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If you or anyone you know is interested, here is the information for our upcoming, free, live Technician Class Licensing course on Zoom.  Please feel free to share the following announcement online or at your club meetings.  A free, weekly, live, Amateur Radio Technician Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday, Sept 4, and will run through Thursday, October 16  (7 sessions). The three-hour sessions will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time and they will be recorded.…

Join us for a SKYWARN Training. SKYWARN spotters play a vital role in providing real-time severe weather information to the NWS, which helps improve public safety and enhance weather warnings.  Instructor Lou Ruh (WX3I) and guest Ed Sweeney.  Lou is the regional coordinator for the Skywarn program, please feel free to find out more about him and the class here: https://epa-arrl.org/skywarn-program-available-to-clubs-emcomm-and-consumer-groups/ https://epa-arrl.…

By Glenn R Allison N3MEL In an increasingly interconnected world, our reliance on commercial communication networks—cellular, internet, and landlines—is undeniable. However, when disasters strike, these very systems are often the first to fail, leaving communities isolated and emergency responders struggling to coordinate. This is where the Packet Radio RF Forwarding Network (TPRFN) steps in,…

We have had some issues with both of our D-STAR Digital Repeaters in Delaware County recently that I just wanted to update everyone on. REMOVED FROM SERVICE: N3AEC - DELSTAR East Digital Repeater System https://www.delcoares.org/ares-repeaters/delco-ares-channels-and-repeaters/removed-from-service-n3aec-delstar-east-digital-repeater-system I think we have all been aware of the hospital closures in Delaware County recently, which included the Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill.…

New Pennsylvania legislation banning most hand-held electronic device use while driving will take effect June 5, 2025. The final Senate action, SB 37, also known as Paul Miller’s Law, was signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro.  The legislation is aimed at improving driving safety by reducing distracted driving. A ban on reading, writing or sending text messages while driving has been on the books in Pennsylvania since 2012.…

Governor Josh Shapiro recognized the dedication and efforts of Pennsylvania's Amateur Radio operators in emergency communications and public service by proclaiming June 2025 Amateur Radio Month. The full text of the proclamation is show below: amateur-radio-month.jpg

Invitation from ARES of Delaware County to Field Day Exercise, June 22nd & 23rd ARES of Delaware County would like to extend an invitation for you to meet the COUNTY amateur radio operators as we participate in the national Field Day event. Public hours are: Saturday, June 28th, 2025, between 3pm and 6pm. Sunday, June 29th, 2025, between 9am and noon. Hosted at Radnor Township Municipal Building.  Location: 301 Iven Avenue, Wayne PA 19087 (directions listed below).…