2025 Northeast Ohio Multi-Club POTA!
Sponsored by the Silvercreek Amateur Radio Association
Join us for a special ham radio event where clubs across Northeast Ohio (and beyond) activate parks, make contacts, and promote amateur radio together!
What is the Event About?
✔ Activate a Park! Any licensed operator can participate—simply pick a park and get on the air.
✔ Visit Other Club Activations! See different setups and learn from other clubs.
✔ Join Special Operating Activities! Try unique ways to make contacts, including:
- Satellite Contacts 🚀
- NVIS Operations
- VHF/UHF Simplex & Linked Repeaters
- Digital Simplex (D-Star, C4FM, M17)
- Aeronautical Mobile Contacts ✈️
📢 No extra commitment—just activate POTA and join in on the fun!
Event Details
📍 Where: Any POTA-eligible park in Northeast Ohio or beyond
📅 When: Saturday, May 31st, 2025
🔗 Who Can Join: Any licensed amateur radio operator (clubs & individuals)
🔗 Sign Up Your Club Here: https://forms.gle/KtqfJ8F8rp78dKFs5
📓Note for SARA Club Members: Sign up to attend the SARA club’s activation at Portage Lakes will come later.
How to Participate
For Clubs:
1️⃣ Pick a park and register using our sign-up form.
2️⃣ Decide if you want visitors—you can welcome hams to check out your setup!
3️⃣ Join a special activity or lead one! (Optional but encouraged.)
For Individuals:
✔ Find a participating club to visit.
✔ Operate solo from a POTA-eligible park.
✔ Join the fun on the air!
📢 Want to help coordinate special activities? Let us know!
Pre-Event Planning Meetings
We will be hosting pre-event planning meetings to help clubs coordinate activities and share information.
Planning Meetings:
✅ Initial Coordination Meeting – Online meeting to outline the event and gather interest in inter-club operating activities. – Date TBA
✅ Inter-Club Operating Activities Planning Meetings – Online meetings to plan the details of the inter-club activities. – Dates TBA
Stay tuned for more details!
Contact Us
Have questions? Want to help coordinate? Reach out to:
📧 Josh Van Dyke / W8HRF – Get email from QRZ.com – https://www.qrz.com/db/W8HRF
Join us in making this an amazing POTA event for Northeast Ohio and beyond!
Participating Clubs
| Club Name | Primary Contact | Planned POTA Park | Start Time | End Time | Bands | Special Activities |
| SARA | US-1984 Portage Lakes State Park – Walker Shelter | |||||
| PCARS | N/A | |||||
| NOARS & Cuyahoga County ARES | US-1997 Tinkers Creek State Park |
| Special Activity | Participating Clubs | Activity Point of Contact |
| Satellites | Could be you! | Could also be you! |