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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 meters ready Prior to the event, a team of WEARC members handled the behind-the-scenes work that makes everything else run smoothly. They mounted a…
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Join Us for an Online VE Session
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 the availability of WEARC online VE sessions. This is a great opportunity to take your Technician, General, or Extra ham radio exam from the comfort of your own home. The session is open to everyone, regardless of experience…
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Visit & Operate our FT8 Station at Field Day 2025
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 modes in use today: FT8. This year, on June 28th and 29th, WEARC will have an FT8 station live and operating as part of…
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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 Sunday June 29 at 2pm. ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth…
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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. Armed with tools, determination, and decades of combined experience, the team tackled a series of challenges that culminated in a triumphant return to the…
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WEARC Members Install HF Antenna at Fairfield Red Cross
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 emergencies. The installation team consisted of a small but enthusiastic group of WEARC volunteers, who worked with precision and camaraderie against the backdrop of…
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WEARC and ARC² Participate in ARRL Field Day
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 by the 2pm start time and settled right into making contacts with other clubs and operators working on field day. The numbers have yet…
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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 events. 2. Emergency Communication: Ham radio operators often play a crucial role in emergency communication. During disasters when other forms of communication may fail, hams…
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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 and modes. Youtube has great channels that you can watch, check it out! 2. Study for the License Exam: In most countries, you need…
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WEARC & ARC² Gear Up For Field Day
Club Members from both WEARC and ARC² met at the American Red Cross building in Fairfield, NJ (Essex County) on Saturday June 8 for a final prep for this years ARRL Field Day. Field Day is June 22, 2024 starting at 2pm through June 23, 2024 2pm – Come out and join us and learn more about Amateur Radio For info contact CJ Melhorn (KD2TZX) by e-mail.
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