Blog Posts in Jul 2023
2025-06-10 Status of N3AEC and W3AEC D-STAR Repeaters in Delaware County
June 10, 2025We 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-repeat...
2025-05-25 Amateur Radio Mobile Operation Exempt from New Pennsylvania Cell Phone Law While Driving
June 09, 2025New 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 legis...
2025-06-01 Governor Josh Shapiro Proclaims June Amateur Radio Month in Pennsylvania
June 09, 2025Governor 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 bel...
PRESS RELEASE: Invitation from ARES of Delaware County to Field Day Exercise, June 28th & 29th
May 27, 2025Invitation 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....
2025-05-15 EOC Exercise at Delaware County Department of Emergency Services
May 15, 2025ARES of Delaware County was invited to participate in an exercise today setting up an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with the Department of Emergency Services. Overall, it was a very good drill. Because of experience with similar exerci...
2025-05-15 New Logo for ARES of Delaware County
May 15, 2025You have probably already noticed it, but I would like to officially announce that we have switched over to a new logo. The design is courtesy of our own Section Manager Robert G Wilson W3BIG, who also designed the original Delco ARES logo ...
2025-05-12 Hurricane Hellene Deployment Experience
May 12, 2025This invitation is going to Pennsylvania Red Cross EMCOMM and Pennsylvania ARES ECs. Please feel free to pass it on to your Red Cross and ARES team members. John Mcewing KC1FWU deployed in support of Hurricane Hellene. His story includes im...
2025-03-31 Spring 2025 Simulated Emergency Test (SET) Plans for EPA Section - April 5th
March 31, 2025Overview Welcome to the 2025 Pennsylvania Simulated Emergency Test (SET) scheduled for 5 April 2025. Red Cross Emergency Station (RCES) nets will be on April 5 from 1000 to 1200 local time. Winlink messages can be sent at any time on April ...
2025-03-24 Free, online Amateur Radio Operating Classes start April 3
March 24, 2025FREE ON-LINE AMATEUR RADIO OPERATING CLASS A free, weekly, 3-hour Amateur Radio Operating Class on Zoom will begin on Thursday April 3 and run through June 19 at 6:30 PM Eastern time. The presenters will be various experienced folks in the...
2025-03-17 Spring SET Announced for April 5, 2025
March 17, 2025Message from our EPA SEC, Jay King W2AFE On 05 Apr 2025 Pennsylvania hams are invited to participate in the Spring Simulated Emergency Test (SET). ARES and Red Cross are collaborating on this exercise with upwards of 20 Red Cross Emcomm Sta...