Powhatan Area Radio Club
Where the FUN Begins
About Us
The Powhatan Area Radio Club (PARC) is a community of amateur radio operators established in 2017. The club offers both fun and educational opportunities for its members, with a commitment to helping both seasoned and new operators enjoy Amateur Radio. The "Ham-Breakfast" is a monthly gathering held at the County Seat restaurant at 8:00 AM on the third Saturday of every month, except in December. We would love to see you there!
PARC Repeater
VHF Voice
147.315+ 74.4
Modes: FM Fusion, WIRES-X
UHF Voice
443.350+
Mode: DMR
Digital
145.730 Packet
Powhatan’s MSU:
Partnership in Action
The Powhatan County Mobile Support Unit (MSU) is a deployable communications center that supports emergency operations, field response, and backup communications. Powhatan Emergency Management Coordinator Tom Berry supported the rebuild with materials and resources, while PARC and Powhatan ARES MSU team volunteers provided hands-on labor and technical expertise. After severe water damage and mold left the interior unusable, the MSU team rebuilt the unit and returned it to service. This photo album documents the rebuild and the people who made it possible.
What's Next at PARC?
PARC
Fellowship Breakfast
Sat, 11/21
8 AM – 9AM
County Seat Restaurant
& Gathering Place
3883 Old Buckingham Rd
Powhatan, VA
Coffee, Breakfast, and
Conversation
Everyone is Welcome
PARC
Workshop
Sat, 11/21
9 AM–Noon
Powhatan Public Library
Large Conference Room
2270 Mann Road
Powhatan, VA
Topic:
Introduction to Fox Hunting
Tom – KB4PIX
Open to the Public
ARRL License Exam
First Saturday of the Month
Nov 7, 2026
Dec 5, 2026
Jan 2, 2027
Feb 6, 2027
Mar 6, 2027
Apr 3, 2027
Mar 1, 2027
Check-In
10 AM–12 PM.
Walk-ins Welcome
Stay until everyone finishes.
What to Bring
Valid ID
FCC FRN
Testing Fee: $12 adults
Youth 18 & Under $5
Cash (preferred) or Check
Location
Gospel Light Baptist Church
2109 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, VA 23139
New or Upgraded Hams
PARC waives
the annual joining fee
Join Us
PARC Christmas Dinner
Tue, 12/15
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Extra Billy's Smokehouse
1110 Alverser Drive
Midlothian, VA 23112
Everyone pays for their own dinner.
As soon as we have the dinner menu, we will share it.
RSVP only if you plan to attend so PARC can get a headcount.
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Email: parc@n4pow.com
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I will be attending the dinner
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I will be bringing ___ additional guest with me.
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Sign-up deadline: End of November