POTA - Parks On The Air
Parks on the Air (POTA) is an international radiosport award program or ham radio contest that encourages licensed amateur radio operators to visit, enjoy and operate portable equipment in a variety of parks and public lands,
This year CARA will activate six (6) POTA qualified parks within Calvert County. Amateurs, or even those interested in Amateur radio are encourage to join the fun.
Are you interested? Then, Join Us at a park activation this year!
This year CARA will activate six (6) POTA qualified parks within Calvert County. Amateurs, or even those interested in Amateur radio are encourage to join the fun.
Are you interested? Then, Join Us at a park activation this year!
CARA POTA 2025
Park Activation:
Sunday May 4th 2025
9 AM
Jefferson Patterson Park
Park Activation:
Sunday June 8th, 2025
10 AM
Parker’s Creek WMA
Future Activation:
July 19 or 20th - Star Spangled Banner NHT
August 9 or 10th - Capt John Smith NHT
September 20 or 21st - Calvert Cliffs Natural Area
Sunday May 4th 2025
9 AM
Jefferson Patterson Park
Park Activation:
Sunday June 8th, 2025
10 AM
Parker’s Creek WMA
Future Activation:
July 19 or 20th - Star Spangled Banner NHT
August 9 or 10th - Capt John Smith NHT
September 20 or 21st - Calvert Cliffs Natural Area
SKYWARN presentation
April 10th 2025, Thursday at 7:30 PM
Public Safety Building EOC Room
315 Stafford Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland
Event Coordinator: Andy KC3WRX
Reporting severe weather to the National Weather Service with Amateur Radio. SKYWARN is a volunteer program that provides weather information to the National Weather Service (NWS). Spotters report severe weather, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods, to help the NWS issue warnings.
Public Safety Building EOC Room
315 Stafford Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland
Event Coordinator: Andy KC3WRX
Reporting severe weather to the National Weather Service with Amateur Radio. SKYWARN is a volunteer program that provides weather information to the National Weather Service (NWS). Spotters report severe weather, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods, to help the NWS issue warnings.
NVIS DAY
April 26th 2025, Saturday
Event Coordinators: Shawn N3AE, Andy KC3WRX
Near Vertical Incidence Skywave antenna test bouncing signals off the ionosphere.
"NVIS Day" refers to a dedicated day where amateur radio operators test and practice using "Near Vertical Incidence Skywave" (NVIS) antennas, a type of radio propagation method that allows for reliable short- to medium-range communication by bouncing radio signals off the ionosphere, particularly useful in emergency situations where other communication methods may be unavailable.
Event Coordinators: Shawn N3AE, Andy KC3WRX
Near Vertical Incidence Skywave antenna test bouncing signals off the ionosphere.
"NVIS Day" refers to a dedicated day where amateur radio operators test and practice using "Near Vertical Incidence Skywave" (NVIS) antennas, a type of radio propagation method that allows for reliable short- to medium-range communication by bouncing radio signals off the ionosphere, particularly useful in emergency situations where other communication methods may be unavailable.
Field Day
June 28th and June 29th 2025
Saturday and Sunday
Broomes Island Community Center
Event Coordinators: Nigel G0JKN, Todd W3EME, Shorty KC3ZPC, Andy KC3WRX, Dave W3PQS
Practicing portable emergency communications across the United States.
Amateur Radio Field Day is a yearly event where licensed radio operators practice emergency communications and compete to make contacts with other stations. It's a social event, a contest, and a great way to learn more about amateur radio.
Saturday and Sunday
Broomes Island Community Center
Event Coordinators: Nigel G0JKN, Todd W3EME, Shorty KC3ZPC, Andy KC3WRX, Dave W3PQS
Practicing portable emergency communications across the United States.
Amateur Radio Field Day is a yearly event where licensed radio operators practice emergency communications and compete to make contacts with other stations. It's a social event, a contest, and a great way to learn more about amateur radio.
