Welcome! The Peninsula Amateur Radio Club (PARC) is an organization for, and of, ham radio operators that provide different avenues of interest to local amateurs. Within our membership, there is active participation in all operating modes (Morse code (CW), voice, digital, etc). We are committed to public service and stand ready to provide assistance in all areas of emergency communications.

The Peninsula Amateur Radio Club (PARC) meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM at the Brittingham-Midtown Community Center. We will be meeting in room 103 for the rest of the year, but that is subject to change, so please inquire at the front desk.

Brittingham-Midtown Community Center (BMCC)

570 McLawHorne Drive

Newport News, VA 23601

First Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Some of the club members meet for dinner before the meeting at 5:00 PM at Rocky Mount BBQ, 10113 Jefferson Ave. They have an extensive menu. It’s a great time to get to know your fellow hams and to talk about amateur radio, so I would encourage you to come to the dinner if you can make it.

Rocky Mount BBQ

10113 Jefferson Avenue

Newport News, VA 23601

First Wednesday at 5:00 PM

There are many different interests within the club, including DXing, contesting, do it yourself (DIY), VHF, public service, CW, DMR, D-STAR, SSTV … you name it. New ideas and interests are always welcome! You don’t even need to have a license to join the club. To join, please visit our Membership page.

Our meeting schedule for 2026, subject to change, is:

Room 104 at 6:30pm

January 7, 2026
February 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
April 1, 2026
May 6, 2026
June 3, 2026
July 1, 2026
August 5, 2026
September 2, 2026
October 7, 2026
November 4, 2026
December 2, 2026