ARRL - Eastern Pennsylvania Section
Received 4/2/2020 from ARRL HQ We know many examiners have canceled Amateur Radio License exam sessions to meet the requirements and recommendations of national and local government and health officials. The health and safety of examinees and our Volunteer Examiners is … Read More
From the ARRL Website03/27/2020 Many individuals and groups organizing events for Field Day 2020 have been contacting ARRL for guidance on how to adapt their planned activities in this unprecedented time of social distancing and uncertainty. “Due to the unique situation presented … Read More
We are still searching for a State Government Liaison. This very important appointment and will report directly to the Section Manager. The State Government Liaison will represent both East and West Pennsylvania Sections. If you are interested, please email w3gwm@arrl.org. The … Read More
There are a number of contests or practices that occur on weekdays on a periodic basis. In some time zones, participation in these can be hampered by working, working late, family commitments, or other variables related to life. If you’re … Read More
Whether by rule, law, decree, or “strong suggestion,” gathering as a group has been essentially banned as part of the measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic. This means the halt of traditional multi-operator efforts, where radio operators travel to gather … Read More
The EAWB for 3/29/20 can be found at this link: http://w3luz.org/d3db/EPA_Section_ARES_Weekly_Bulletin_077_2020-03-29.html This week’s topics: Bulletin #077 March 29, 2020 ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Nets ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section ARES® Structure >>>Emergency Coordinator (EC) – Start to Finish<<< Appointment Definition Requirements Responsibilities … Read More
3/18/20 – Recognizing the need to keep the local Amateur Radio community engaged, informed, and communicating amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 Pandemic, local Hams from Lancaster County have organized a “Welfare Net”. The purpose of the “Welfare Net” is … Read More
The EAWB for 3/15/20 can be found at this link: http://w3luz.org/d3db/EPA_Section_ARES_Weekly_Bulletin_075_2020-03-15.html This week’s topics: ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section ARES® Structure >>>Emergency Coordinator (EC) – Start to Finish<<< Mailing Lists: ServPA – Pennsylvania’s Online Registry for Volunteers. PA ARES-RACES List Server … Read More
From Jack Gerbs, General Chairman, HV2020: “The Hamvention Executive Committee has been monitoring the COVID19 pandemic. We have worked very closely with our local and state health departments. It is with a very heavy heart the Hamvention Executive Committee has decided … Read More
The PA Capitol is closed for the next 2 weeks so there will be no action by the Senate Transportation Committee on HB 37 at least until the members return. We’ll keep you posted if there’s any new information. As … Read More
After careful consideration and discussion with some of the EPA Staff about the Coronavirus Pandemic, I have decided to recommend that all East Pennsylvania clubs suspend operation until May 1st. Later in April, I will meet with the entire EPA … Read More
Are young people involved in Amateur Radio? That’s an existential question because if they’re not, there’s no future in ham radio. But, fortunately, Jay Silber, WA2UAR, (on the Eastern Pennsylvania ARRL* leadership team) found young people are definitely getting involved, … Read More
Hi everyone – I’ve decided to cancel any travel at least through the end of this month. I’m doing this partly because of the Coronavirus and partly because of the spread of the Flu. Close to 20,000 people have died … Read More
The EAWB for 3/8/2020 can be found at this link: http://w3luz.org/d3db/EPA_Section_ARES_Weekly_Bulletin_074_2020-03-08.html This week’s topics: Bulletin #074 March 8, 2020 ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section ARES® Structure >>>Emergency Coordinator (EC) – Start to Finish<<< Mailing Lists ARES Connect – ARES Volunteer Management System … Read More
Here are the upcoming Section Manager visits for March: March 6 Video link to Pottstown Area ARCMarch 11 Phil-Mont ARC – Willow Grove, PAMarch 18 Red Rose Repeater Assoc. – Lancaster, PAMarch 24 Video link with Manheim ARC George … Read More