VE Exam Session Results
On Friday May 17th the Clearfield County Amateur Radio Club held a Volunteer Examination session for amateur radio FCC licensing. This exam session allowed anyone wishing to become a licensed amateur radio operator or upgrade their license to do so. CCARC extends congratulations to two individuals who successfully passed exams. Passing the General Class …. Read More
MFJ Ends Production
One of the most most recognizable brands in amateur radio announced Thursday April 25th that they are ending production of all product lines in the United States. In an email to customers MFJ President, Martin F. Jue K5FLU, made the announcement. The MFJ line of products includes the MFJ, Cushcraft, Hi-Gain, Mirage, Vectronics and MDS-HAM …. Read More
Distracted Driving Bill Would Prohibit Amateur Radio Operations
On Thursday April 18th the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Atlantic Division Director, Bob Famiglio, K3RF, alerted ARRL members to a Pennsylvania Bill that would impact mobile amateur radio operations if passed. The text of Bob’s alert is included at the bottom of this post. This bill has been in development for over three years …. Read More
CCARC GMRS Repeater Changes Frequencies
On Friday March 1st 2024 the Clearfield County Amateur Radio Club’s GMRS service repeater changed frequencies. The repeater was previously operating on 462.675 MHz. After activating the repeater it was discovered that a group of GMRS enthusiasts were operating another repeater on Pine Grove Mountain near State College on the same frequency. Their repeater was …. Read More
Dorthy Morrison N3PUQ(SK)
At the February CCARC meeting Harvey N3RTK reported the passing of Dorthy Morrison N3PUQ. Dorthy, and her husband Ed K3JE (SK), were long term amateur radio fixtures in the Clearfield area and were actively involved in local cub activities. CCARC extends our condolences to the Morrison family and friends.
CCARC Considers DMR Repeater Project
John N3SPW brought to the CCARC’s attention the 444.650 MHz repeater coordination at the February business meeting. CCARC holds an “initial coordination” for this frequency from the Western Pennsylvania Repeater Council (WPRC). After some discussion it was decided that if we were to take on a new repeater project it needed to offer something not …. Read More
PEMA Activated ACS for Winter Storm
On Tuesday January 9th Clearfield County, as well as most of Pennsylvania, experienced a rather significant winter storm. Forecasts were calling for significant snowfall accumulations followed by wind and rain. At the request of PEMA ACS officials, a state-wide alert was issued and all county ACS teams were placed on stand by status. Local county …. Read More
Santa Net to be on the air
The Santa Net is back on 3.916 MHz for the 18th year! Starting Friday, November 24th, good girls and boys can talk to Santa Claus, via amateur radio, nightly starting at 7:05 PM (Central). The Santa Net will run every night through Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023. Pete Thomson (KE5GGY), of The 3916 Nets, commented …. Read More
WinLink Station for Clearfield EMA Center
Members of the Clearfield County Amateur Radio Club have started a project which will add WinLink capabilities to the Clearfield County Emergency Management Agency’s Communications Center. According to the WinLink.org web site, “WinLink is a network of amateur radio and authorized government stations that provide worldwide radio email using radio pathways where the internet is …. Read More
Clearfield EOC Activated for SET
Members of the Clearfield County Amateur Radio Club participated in a Simulated Emergency Test, or SET, on Saturday October 7th 2023. The SET was was an extension of the larger Western Pennsylvania SET. Centre County ARES was active as well as the Philipsburg EmComm team with separate scenarios. CCARC, as well as the Treasure Lake …. Read More
