t Want To Miss This Meeting!
But if you can’t make it in person, you can join us via Zoom using the link emailed to you.