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EPA ARES Weekly Bulletin #078 – April 5, 2020

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The EAWB for 4/5/20 can be found at this link: http://w3luz.org/d3db/EPA_Section_ARES_Weekly_Bulletin_078_2020-04-05.html This week’s topics: Bulletin #078 April 5, 2020 ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Nets ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section ARES® Structure >>>Emergency Coordinator (EC) – Start to Finish<<< Appointment Definition Requirements Responsibilities Emphasis … Read More

To All ARRL Members and ARRL VEC accredited Volunteer Examiners

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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

Field Day – A Time to Adapt

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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

State Government Liaison (SGL)

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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

New HF Operators — Things to Do

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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

Conversation – A Time of Disruption for Multi-Multi Contesting

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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

EPA ARES Weekly Bulletin #077 – March 29, 2020

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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

York Hamfest Canceled

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The 2020 York Hamfest scheduled for 4/25 has been canceled. “Sorry to inform everyone, but the 2020 York Hamfest has been canceled. Please check back for possible updates of the hamfest moved to another date. Thank you and stay healthy.” … Read More

Business Closures

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Well, Looks like things are getting serious. Governor Wolf has just issued a proclamation ordering all business which are not life sustaining to close. Grocery and drug stores are considered life sustaining. I have attached files I have received from … Read More

FCC Levies $18,000 Fine on Louisiana Amateur Radio Licensee

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In an enforcement case prompted by complaints filed in 2017, the FCC has imposed an $18,000 forfeiture on Jerry W. Materne, KC5CSG, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, for intentional interference and failure to identify. The FCC had proposed the fine in … Read More

Winlink Videos Help New and Experienced Operators

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To help Winlink’s novices overcome software fright when operating Winlink Express for the first time, San Diego, California ARES created a series of 24 short videos to help newcomers find the right button to click in the Express software menus. … Read More

Lancaster County Hams Stand Up a “Welfare Net” Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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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

Activity Suspensions

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Well, I guess everyone has been following the news. There’s not much more I can say about that. As you probably already know, the Dayton Hamfest has been canceled. The Warminster ARC Hamfest scheduled for May 3rd has also been … Read More

EPA ARES Weekly Bulletin #075 – March 15, 2020

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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

Dayton Hamvention 2020 is Canceled

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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