Formed in 1978, the Holmesburg Amateur Radio Club has been known for its great repeater coverage of Philadelphia. Those familiar with Philadelphia know that the City's founder William Penn overlooks the City from City Hall. Now thanks to HARC, his "voice" is heard on the air when Club members are on the air with the Club Call - WM3PEN.

H.A.R.C. is a multi-faceted group of hams from all walks of life of any age. Members have a wide and varying interest in the hobby.

Their weekly net is held on the HARC – WM3PEN repeater (146.685- PL146.2) every Thursday evening at 8:00 PM. WM3PEN is best known for its participation in the 13 Colonies Special Event. Club members also participate in various contests during the year.

HARC supports Philadelphia ARES©, and also Scouting with a BSA Troop radio club under our wing.

HARC is an ARRL Special Services club. They provide communications support for a variety of public service events. The Club had provided communications for the Mayfair / Holmesburg Thanksgiving parade for almost 20 years, as well as the 15 year run of the NEPYA October race/walk. Over the years HARC has provided communications for various marathons, charity walks, bike races, parades, the March of Dimes 2000 Walk America, and the 1980 Winter Olympic Torch Run.

Are you involved with any public events? Contact the club to see if they can assist.

Of course you can visit one of the HARC meetings to ask questions, check out the Club website, wm3pen.org, or eMail us at wm3pen@arrl.net. We'd be happy to assist you.