10m Nets

The club conducts weekly HF nets on the 10m band. These are nets to expand the skillset in HF SSB area for all amateurs, including Technician Class licensees. The 10m nets are Tuesdays at 2000EDT at 28.435MHz (new frequency). Every week is a different net controller (see the calendar above and click on the week of interest to see who is net control). The band has been opening up lately, so get involved! Hone your HF skills! NOTE: If there is existing traffic less than five minutes prior to the net start, the net will move to 28.445MHz.

ARES Nets

The Lancaster County ARES conduct regular net meetings, two per month--> voice only and voice/digital:

• Voice Only - First Tuesday of every month at [2030EST/EDT] and will be on the N3FYI (145.31MHz) repeater. Times may change according to participation, as there is another net meeting (SPARC) at [2100EST/EDT].
• Voice/Digital - Third Tuesday of every month also at [2030EST/EDT] and will be on the N3FYI (145.31MHz) repeater. Times may change according to participation, as there is another net meeting (SPARC) at [2100EST/EDT]. Check back here for details (including digital mode) as the time approaches.

Public Service Event, New York City Marathon

On 04-Nov-2018, New York Road Runners will sponsor their annual New York City Marathon. The Marathon has grown from a Central Park race with 55 finishers to the world's biggest and most popular marathon, with more than 50,000 finishers last year.
If you are interested in volunteering, it is a two stage process:

• CLICK ON THIS Google Docs link and register with the Ham Event coordinator
• CLICK ON THIS NYRR page and register with the New York Road Runners organization
• CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION GUIDELINES ON NYRR

VE Testing

Red Rose Repeater Association is sponsoring a Laurel VEC associated VE team to offer ham radio tests at no cost to the examinee. Testing is held at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology on Orange 1100 East Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, in room 46 on the 3rd Saturday of the odd numbered months. Registration starts at 11:30am with testing beginning promptly at noon. Pre-registrations preferred, but walk-ins will be accepted. E-mail Jason (W3PC) for pre-registration and questions. Note: A FRN (FCC Registration Number) is required for testing, show up early if assistance is needed in obtaining a FRN. A government issued photo ID is also required for testing. Entrance to testing facility on corner of Clark ST and Parkside AVE. Room 46 right inside door to the right. Parking available on street or in lot behind building across Parkside Avenue. Planned dates are:

• 17-Nov-18
• 19-Jan-19

Skywarn Training

What is Skywarn^TM?

The Skywarn^TM Spotter program is a voluntary program in which the public can participate and interact with your local National Weather Service (NWS) Office. Skywarn^TM spotters are encouraged to relay critical weather information to their local NWS Office, in support of the Warning and Forecast Operations. The information they provide routinely helps the NWS Forecasters make better/more informed forecasts, and helps them to warn others of impending dangers or hazards.

Who is Eligible?

NWS encourages anyone with an interest in public service to join the Skywarn^TM program. Volunteers include police and fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public utility workers and other concerned private citizens. Individuals affiliated with hospitals, schools, churches, nursing homes or those who have a responsibility for protecting others are also encouraged to become spotters.

How Can I Get Involved?

A local Skywarn^TM class is coming to your area. The class will be conducted by the NWS, and will cover topics such as: Basics of thunderstorm development; Identifying severe weather features; How to report severe weather and what should be reported; and basic severe weather safety. Classes are free of charge and generally last about 90 minutes. Current Skywarn^TM spotters who are planning to attend for a refresher are encouraged to bring their Spotter ID cards or ID Numbers.

CLASS INFORMATION

Sponsored by: Dauphin County Department of Emergency Services
Date and Time: 18-Oct-18 at 1:00pm AND AGAIN at 7:00pm
Location: Dauphin County EMA Building, 911 Gibson Boulevard, Steelton, PA 17113
Registration: To register, send an email to Dan Scully.
NOTE: Should the class need to be cancelled at the last minute, there will be a posting made on the web site: under the appropriate calendar entry. Be sure to check the link the day of the event to see any changes!

We hold our annual HAMFEST Saturday 6-Oct at the Brownstown Community Park in Talmadge, PA (outskirts of Brownstown, PA). Check back for more details.

Columbia Amateur Radio Association (CARA), Inc. announces their hamfest at the Howard County Fairgrounds (West Friendship, MD), on Sunday, 07-Oct-18, starting at 8:00am. VE Exams begin at 9:00am. Donation admission is $6.00, under 12 are free.

• Transmitters - Our VHF and UHF transmitters are located atop the Lancaster General Hospital in the City of Lancaster
• Receivers - Our VHF receivers are located at Welsh Mountain (east), Lancaster Regional Hospital and near Safe Harbor (west), providing a large footprint for the county, plus into neighboring counties
• Echo Link - For those traveling outside the immediate area of Lancaster County, our Echolink server keeps them in touch.