On April 1 the EPA and WPA participated in statewide Winlink exercise in cooperation with the American Red Cross. The drill, coordinated by Red Cross DCS Jay King, W2AFE and his team, was a resounding success with more than 112 … Read More

Bob Wilson, W3BIG It’s happened to all of us at one time or another. While operating in public someone takes notice of the equipment asking if it’s a CB. Depending on how often you’ve had this experience, your reply could … Read More

On March 1 I was appointed as the ARRL Section Manager to fulfill the term vacated by George Miller, W3GWM. George stepped down as SM due to health issues. I was saddened by George’s departure, as I’m sure many of … Read More

This year the Reading Radio Club of Reading, PA is celebrating their 100th anniversary as both as an Amateur Radio Club and affiliation with ARRL. The Reading Radio Club is conducting a special event station activating their club call – … Read More

I’ve made a change to our section newsletter. It’s now an ‘Ezine (small magazine) available on line at Section News – ARRL EPA SECTION (epa-arrl.org) This format permits me to include photos and create a more interesting letter for you … Read More

Date on last email was actually Saturday May 28. Sorry. The 29th I was visiting my friends in the ER again.

ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program The ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program, in effect since April 19, 2022, will cover the one-time $35 application fee for new amateur radio license candidates younger than 18 years old for tests administered under the … Read More

Hello, In order to launch the new Club Grant Program, we are holding a webinar Wednesday May 4th at 8PM Eastern. Here is the link that you can send out to your section. I will be sending this to the … Read More

Here’s some important news regarding the ARRL Club Grant Program. I’ve been hearing about this program for quite some time now and urge all EPA Clubs to make sure you have representatives at this webinar, even if your club is … Read More

NWS Binghamton SKYWARN and Webinar Schedule 2022. More talks will be added soon. If you have any questions, contact Mitchell Gaines or Bryan Greenblatt, Meteorologists, at 607 798 6620 or email mitchell.gaines, Bryan.Greenblatt. Our e-mail system has had technical issues … Read More

New Amateur Radio License Applications Fee To Become Effective April 19, 2022 A Public Notice released by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on March 23, 2022, in MD Docket No. 20-270, announced that new application fees for Wireless Telecommunications Bureau … Read More

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, try these activities. Virginia QSO Party For those of you who like to participate in state QSO parties, the Virginia QSO Party begins this Saturday, March 19 at 1400 UTC. The … Read More