EPA Section YouTube on Emergency Mobile Communications

Emergency Mobile Communications – the next “What Hams Do…” TV
Show will premiere on YouTube at 8 PM, Sunday, January 17th. Click this
link to get a reminder to participate in the premiere show:
https://youtu.be/FLHh0wMIAtI

Top Emergency Responders in Pennsylvania join host Jay Silber, WA2UAR
– the PIC for the ARRL Eastern PA section – to help ensure legislation
intended to stop distracted driving does not interfere with the use of
Amateur Radio Operators using mobile rigs.

Legislation to replace last year’s failed HB37 distracted driving
bill, will be introduced again by Representative Rosemary Brown (189th
legislative District covering parts of Pike and Monroe Counties). The
EPA ARRL leadership team is in touch with Representative Brown’s
office in an effort to add exemption language for hams in the new
legislation.

Watch the Red Cross’ Greater PA Emergency Communication lead, David
Herzog, describe the value of Amateur Radio mobile operations in
emergencies. K3RF, Bob Famiglio, the ARRL Vice-Director of the
Mid-Atlantic Region gives solid legal grounds for the exemption. And
Chester County, PA EC David Flad talks about the real emergencies and
incidents he’s participated in using his mobile rig.

A YouTube Premiere means you can join in the chat during the event,
starting at 8 PM. The program runs just under half an hour. Hope to see
you there.

Jay Silber (WA2UAR)
Public Information Coordinator
ARRL-Eastern Pennsylvania
Tel: 610 662-8032
Email: JaySilber@arrl.net

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ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section
Section Manager: George W Miller, W3GWM
w3gwm@arrl.org
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QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo – Aug. 8-9

QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 – 9, 2020.

Attendance is free and registration is now open at https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com with early bird prize incentives for registering by July 24, 2020.

Built on a live, virtual platform used by Fortune 500 companies and major universities, this ARRL–sanctioned hamfest will let you:
  • Learn from a packed line-up of 70+ world-renowned ham radio speakers such as Ward Silver, N0AX, on Grounding and Bonding; Glen Johnson, W0GJ, on DXpeditions, and John Portune, W6NBC, on building slot antennas for HOA.
  • See demos of the latest ham radio equipment from the world’s top equipment companies. You can ask questions and engage with Exhibitors through video, audio, or chat.
  • Share ideas and network with your fellow ham radio operators throughout the Expo.
And if you’ve never been to a Hamfest or Expo, you can participate from the convenience of your home or office without spending a dime on travel!This platform simulates a full convention experience with an exhibit hall and exhibit booths staffed by live attendants, speaker auditorium, lobby, and lounges.

Go to https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ to learn more.

Get registered by July 24th.

Come to the Expo for an amazing and engaging experience.

QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo

13 Colonies Special Event webinar – June 15

On Monday, June 15th, at 7:30 PM the ARRL EPA Section will be holding a webinar on the 13 Colonies Special Event coming up on July 1st through the 7th.

Bob Josuweit, WA3PZO, will be the presenter.

If you registered previously you should have received the login instructions for this meeting. 

Zoom has added additional security, including encryption, to the level of service we are subscribed to in case you are concerned about security issues. You will not notice these changes but they are in place.

If you are not registered and would like to attend, please contact me at w3gwm at arrl dot net

73

George Miller W3GWM
Eastern Pennsylvania Section Manager

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https://epa-arrl.org/13-colonies-special-event-webinar-on-june-15/

Monthly Meeting: 3/6 – EPA Section Mgr. via Zoom

Join us on Friday, March 6, at 7:00 pm at St. James Lutheran Church in Limerick, PA for a presentation by the ARRL EPA Section Mgr., George Miller, W3GWM, via a Zoom videoconference. Refreshments served. All are welcome to attend.  

There will also be an amateur radio license exam at 5:00 pm at this location. See the License Exams page to learn how to sign up, and for more details. 

Control Ops Needed for EPA Section Nets

Posted: 11/18/19: Net Control Operators are needed for EPAEPTN. At the moment I have openings available Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. NCS is also needed for the PA Fone Net on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. If you are interested in any session, please contact me. Experience not necessary. NCS is really easy and we will provide training.

73,

George W3GWM
Eastern PA Section Manager
w3gwm@arrl.org