ARRL - Eastern Pennsylvania Section
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
"Team Exuberance" Aims to Lower the Average Age of Contesters Seven of the world’s top youth CW operators will convene at the western Pennsylvania superstation of Tim Duffy, K3LR, in late May, in an effort to lower the average age … Read More
The K7RA Solar Update Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: I felt cheated this week when a much-anticipated sunspot appeared only briefly, and after 2 days was gone. Sunspot region AR2758 only appeared on March 8 – 9, with daily sunspot … Read More
Visalia International DX Convention, Other Events, Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concerns Concern over COVID-19 has led to the cancellation of the 2020 International DX Convention (IDXC) and of several other amateur radio-related events here and abroad. The IDXC was to … Read More
Great Lakes Convention and Toledo Hamfest – Cancelled There is a great deal of concern and hype over the Coronavirus in Ohio. It has prompted TMRA to act upon these decisions. COLUMBUS — Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday said … 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
I try to avoid politics as your Section Manager, but here is some good advice from Senator Pat Toomey. Stay safe, take care and stay healthy. 73, George W3GWM Eastern PA Section Manager Email: W3GWM Phone (570) 250-1007 Here is … 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
A reminder that Daylight Savings Time starts on Sunday. Don’t forget to turn your clock ahead. The Eastern Pennsylvania Emergency Phone and Traffic Net (EPAEPTN) on 3917 KHz will move to 6 PM EDT effective Sunday March 8th. Coincidentally, the … Read More
The EAWB for 3/1/2020 can be found at this link: http://w3luz.org/d3db/EPA_Section_ARES_Weekly_Bulletin_073_2020-03-01.html This week’s topics: Bulletin #073 March 1, 2020 ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section ARES® Structure >>>Emergency Coordinator (EC) – Start to Finish<<< Mailing Lists: ServPA – Pennsylvania’s Online Registry for … Read More
From: David Nicosia – NOAA Federal [mailto:david.nicosia] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 11:21 AM Subject: Spring Weather Safety Information All, The following web address has a lot of excellent information on weather and flood safety for the upcoming spring season. … Read More
The EAWB for 2/16/2020 can be found at this link: http://w3luz.org/d3db/EPA_Section_ARES_Weekly_Bulletin_071_2020-02-16.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
ARRL Podcasts Schedule The second episode of ARRL’s “On the Air” podcast is now available. Topics focus on building the ground-plane antenna featured in the first issue of On the Air magazine, a discussion of open-wire feed lines, and an … Read More
ARRL Creates New HF Band Planning Discussion Group ARRL has created a new HF Band Planning Discussion Group. HF Band Planning Committee Chair Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF, will moderate the group, which will focus on the ARRL HF Band Planning Committee’s … Read More