Philippine Amateur Radio Association Inc. (PARA / DX1PAR)

Philippine Amateur Radio Association Inc. (PARA / DX1PAR)

PARA 87th Anniversary Celebrations

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

EMCEE – Mr. Mitch Amurao, 4E1BHP

7:30 AM REGISTRATION
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM NTC Special Examinations
9:30 AM
  • Invocation
  • National Anthem
  • Welcome Address – by Roberto Jose C. Vicencio, DU1VHY
  • Intoduction of the Guest of Honor
  • Inspirational Talk by Guest of Honor (for confirmation)
  NOTE: FORMAL OPENING OF EXHIBITS AND FLEA MARKET BY GUEST OF HONOR WILL BE DONE AFTER THE INSPIRATIONAL TALK
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Talk on Orbiting Satellites Carrying Amateur Radio and Antenna and Propagation by STAMINA4Space
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Talk on Medical Triage by Louie Domingo, 4G1ASM
12:00 PM LUNCH BREAK
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Awarding of Ham Emergency Radio Operation (HERO) Plaques
Awarding of VHF-UHF Round Up Contest Plaques & Certificates
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Talk on PARA Digital Roadmap
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM SIMULTANEOUS ACTIVITIES
  • DU CW Contest for Expert / Beginners by DU1XX, 4F1BYN & DU1JR
  • FOX Hunting by DU1DPE, COMPASS, Inc.
  • Ham Radio Go-Kit Contest by Ram Idris, DU8RAM
4:00 PM Awarding of Prizes for CW Challenge, Fox Hunting, Go-Kit
5:00 PM Closing Ceremonies

*8am-5pm - Amnesty through NTC NCR Mobile Licensing Activity
*Free admission for those with 2019 PARA ID or Lifetime Membership, Php50 for non-members
*Special examinations start at 7:30AM, please coordinate with Gilbert Galbis DU1GG


CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FOR AMNESTY FORM

Location Map

Getting There by Public Transpo

1. From Cubao / MRT Katipunan station / Aurora Blvd / Sta Mesa (Option 1)
  • Take jeep going to SSS Village or Parang/Fortune
  • Get off at the corner of Sumulong & Shoe Avenue (landmarks Marikina Sports Center & Rodriguez Hospital)
  • Take tricycle in front of Marikina Sports Center
2. From Cubao / MRT Katipunan station / Aurora Blvd / Sta Mesa (Option 2)
  • Take jeep going to SSS Village
  • Get off at General Ordonez cor Katipunan Streets (formerly Bay Tree, landmarks Puregold & Molave Market), Concepcion II, Marikina City
  • Take tricycle going to hotel
  • OR, if you want to burn some calories, you can walk approx 900m (10-15mins) to reach the hotel.
3. From MRT Santolan station / Marcos Hiway
  • Take jeep bound for Montalban
  • Get off at corner of Sumulong & Gil Fernando (Bluewave Mall / Marquinton)
  • Take tricycle at Bluewave / Marquinton Mall area OR follow #2
4. From Commonwealth / Batasan Road / San Mateo / Montalban
  • Take jeep bound for Marikina Bayan
  • Get off at Concepcion I, Bayanbayanan Ave cor JP Rizal St. (landmarks Petron & Lomihan food eatery), walk towards Bayanbayanan Ave
  • Take jeep going to SSS Village
  • Get off at General Ordonez cor Katipunan Streets (formerly Bay Tree, landmarks Puregold & Molave Market), Concepcion II, Marikina City
  • Take tricycle going to hotel
  • OR, if you want to burn some calories, you can walk approx 900m (10-15mins) to reach the hotel.
5. From Pasig / Manggahan
  • Take jeep bound for Marikina Calumpang
  • Get off at Marikina Bayan near Municipal Hall
  • Take jeep going to SSS Village (see #2), or take tricycle at Bluewave / Marquinton Mall area (see #1, #3)
6. From Antipolo / Cogeo / Sumulong Avenue
  • Take jeep going to Marikina Bayan
  • Along Sumulong Avenue, get off at Katipunan St. Cainta, landmark is McDonald's (before Kia Motors & Hotel Mango & Katipunan Avenue extension).
  • Take tricycle or walk towards Katipunan avenue area to hotel (1-1.2km, 12-15mins walk)

Getting There by Car or Motorcycle

Google Maps

CLICK HERE or view map below:

Tip: View larger map, click Directions/Mga Direksyon, input your starting point to view proposed routes.

WAZE App (Apple or Android)

CLICK HERE

Tip: Download to your Apple or Android device, turn on Location, follow Waze

Hotels Nearby

If you have questions, feel free to get in touch with PARA Secretariat, CLICK HERE