2025-08-12 Announcement: Free On-line Technician Class Course starting Sept 4 Please Publicize

August 12, 2025

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,...

2025-07-30 Skywarn Storm Spotter Training August 14th, 2025 at DES Building

July 30, 2025

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...

2025-06-23 The TPRFN Network: Could be a Lifeline in Times of Emergency

June 23, 2025

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 f...

2025-06-10 Status of N3AEC and W3AEC D-STAR Repeaters in Delaware County

June 10, 2025

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-repeat...

2025-05-25 Amateur Radio Mobile Operation Exempt from New Pennsylvania Cell Phone Law While Driving

June 09, 2025

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 legis...

2025-06-01 Governor Josh Shapiro Proclaims June Amateur Radio Month in Pennsylvania

June 09, 2025

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 bel...

PRESS RELEASE: Invitation from ARES of Delaware County to Field Day Exercise, June 28th & 29th

May 27, 2025

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....

2025-05-15 EOC Exercise at Delaware County Department of Emergency Services

May 15, 2025

ARES 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, 2025

You 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, 2025

This 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...