Join the Irving Amateur Radio Club for a full day of fellowship, food and field radio fun! Members, families and guests are invited to enjoy an outdoor cookout while we operate from the park and share the excitement of amateur radio with the community.
🗓️ Date & Time: April 18th starting at 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Cedar Hill State Park
1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(POTA US-2996 | Gate fees apply)
📌 Pavilion GPS: 32.6247167, -96.9916560
📡 Talk-In Frequency: 146.520 MHz (simplex)
📟 DMR – POTA Talk Group: 3181 (Brandmeister)
📡 APRS Beacon: WA5CKF – POTA Event
After entering the park and passing the park office, continue to the first stop sign and look for the neon green “POTA” signs directing you to the pavilion.
You can also refer to the park map below for additional guidance.
🏅 Why Participate?
Support Your Parks Weekend celebrates our state and national parks while encouraging hams to get active in portable operations. Every contact counts toward POTA awards and of course, a little friendly club bragging rights.
Bring your favorite portable gear… or just bring yourself. Either way, you’ll leave with stories.
🍔 Food & Fellowship
Lunch will be served starting at 12:00 PM.
The club will provide hot dogs, chips, and drinks for everyone attending. Come hungry and settle in.
📡 On-Air Activity
- Setup begins at 9:00 AM
- Operating focus: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Club equipment available from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Want to keep the bands alive after 3:00 PM? Bring your own setup and operate into the evening. We’ve reserved the pavilion from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM so come out anytime and stay as long as you like.
👥 Everyone Welcome
Whether you’re chasing contacts, learning about field operations or just enjoying good company POTA-Que is the perfect way to spend the day outdoors.
Licensed or not—you’re invited. No membership required.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Roger N5RCB, Kirk N3KDP or Will N5TLH.
