PARA Meeting Minutes 7/11/2016 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Paducah Amateur Radio Association was held Monday, July 11 at the WKCTC Emerging Technology Center, Room 140, in Paducah, KY. There were 26 present. The meeting was opened by President Jeff Wielgos (KB9BVL). Jeff invited each attendee around the room to introduce themselves with their name and …
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JUNE MONTHLY MEETING
PARA Meeting Minutes 6/13/2016 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Paducah Amateur Radio Association was held Monday, June 13 at the WKCTC Emerging Technology Center, Room 140, in Paducah, KY. Among the 25 attendees present, two came for FCC license upgrade exams. The meeting was opened by Vice President Ken Wontor (KW4DI). Ken invited each attendee around …
MAY MONTHLY MEETING
Pictured above in foreground, L to R: Jason Brambach being congratulated by Ken Krahl (KM4DTS) for Jason’s recent success passing the Technician, General and Extra exams all in the same sitting. PARA Meeting Minutes 5/09/2016 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Paducah Amateur Radio Association was held Monday, May 9 at the WKCTC Emerging Technology Center, …
APRIL MONTHLY MEETING
PARA Meeting Minutes 4/11/2016 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Paducah Amateur Radio Association was held Monday, April 11 at the WKCTC Emerging Technology Center, room 140, in Paducah, KY. Among the 25 attendees present two came for FCC exams, one came as a new licensee, and another came to upgrade an existing license. See pictures and names below. …
MARCH MONTHLY MEETING
PARA Meeting Minutes 3/14/2016 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Paducah Amateur Radio Association was held Monday, March 14 at the WKCTC Emerging Technology Center in Paducah, KY. Among the 25 attendees present one came for an FCC exam, one came as a new licensee, and another one came to observe, get acquainted with PARA members and learn about …
February Monthly Meeting
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Paducah Amateur Radio Association was held Monday, February 8 at the WKCTC Emerging Technology Center in Paducah, KY. A prediction of snow showers for the evening did not deter approximately 20 members. There was much anticipation for the presentation to be given by Dave Perry (N4QS) later in the meeting. It …
January Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting The first PARA meeting of 2016 was held Monday, January 11 at Paducah’S WKCTC Emerging Technology Center. Despite the icy cold evening there were about 15 brave souls in attendance including two new prospective amateurs. See names and pictures below. PARA Meeting Minutes 1/11/16 The meeting was opened by President Ken Wontor (KW4DI) …
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS
The annual PARA Christmas Dinner was celebrated Monday, December 14, 2015 at Casa Mexicana Restaurant on Village Square Drive in Paducah. The special occasion has traditionally convened in lieu of a formal December club meeting. Snapshots of the approximately 30 members and guests in attendance enjoyed excellent food and spirited conversation as shown below: (click on images …
October Monthly Meeting
George Langton (W4TPC) October 2015, 89 years young, licensed in 1952, a model for us all. Also pictured are Mike Newman (WD4EFZ), Malckom Williams (KK4RGM), Ed Sobkowiak (KC9UVO) and Don Fuller (KC4DR). PARA Meeting Minutes 10/12/2015 The September PARA meeting was opened at 7 pm by president Ken Wontor (KW4DI) with a moment of silence …
September Monthly Meeting
PARA Meeting Minutes 9/14/2015 The September PARA meeting was opened at 7 pm by president Ken Wontor (KW4DI) with a moment of silence in memory of Joey Gill, (KK4ETB) who recently became a silent key. Each attendee around the room introduced themselves by giving their name, year licensed and report of their ham activities. Ron Cowherd …