Antenna Hoisting Party Saturday Sept 12
Join us at the Hacker's Guild on Babcock Blvd on Saturday, Sept 12 at 1:00pm EST where we will be running the ropes to support one or more antennas.
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North Hills Amateur Radio Club
Fellowship, opportunities to learn and grow, activities throughout the year, and a series of repeaters across Greater Pittsburgh. New and prospective hams are always welcome.
Repeaters
A robust network of 2 m, 1.25 m, and 70 cm machines — analog and D-STAR — covering the region 24/7.
Weekly Nets
Check in with the club on the air. Our voice net runs every Tuesday and the D-STAR net every Monday.
License Testing
VE exam sessions on the second Saturday of each month for new and upgrading hams.
Around the club
From Field Day and satellite passes to license classes and the holiday dinner, there's always something going on — on the air and in person. New and prospective hams are always welcome.
Latest News
All news →NHARC Fall POTA Activation and Picnic
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Moraine State Park, South Shore Day Use Area, Pleasant Valley Pavilion No. 2. We have the pavilion from 8am to 8pm (exact start and end times TBD). Family members are welcome, and so is anyone thinking about joining the club. We need a head count before the picnic, so if you plan to attend, email Gary at pota@nharc.org and let him know how many are coming.
Welcome to the new NHARC website
We've refreshed nharc.org with a modern, mobile-friendly design that's easier to keep up to date.
Meetings
Business meeting — 2nd Wednesday of each month (January–November), 7:00 PM — currently held virtually via Zoom.
Activities meeting — 4th Wednesday of each month (except November & December), 7:00 PM.
In-person meetings are held at Hackers Guild, 2247 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Parking is available in front of the building and across the street.
On the Air This Week
Weekly Club Net — Tuesday at 8:30 PM
W3EXW 147.09 (backup 146.88)
Western PA D-STAR Net — Monday at 9:00 PM
W3EXW 146.82 and W3PGH 444.35
Western PA 220 Weekly Net — Monday at 7:00 PM
W3EXW 224.100 / W3PGH 223.980 / K3PSG 224.980
🎟️ Tickets & details →
Club Raffle — win an Icom IC-7300MK2
Only 100 tickets left to sell at $10 each so do not wait. The drawing is held once all tickets sell, or at the 2026 Holiday Party — you need not be present to win.
☕ Club breakfast. Informal club breakfast on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:30 AM sharp — Bob Evans on McKnight Road near Ross Park Mall. Come hang out — all are welcome, no reservation needed.