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!
Special Activity Coordination
📢 Want to help coordinate special activities? Let us know!
On the day of the activation, keep an ear on the W8OKE repeater (147.015+ PL 110.9, AllStar Node 55564) or W8WKY repeater (147.390+ PL 114.8, AllStar Node 48496). They will be linked.
They can be used to coordinate any special activities/HF contacts between clubs and SARA will use the system as a talk-in.
Contact Us
Have questions? Want to help coordinate? Reach out to:
📧 Josh Van Dyke / W8HRF – [email protected]
Join us in making this an amazing POTA event for Northeast Ohio and beyond!