The Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club (PMRC) of Fort Washington, an amateur radio broadcast, celebrated their 75th anniversary on the air on December 12.

A celebratory banquet was held on Saturday, November 9 at the Whitemarsh Valley Event Center. The keynote address was given by Robert Famiglio, K3RF, ARRL Atlantic Division Director.

Awards for lifetime contributions were given to Bill Popovic, W3AOK, Ed Masarsky, KB3IV and Steve Hoch, WU3I. The award for exceptional club service was given to Greg Cheng, KC3SMW. There was also a raffle with over $800 in prizes, including the grand prize of a $500 Ham Radio Outlet Gift Certificate.

“We are thrilled to celebrate 75 years of PMRC’s contributions to the amateur radio community. Throughout these 75 years, we’ve hosted countless events, participated in all the field days, thousands of nets, and engaged in community service that exemplifies our commitment to outreach and education. The friendships forged in this club have created a family that extends beyond just radio waves; we are united by shared experiences and memories,” said Richard Roth, AA3RC, Club President. “This banquet was an opportunity to honor our shared achievements and enjoy an evening filled with camaraderie and joy.”

A commemorative video is below:

About Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club:

PMRC is an ARRL-affiliated club dedicated to promoting amateur radio, providing public service, and advancing the art and science of radio communication. With 202 members, the club offers various services including a newsletter, daily nets, license test sessions, mentoring, and on-air bulletins. For more information, go to: www.phil-mont.org