Mike Vogler, President (KA9GDW)
Dubois County Repeater: 147.195 MHz (FM/C4FM)
Serving the amateur radio community in Dubois and surrounding Indiana Counties by fostering, educating, and developing the amateur radio skills of our members. By further developing our communications skills and capabilities we enhance our enjoyment and understanding of what amateur radio has to offer.
2025 Christmas Party, December 16
The PVARC Christmas Dinner was at the Retro Mexican Restaurant in Jasper
Club members begin arriving and preparing for Christmas dinner
Our club president (KA9GDW) welcomed everyone to the restaurant
A great time was had by all!
November 18, 2025 Meeting
The PVARC meeting was well attended
WB9LIB gives a presentation covering Copyright Etiquette & the Risks Involved
November 15, 2025 Amateur Radio Testing
PVARC amateur radio testing
is underway
Welcome KE9CNX who successfully upgraded to General!
October 21, 2025 Meeting
The PVARC meeting commences at the Chicken Place Restaurant
N9MZF covers his unique high power VHF linear amplifier
Hams Helping Hams, October 8, 2025
KB9IRT and WB9LIB helping to repair KA9GDW's hex beam
KA9GDW's hex beam is now repaired, reinstalled, and is working fine!
September 16, 2025 Meeting
The PVARC meeting commences
This PVARC meeting was well attended & included interesting discussions
POTA Activation August 23, 2025
PVARC members meet at the Ferdinand Forest Sycamore Shelterhouse
Antennas are being set up to support HF operations during POTA
Those in attendance had a very enjoyable time making POTA contacts
Attendees meet for a group photo showing their Fox Hunt hardware
August 19, 2025 Meeting
The PVARC meeting commences
This PVARC meeting was well attended & included interesting discussions
Gary Fritz (WB9LIB) introduces the
new Yaesu FTX-1 Transceiver
Mike Goodpaster gives a presentation covering POTA for an upcoming event
2025 Dubois County 4H Fair (PVARC Booth)
PVARC members set up our amateur radio equipment display
4H Fair attendees drop by to check out the amazing equipment
Getting on the air can certainly
be a lot of fun!
This young lady had a GREAT time
trying out amateur radio!
July 9, 2025 Meeting
The PVARC meeting commences
N9NAU shares highlights from the 2025 Dayton Hamvention
Field Day 2025
Our 2025 Field Day setup at the 18'th Street Park in Ferdinand
Welcome to 2025 Field Day!
Club president KA9GDW enjoying making Field Day contacts
Alan Brown (KG9PN) making contacts with his advanced FT8 setup
KA9GDW demonstrates how to contact an amateur radio satellite
John Kaltenbacher (KD9JYN) & young friend studying to be a ham
An interesting HF vertical used to make contacts around the USA
Linus Mann (N9NAU) prepares for an incoming storm Saturday night!
Everyone takes a break and relaxes during Field Day operations
Fried chicken, German fries, and side dishes are served Saturday evening
One PVARC member takes a well deserved break
Linus Mann (N9NAU) cooking a VERY tasty breakfast Sunday morning!
June 17, 2025 Meeting
The PVARC meeting commences
WB9LIB provides an informative presentation on LOTW, eQSL, & QRZ
May 20, 2025 Meeting
The PVARC meeting commences
An interesting round-table discussion was conducted
May 10, 2025 Amateur Radio Testing
Welcome KE9APT, our newest General Class Amateur who just upgraded!
April 15, 2025 Meeting
The PVARC meeting commences
WB9LIB gives an update on the new Dubois County EMA DR2X repeater
March 18, 2025 Meeting
The PVARC meeting commences
The PVARC meeting was well attended
February 18, 2025 Meeting
Everyone enjoyed tasty pizza prior to the meeting
The PVARC meeting was well attended
February 8, 2025 Amateur Radio License Testing
The testing session is concluding
Meet the new amateur radio operators
January 21, 2025 Meeting
KA9GDW calls the meeting to order
The meeting is well attended
January 19, 2025 Round-Table (Dubois County Museum)
An introduction is given to start the round-table discussion
Amateur radio equipment is on display for visitors to take a look at
Attendees learn about amateur radio
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