HISTORY OF THE PCRC
The Park County Radio Club, Inc. began on May 22, 1995, at a supper meeting of about a dozen folks from the South Park and Bailey areas interested in establishing a club with three purposes. E. R. "Padre" Bova, WØWPD, was elected first president and served two terms.
We wanted to further the hobby for ourselves and others, providing mutual aid, and technical assistance.
Second, with a number of individuals taking an interest in becoming licensed we wanted to establish a VE team to serve Park County, and obviate the need for travel to Denver metro for exams. On July 16, 1995 our first tests were administered with Jeanie Myers, KGØAO as liaison with the ARRL -VEC, by whom we were "chartered."
Third, and most importantly, the need for an organized emergency communication response team was recognized. Padre accepted the appointment as District Six EC.
The Park County Board of County Commissioners presented the club with a certificate of recognition and appreciation for its "Y2K" preparedness.
The club has grown steadily from that dozen on the first night to over five dozen at the present time. Members now live in Arvada, Aurora, Bailey, Conifer, Denver, Fairplay, Florissant, Hartsel, Jefferson, Pine Junction, Woodland Park and other communities.
Two repeaters have been placed in operation, with linking in the foreseeable future. A HF and VHF station has been installed at the sheriff's comm center in Fairplay, Co.
Members of the PCRC are also involved in providing communications for non-emergency situations, such as the annual Burro Race in Fairplay.
(See articles elsewhere for more information and details about the club's activities).
We wanted to further the hobby for ourselves and others, providing mutual aid, and technical assistance.
Second, with a number of individuals taking an interest in becoming licensed we wanted to establish a VE team to serve Park County, and obviate the need for travel to Denver metro for exams. On July 16, 1995 our first tests were administered with Jeanie Myers, KGØAO as liaison with the ARRL -VEC, by whom we were "chartered."
Third, and most importantly, the need for an organized emergency communication response team was recognized. Padre accepted the appointment as District Six EC.
The Park County Board of County Commissioners presented the club with a certificate of recognition and appreciation for its "Y2K" preparedness.
The club has grown steadily from that dozen on the first night to over five dozen at the present time. Members now live in Arvada, Aurora, Bailey, Conifer, Denver, Fairplay, Florissant, Hartsel, Jefferson, Pine Junction, Woodland Park and other communities.
Two repeaters have been placed in operation, with linking in the foreseeable future. A HF and VHF station has been installed at the sheriff's comm center in Fairplay, Co.
Members of the PCRC are also involved in providing communications for non-emergency situations, such as the annual Burro Race in Fairplay.
(See articles elsewhere for more information and details about the club's activities).