WPA Section Prepares for Annual Simulated Emergency Test Across Allegheny & Beaver
Emergency Coordinators across Allegheny and Beaver counties prepare for the annual ARRL WPA Simulated Emergency Test focusing on HF NTS messaging, Winlink gateways, and EOC integration.Continue Reading
70th Annual Breezeshooters Hamfest Scheduled at Butler Fairgrounds
The Breezeshooters Amateur Radio Club announces the 70th Annual Breezeshooters Hamfest in Butler County, featuring flea market tailgating, vendor exhibits, and ARRL VE license testing.Continue Reading
Erie Amateur Radio Society Hosts Lake Erie Field Day & Solar Comms Exercise
Erie Amateur Radio Society members deployed off-grid solar-powered HF stations along Presque Isle in Erie County, contacting over 400 stations during an emergency comms exercise.Continue Reading
Washington County ARC Expands 2M Repeater & Winlink Packet Gateway Network
WA3COM completes major infrastructure upgrades on Scenery Hill, expanding 2-meter repeater coverage and deploying a high-speed Winlink RMS digital gateway.Continue Reading
Laurel Highlands ARC Announces Monthly VE Test Sessions in Fayette County
LHARC expands monthly ARRL Volunteer Examiner (VE) license test sessions in Uniontown to accommodate new amateur radio license applicants across Fayette County.Continue Reading
Westmoreland Emergency Amateur Radio Service (WEARS) Skywarn Spotter Training
WEARS partners with National Weather Service Pittsburgh to train over 65 severe weather Skywarn spotters in Greensburg and Westmoreland County.Continue Reading
Beaver Valley Amateur Radio Association Leads Youth STEM Radio Demonstration
BVARA hosts an interactive STEM youth workshop in Beaver County, teaching students antenna construction, Morse code, and satellite tracking.Continue Reading
WPA Section Traffic Net Reports Record Traffic Volume Across Western PA
WPA Section Traffic Manager Bill Hastings (KB3TBT) reports over 1,200 radiogram messages routed through Western PA Voice Net and Pennsylvania CW Net.Continue Reading