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Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club Presents:
PMRC POTA-MANIA 2026

Join us for an exciting series of park radio events from March to October, showcasing the beauty of Fort Washington State Park and the joy of amateur radio!

2026 Event Schedule - Mark your calendar!

Spring POTA Fest
March 27-29 11, 2026: 8:00 AM onwards— Location: Fort Washington State Park Pavilion MHL-1

POTAMANIA
April 11, 2026: 8:00 AM onwards— Location: Fort Washington State Park Pavilion MHL-1

POTAMANIA
May 9th: 8:00 AM onwards— Location: Fort Washington State Park Pavilion MHL-1

FIELD DAY
June 27-28th: Location: Fort Washington State Park Campsites A—C

POTAMANIA
July 11th: 8:00 AM onwards—Location: Fort Washington State Park Pavilion MHL-1

LIGHT HOUSE WEEKEND
August 15-16, 2026: 8:00 AM onwards, see Lighthouse Weekend Page

POTAMANIA
September 12th: 8:00 AM onwards—Location: Fort Washington State Park Pavilion MHL-1

OCT-POTA-FEST
October 2-4: Location: Fort Washington State Park, Camp Site B


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Activities

Picnic in the Park with Radio: Bring food, enjoy a picnic, and share radio enthusiasm with fellow hams. Test your equipment, see how others do POTA, try a new setup, HAVE FUN.

Park Activation: Activate the park individually or join forces with the club to showcase your radio skills and equipment.

Foxhunt: Challenge your foxhunting skills and have a blast locating a hidden transmitter within the park. Anything ham radio goes, the limit is only your imagination.

Experience the Magic

POTA-MANIA is a celebration of amateur radio and the great outdoors. Whether you're an experienced operator or completely new to POTA or ham radio, all are welcome! Come and see what it's all about, get on the air, and most importantly, have fun!

Don't miss out on the chance to combine radio fun with a beautiful natural setting. Let's make each event memorable and a source of camaraderie among radio lovers.

Fort Washington is a carry-in / carry-out park. Please be sure to police your trash and take it with you.