Field Day Planning

As Field Day 2019 approaches, we are in the stage of gathering information about participation. The spirit of Field Day 2019 is to showcase Amateur Radio in what it can offer the individual as well as the general public. If you are interested in participating, please send an e-mail to Doug expressing your interest. There is a need for manning our GOTA (Get On The Air) as well as being a public-facing spokesperson.

Stay tuned, more to come!

2m Nets

The club conducts weekly VHF nets on their 2m repeater. These nets are Wednesdays at 2100EDT/EST every week has a different net controller. We also accept Echolink check-ins!

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/EST at 28.435MHz. 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: Lancaster MS Walk

The 2019 Lancaster MS Walk is a charity walk that take place in over 550 locations with more than 330,000 people participating annually. They've been walking since 1988 and to date have raised more than $920 million to drive groundbreaking research, provide life-changing programs and guarantee a supportive community for those who need it most.
Amateur radio members are invited to volunteer. When you decide to volunteer, you become part of the MS movement, a group of passionate individuals, moving together to create a world free of MS. Together we support, have fun, and make a difference in the lives of people living with MS.
Start/Finish: Long's Park (1441 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster)
Time:Sunday, 05-May, site opens at 10:00am, walk begins at 11:00am
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP (SELECT ROUTE SAFETY VOLUNTEER)

Public Service Event: Mother's Day Make-a-Wish Foundation Truck Convoy

Join Make-A-Wish® as they celebrate their 30^th Anniversary of the Mother's Day Truck Convoy and raise money to grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. This year their chapter expects to grant 365 life-changing wishes, an average of one wish per day. This is only possible because of volunteers like you. Join in as they celebrate the drivers and the wish kids at the carnival-like event on Mother's Day, Sunday May 12. At this time there are no more positions open, but you are welcome to come out and see the event!

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:

• 18-May-19
• 20-Jul-19
• 21-Sep-19
• 16-Nov-19

Furthermore, Red Rose Repeater Association is predisposed to helping those new Technician Class licensees. The talents of its members varies and can be a great benefit to pass along to those new licensees. If you are interested in participating as an elmer to a new licensee, please send an e-mail to Doug expressing your interest. Include notes listing skills and ambitions. What can you do to give back?

The York Hamfest Foundation is sponsoring a Hamfest, Saturday 27-Apr-19, [0800-1300EDT], at Elicker's Grove Park.

• Rain or shine
• $5/person
• Children under 16 free (accompanied by adult)
• Unlicensed spouses free
• Free VE testing
• Food vendor will be available
• Card checking for DXCC/WAS/VUCC/WAC available
• Door prizes
• Flush type bathrooms are back

You don't want to miss The Warminster ARC Hamfest and ARRL Eastern PA Section Convention Sunday, 05-May. This year they are pleased to announce their speaker list:

• Bob Allison, WB3GCM , ARRL Laboratory Product Engineer
• Eastern PA Section Convention Meeting & Open Forum

• 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), SPARC's tower (northwest), New Danville (south) and near Safe Harbor (southwest), 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.