ARRL - Eastern Pennsylvania Section
From Space weather dot com: SIGNS OF LIFE FROM THE SUN: For the past few years, we’ve paid special attention to days without sunspots. But what about days with sunspots? Suddenly, it makes sense to talk about this again because the sun is showing … Read More
The US Postal Service (USPS) has temporarily suspended international mail acceptance for items addressed to certain destinations due to service impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This situation could result in the return or loss of mail, such as QSL cards, … Read More
The EAWB for 6/7/2020 can be found at this link: http://w3luz.org/d3db/EPA_Section_ARES_Weekly_Bulletin_087_2020-06-07.html In this issue: Bulletin #087 June 7 2020 Request from the PA Criminal Intelligence Center Vandalism to Communications Equipment ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Nets ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section ARES® Structure … Read More
Six Meters Recently Running Hot 06/04/2020 In recent days, 6 meters has been living up to its name — “the Magic Band.” On May 30 at around 1200 UTC, Rich Zwirko, K1HTV, in Virginia, worked Nicolas Sinieokoff, TT8SN, in Chad, … Read More
Temporary Rule Waivers Announced for 2020 ARRL Field Day 05/28/2020 With one month to go before 2020 ARRL Field Day, June 27 – 28, the ARRL Programs and Services Committee (PSC) has adopted two temporary rule waivers for the event: … Read More
WSJT-X Version 2.2.0 is Now in General Release 06/04/2020 WSJT-X version 2.2.0 is now in general availability release, after a short stint in beta (or release candidate) status. WSJT-X version 2.2 offers 10 different protocols or modes — FT4, FT8, … Read More
The K7RA Solar Update 06/05/2020 Two new sunspots emerged this week, with a one-day gap on Tuesday with no sunspot. Average daily sunspot numbers rose from 0 last week to 3.3 in this week, May 28 through June 3. It … Read More
I wanted to remind you that next Monday, June 15th, at 7:30 PM we will be holding a webinar on the 13 Colonies Special Event coming up on July1st through the 7th. Bob Josuweit, WA3PZO, will be the presenter. If … Read More
June 5, 2020 New Field Staff Appointment Please reply to w3gwm@arrl.net I am pleased to announce the appointments of Charles Schmell KS3Z, Greencastle, Bucks County and Mark Wheeler KZ3MW, Newfoundland, Wayne County to the EPA Field Staff as Assistant Section Managers. … Read More
David Luben Heller of Morrisville, died on May 24, 2020, David was 93 years old. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothy of Englewood Cliffs, NJ, his wife Iva Dean (McBroom) Heller, his eldest daughter Nancy Lynn (Heller) … Read More
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The EAWB for 5/24/2020 can be found at this link: http://w3luz.org/d3db/EPA_Section_ARES_Weekly_Bulletin_085_2020-05-24.html Request from the PA Criminal Intelligence Center Vandalism to Communications Equipment ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Nets ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section ARES® Structure >>>Emergency Coordinator (EC) – Start to Finish<<< Appointment … Read More
As Field Day 2020 (June 27 and 28) approaches it appears likely that we will be unable to hold our traditional events. I’d like to purpose a friendly competition within the Eastern Pennsylvania Section. This is strictly for fun with … Read More
The court ruling allowing the expedition comes after years of sparring between a private company and the government. They are looking to recover the wireless telegraph set! Read in The Washington Post: https://apple.news/AeLUDutl9S22ZTFaS-urLUQ Tom AF4NCLife Member ARRL Assistant Section Manager EPA … Read More
We will be hosting a special Zoom Webinar on June 15th for the 13Colonies Special Event. The annual Original 13 Colonies Special Event will mark its 12thanniversary this year. The event gets underway on July 1 at 1300 UTCand runs … Read More