Pittsburgh 250 Special Event

When: August 2-3, 2008

2008 Marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the City of Pittsburgh. Nine southwestern Pennsylvania area amateur radio organizations have banded together and decided to operate a Special Event station to commemorate the anniversary.

On the weekend of August 2&3 2008, the organizations will set up operations and use special call sign designators and make contacts with amateur radio operators around the country and the globe to celebrate the anniversary.

WACOM will be setting up and operating from Mingo Creek County Park in Washington County near the observatory. We plan operation both days during daylight and early evening hours. Exact times have not yet been established, but will be posted when they are known. We will be using the call sign WA3COM/250.

Individuals wishing to confirm their contacts with the Special Event stations will be able to request a commemorative certificate from the organizers by mail. At this time, the proposed certificates are a full color picture of the City of Pittsburgh along with a brief history of the city and information necessary to confirm the contact.

Contact confirmation information can be obtained at nharc.org/250/

To date, the organizations that have committed to participate in the Special Event Station are:
Washington Amateur Communications (WACOM)
Breezeshooters Inc.
Two Rivers Amateur Radio Club
North Hills Amateur Radio Club
Skyview Radio Society
Steel City Amateur Radio Club
Greater Pittsburgh VHF Society
Wireless Assoc. of the South Hills
USS Requin Amateur Radio Club

WACOM Hamfest

When: November 2, 2008
Where: Washington County Fairgrounds
- Hamfest Flyer