Amateur Radio Communications equipment including transmitting antennas and emergency power units were set up on the farm of W. E. Kleintop, on Level Road, Arcola. The three complete amateur radio stations were operated continuously for a 24-hour period, ending Sunday at 5 P.M.

Over 300 radio contacts were made with amateur radio stations throughout the world. Every club participating sends in their score to the American Radio Relay League, and awards are made to the highest scoring clubs.

The club was founded in 1953 and is sponsored by Nicholas Dolas, physics teacher of the Norristown High School. Each member has passed a Federal examination and holds a Amateur Radio License issued by the Federal Communications Commission.

The aim of the club is to train operators in the "Art of Radio Communication" and to further their interest in electronics.

All students of Norristown High School are eligible to make application for membership, and those accepted take part in the years training program leading up to "Field Day" operations in June.

Members present: William F. Ledger, K3AXI; James B. Clayton, K3DSI; James M. Kapetsky, K3DEP; Tim Dove, W3LWG; Joseph Carbo, K3DAN; Robert Wendt, KN3IEH; Nicholas Dolas, W3BEB; George C. Hengen, W3CNO; Sarah Hengen, W3URU; and Charles Jones, awaiting call.

( Article from Norristown Times Herald - circa 1960 )

Above article and photograph are Copyright © Norristown Times Herald.

NOTE:

All of the radio stations were powered from a military surplus 10 Kilowatt generator. The generator was driven by a four cylinder Willys gasolene engine, similar to one found in an Army jeep.

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