On June 16th 2022 progress was made toward making the newly relocated amateur radio facilities at the Clearfield County Emergency Management Agency building operational once again. Much work remains to be done but with the progress made today it should be realistic to see operational equipment within the next two weeks. Today the existing antenna …. Read More
We are aware of several public service events that have requested amateur radio operators to provide communications assistance. When more detailed information becomes available we will post it here, The list of events is as follows: Ironstone 100K, July 9 & 10, 2022 This ride will begin at 1400 local on Saturday July 9 and …. Read More
On Thursday May 12th Clearfield County 911 Coordinator Jeremy Ruffner hosted a core group of amateur radio operators involved in Pennsylvania’s ACS program at the Clearfield County Emergency Management Agency building. The purpose of this gathering was to review the changes to the 911 dispatch center and the amateur radio facilities contained within the dispatch …. Read More
Carmine Prestia K3CWP, Centre County ACS Officer, has provided us with information on Spring Skywarn training opportunities for those who might be interested in becoming a Skywarn Spotter or simply refreshing their training. Registration is required. Click here for an external link to the National Weather Service web site with all the details.
The April 2022 issue of Blair ARES Alert! has been published by Editor Drerw McGee KA3EJV. The Blair Ares Alert! is the newsletter of the Blair County Amateur Radio Emergency Service. Inside are articles of interest to those involved in emergency communications, or EmComm, efforts in Blair County and the surrounding area. Click here to read the …. Read More
Officials at Centre County ARES/ACS/RACES have announced their schedule of public service events for 2022. Volunteers are needed to help make these events successful. If interested please contact Centre County ARES/ACS/RACES. Click here for a link with all the details.
The National Weather Service has made their Skywarn “Weather Spotters Field Guide” available as an on-line resource. Summer is here and the likelihood of increased storm activity moving through Central Pennsylvania is increased with summer weather patterns. This is an ideal resource to re-familiarize yourself with terminology and identifying different weather events. Amateur Radio has …. Read More
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