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  • Our New Site is Live!

    We have migrated our site to a new host and new publishing platform. We are in the process of validating the content and features. If you have any issues with the site, check back soon and we will likely have it corrected.

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  • 2025 Holiday Gathering and 10-meter Contest

    WEARC wrapped up the year with a hybrid event that combined good food, great company, and on-the-air operating. On Saturday, December 13th, members gathered at the American Red Cross building in Fairfield, New Jersey from 10 AM to 2 PM for an end-of-year holiday party alongside a 10 meter contest operation. Prep work: getting 10

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  • Join Us for an Online VE Session – Monday, January 5th

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    Are you ready to take the next step in your amateur radio journey? Whether you’re looking to earn your first license or upgrade to the next level, the West Essex Amateur Radio Club (WEARC) has you covered! We’re excited to announce an upcoming online VE session on Monday, January 5th, at 7:30 PM. This is

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  • Visit & Operate our FT8 Station at Field Day 2025

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    Exploring FT8: A Modern Digital Mode for Field Day As Field Day approaches, the West Essex Amateur Radio Club (WEARC) is getting ready for one of amateur radio’s most exciting weekends. If you’re curious about the hobby—or already active and looking to try something new—this is a great time to explore one of the fastest-growing

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  • 2025 ARRL Field Day at the American Red Cross

    Saturday June 28 & Sunday June 29, 2025 Location: 209 Fairfield RdFairfield, NJ 07004 The West Essex Amateur Radio Club (WEARC) along with Arc² and the American Red Cross will participate in the annual ARRL Field Day event. The event takes place over 24 hours and starting at 2pm on Saturday June 28 running through

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  • WEARC Members Complete HF Antenna Testing at Fairfield Red Cross

    Amid Chilly Skies, WEARC Brings Club Station Back to Life Fairfield, NJ — On a crisp, sunny morning in late November, four members of the West Essex Amateur Radio Club (WEARC) gathered at the American Red Cross building in Fairfield, New Jersey, with one mission: to restore their club station, W2EF, to full operational status.

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  • WEARC Members Install HF Antenna at Fairfield Red Cross

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    FAIRFIELD, N.J. — November 16, 2024 Beneath a brilliant November sun at the American Red Cross facility in Fairfield, New Jersey, members of the West Essex Amateur Radio Club (WEARC) gathered in the early afternoon to install a new high-frequency (HF) antenna—a critical tool that promises to enhance communication capabilities at the facility, particularly during

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  • WEARC and ARC² Participate in ARRL Field Day

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    Members of both WEARC and ARC² participated in the annual ARRL Field Day Event on Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23, 2024. Saturday morning with temperatures quickly soring into the 90’s the members worked on setting up the stations and antenna’s.  With time to spare the group was set up and ready to run

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  • WHY AMATEUR RADIO?

      There are several compelling reasons why people choose to get into ham radio: 1. Personal Enjoyment and Hobby: Many people find operating ham radio to be a fascinating hobby. It offers opportunities to communicate with people around the world, experiment with different modes of communication (voice, digital, Morse code, etc.), and participate in contests and

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  • HOW TO START WITH HAM RADIO

    Starting with ham radio can be an exciting journey into the world of amateur radio communication. Here are the steps you can follow to get started: 1. Learn About Ham Radio: Familiarize yourself with what ham radio is all about. It’s a hobby that allows licensed operators to communicate with each other using various frequencies

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