W3EXW · Greater Pittsburgh

North Hills Amateur Radio Club

Fellowship, opportunities to learn and grow, activities throughout the year, and a series of repeaters across Greater Pittsburgh. New and prospective hams are always welcome.

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Aug20

Antenna Party

Thursday, August 20 · 6:00 PM · Hackers Guild, 2247 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15237

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Repeaters

A robust network of 2 m, 1.25 m, and 70 cm machines — analog and D-STAR — covering the region 24/7.

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Weekly Nets

Check in with the club on the air. Our voice net runs every Tuesday and the D-STAR net every Monday.

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License Testing

VE exam sessions on the second Saturday of each month for new and upgrading hams.

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A young operator works HF at a club field eventMembers work amateur satellites with a handheld beam antennaA member on the air at a fall outingClub members at the annual holiday dinnerMembers at a club meetingSetting up radio gear at a park pavilion

Around the club

From Field Day and satellite passes to license classes and the holiday dinner, there's always something going on — on the air and in person. New and prospective hams are always welcome.

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Meetings

Business meeting — 2nd Wednesday of each month (January–November), 7:00 PM — currently held virtually via Zoom.

Activities meeting — 4th Wednesday of each month (except November & December), 7:00 PM.

In-person meetings are held at Hackers Guild, 2247 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Parking is available in front of the building and across the street.

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On the Air This Week

Weekly Club Net — Tuesday at 8:30 PM
W3EXW 147.09 (backup 146.88)

Western PA D-STAR Net — Monday at 9:00 PM
W3EXW 146.82 and W3PGH 444.35

Western PA 220 Weekly Net — Monday at 7:00 PM
W3EXW 224.100 / W3PGH 223.980 / K3PSG 224.980

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Club Raffle — win an Icom IC-7300MK2

Only 100 tickets left to sell at $10 each so do not wait. The drawing is held once all tickets sell, or at the 2026 Holiday Party — you need not be present to win.

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☕ Club breakfast. Informal club breakfast on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:30 AM sharp — Bob Evans on McKnight Road near Ross Park Mall. Come hang out — all are welcome, no reservation needed.