SKYWARN Recognition Day
Re-posted from ARRL: SKYWARNTM Recognition Day is December 7, 2024. The annual event is celebrating its 25th anniversary. SRD was established in 1999 by the National Weather Service and ARRL® to commemorate the contributions of SKYWARN volunteers. Using amateur radio and other means of communication, SKYWARN spotters provide real time ground truth to NWS offices. …. Read More
Solar Storm Impacts HF Communications
Solar flares reached the earth’s atmosphere on May 10 through the 13th which disrupted radio communications. The resulting geomagnetic storm was classified as a G5 category storm and included solar winds traveling at 470 to 500 miles/second. This was the must powerful solar storm since October of 2003 and produced visible aurora as far south …. Read More
Skywarn Training Available
The Central Pennsylvania office of the National Weather Service has announced their Skywarn training classes for Spring 2024. All classes are and open to the public. Virtual classes do require advance registration while in-person classes do not. For the registration link and further details please visit the NWS web site at https://www.weather.gov/ctp/SkyWarn. Monday, March 25, …. Read More
SKYWARN Exercise Conducted
On January 24th at 1900 hours a SKYWARN training net was held conducted with net control operations at the State College National Weather Service Office. The W3GA repeater on 146.760 mHz was used for this exercise. Carmine KC3WP was Net Control for this exercise. Stations from Centre neighboring counties were invited to participate. Stations provided …. Read More
CCARC Installs New GMRS Band Repeater
The Clearfield County Amateur Radio Club is pleased to announce that a new GMRS service repeater has been placed into service at Rockton Mountain, Clearfield County. This repeater was made possible with the cooperation and assistance of both Clearfield County EMA and Center Communications staff. The repeater is on 462.675 MHz with the receive set …. Read More
Clearfield County EmComm Meeting Scheduled
On Wednesday March 15 at 7 PM a Zoom meeting event has been scheduled to discuss Emergency Communications within Clearfield County and the regions immediately surrounding Clearfield County. Members of the Treasure Lake Amateur Radio Group, the Clearfield County Amateur Radio Club and the Philipsburg Amateur Radio Association. We did also reach out to …. Read More
CCARC Mentioned in Blair ARES Report
The November issue of Blair ARES has been published and CCARC is featured with a front page article! The article discusses CCARC’s efforts to restore the Clearfield County Emergency Management Agency’s amateur radio equipment back to operational condition. A huge congratulations is in order for everyone involved and it’s nice to be recognized for our …. Read More
September Blair County ARES Alert Published
Our friends in neighboring Blair County have published the September issue of Blair ARES Alert!. Edited by Drew McGee KA3EJV, Blair ARES Alert! is the official publication of the Blair County ARES Team. Click here to read the September issue of Blair ARES Alert!
Southwest PA SkyWarn to Conduct Training
The SouthWest PA District Skywarn team will be holding a training session on Saturday July 9th at 10 AM. EDT, Steve Fazekas K3FAZ and Eddie Misiewicz KB3YRU will be conducting a Skywarn Net Control Station class and a Skywarn Net Operations Class. Topics covered will include the steps and procedures involved in activating local Skywarn …. Read More
July 2022 Blair County ARES Newsletter Published
The July 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
