Reported by Lloyd Roach, K3QNT Governor Josh Shapiro recognized the dedication and efforts of Pennsylvania’s Amateur Radio operators in emergency communications and public service by proclaiming June 2025 Amateur Radio Month. The full text of the proclamation is shown below:

By Bob Josuweit, WA3PZO In just a few weeks, one of the most popular summer operating events kicks off – The 13 Colonies Special Event. Now in its 17th year the event has grown from Special Event Stations making approximately 12,000 … Read More

The ARRL website has some excellent resources for club leaders to employ to make their organizations more successful in attracting and keeping members. There are recommendations, programs and content to make club meetings and events more interesting and beneficial. The … Read More

By Bob Wilson, W3BIG, EPA Section Manager New Pennsylvania legislation banning most hand-held electronic device use while driving will take effect June 5, 2025. The final Senate action, SB 37, also known as Paul Miller’s Law, was signed into law … Read More

Submitted by Melody Bowers, KB3SJR, Secretary, PAARC The Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club is proud to announce its return to Evansburg State Park for the 2025 edition of PAARC in the Park, happening on Sunday, May 4th, from 0800 to … Read More

By Robert Alan Griffiths, NE3I, EPA Public Information Coordinator  At its “ARRL Night” April meeting, the Mount Airy VHF Radio Club, “the Pack Rats,” hosted ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA as its special guest. Other ARRL representatives attending and reviewing … Read More

Steve Stroh N8GNJ will mostly discuss the IP400 Network Project, which is creating a new data RADIO (and accompanying mode) in the 70 cm band to provide greater speeds and capabilities than any current data mode usable in 70 cm. The … Read More

By Robert Alan Griffiths, NE3I, ARRL EPA Public Information Coordinator On Saturday April 5th, Eastern Pennsylvania (EPA) and Western Pennsylvania (WPA) Section ARES groups conducted a joint Simulated Emergency Test with their corresponding Red Cross regional organizations. The state wide … Read More

By Robert Alan Griffiths, NE3I, EPA Public Information Coordinator     Lou Ruh, WX3I, is the Skywarn Pennsylvania Regional Coordinator. Skywarn is program of the National Weather Service that provides severe weather identification and guidance training to the general public. … Read More

The next big event for the Mt. Airy VHF Radio Club Pack Rats is the upcoming ARRL Night meeting on April 17th. The club has secured a powerhouse guest list for this year’s meeting at the Ben Wilson Senior Center … Read More

By Jay King, W2AFE, EPA Section Emergency Coordinator Kevin Lear W3XOX, WPA SEC and Jay King W2AFE, EPA SEC invite you to participate in the April 5th Pennsylvania ARES SET. All Pennsylvania hams are invited. Exercise instructions can be accessed … Read More

BY Roger Burkhart, N3GE, PTN Manager PTN INVITATION 3/15/2025 Improve your CW skills & take part in the National Traffic System (NTS). WHAT: The Pennsylvania Traffic & Training Net (PTN)WHEN: Daily at 1900 localWHERE: 80M at 13 WPM. Tune into … Read More

By Jay King, W2AFE, EPA Section Emergency Coordinator On April 5th, 2025 Pennsylvania hams are invited to participate in the Spring Simulated Emergency Test (SET). ARES and Red Cross are collaborating on this exercise with upwards of 20 Red Cross … Read More

Reported by Chris Kelleher, W3CTK, Delaware County Emergency Coordinator It is with a heavy heart that I write this to inform you of the recent passing of Rich Caruth after suffering a stroke a couple weeks ago. Rich has been … Read More

If you’re itching to get outdoors to operate, this weekend is a great time to make it happen. Winter Field Day will take place on Saturday and Sunday, January 25 and 26, 2025. Winter Field Day is an annual operating … Read More