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[POTA] US-0836 James A. Garfield National Historic Site - 12/19/2025
2025-12-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | US-0836 – James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
James A. Garfield National Historic Site – US-0836
41.66544324735057, -81.3509404767702
Operators:
Sean – N8QBC/E
Jared – KF8BIQ/T
Station:
ARES Trailer
Logistics:
Breakfast: On the way to Park
Lunch: Bring cold lunch, no means of heating food will be brought
Water: Bring your own bottle, red portable jug will be present for refills
Band Plan (TBD):
Sean – Start on 40m voice, move to 20m when Jared QSY to 10m/15m
Jared – Start on 20m voice, switch to 10m if conditions permit, 15m if 10m isn’t open
Use data if poor conditions prevent contacts on voice
Station – 146.525MHz Simplex Low-power for local contact

LCARA Testing Session - Saturday, December 6th, 2025
2025-12-06 12:00 - 14:30 | Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Rd, Kirtland, OH, 44094, United States
The Kirtland Public Library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road. The tests will start at 12 noon. Please arrive at least 15 minutes earlier to register.
Contact: Scott Farnham, KO8O, at (440)256-0320, or scottfarnham@roadrunner.com

[POTA] Hambden Orchard State Wildlife Area - 11/7/2025
2025-11-07 09:00 - 15:00 | US-9468 – Hambden Orchard State Wildlife Area
Hambden Orchard State Wildlife Area – US-9468
41.58397200230627, -81.13190488882783
Operators:
Sean – N8QBC/E
Jared – KF8BIQ/T
Station:
ARES Trailer
Logistics:
Breakfast: On the way to Park
Lunch: Bring cold lunch, no means of heating food will be brought
Water: Bring your own bottle, red portable jug will be present for refills
Band Plan:
Sean – Start on 40m voice, move to 20m when Jared QSY to 10m/15m
Jared – Start on 20m voice, switch to 10m if conditions permit, 15m if 10m isn’t open
Use data if poor conditions prevent contacts on voice
Station – 146.525MHz Simplex Low-power for local contact
