Five amateur radio operators provided communications assistance for the Pennsylvania Environmental Council Public Lands Ride on October 2, 2021. The course covered sixty five miles of mixed surface roads and paths in the Black Moshannon State Forest. About eighty-eight bicyclists rode the courses. Continue reading
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Volunteers needed for TWO events on October 2, 2021
Centre County (and other) amateur radio operators (ARO) have the opportunity to volunteer for two events on October 2, 2021; the Pennsylvania Environmental Council Public Lands Ride (Bicycle) and the ARRL Simulated Emergency Test. Continue reading
Multiple Sclerosis Glimcher Keystone Country Ride – Public Service
The annual Glimcher Keystone Country Ride (GKCR) was back this weekend! Canceled last year as a result of the Pandemic, the ride was one day covering seventy-file miles in central Pennsylvania. The Multiple Sclerosis Society (MSS) again asked for communications assistance from Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES). Twenty three amateur radio operators from Centre, Blair, Venango, and Bedford Counties volunteered along with two from Maryland. Three relatives of participating amateurs also participated.
Eastern States 100 Ultra Marathon needs Amateur Radio Volunteers
We are looking for a bunch more radio operators to support the Eastern States 100 Ultra Marathon. Eastern States is a 103-mile single-loop trail race (98% single/double-track) in the Wilds region of the Allegheny Plateau in north-central Pennsylvania. The race circumnavigates a portion of the stunning Pine Creek watershed that includes some of our longest climbs and most technical and remote terrain. It visits storied trails like the Mid State Trail and the Black Forest Trail, and accumulates over 20,000 feet of climbing in the process — all in the glorious heat and humidity of August. This race is Saturday Aug 14 thru Aug 15 2021 Radio operators are need to help support Logistics and Tracking runners at the 17 check points. We need Volunteers for the following aid stations at a minimum AS1, AS3, AS5, AS11, AS16, AS17. Other Aid Stations have slots open. Please visit https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/PA/Waterville/EasternStates100#16697
to sign up for and position labeled as Radio Operator.
Thanks
Travis Best
W3TMB
tbest@w3tmb.com
570-279-1746
Rothrock Grit Bicycle Race – Public Service
Saturday, June 5, eight amateur radio operators provided communications for the Rothrock Grit Mountain Bike race in the Rothrock State Forest. The race was sponsored by the Happy Valley Women’s Cycling. Two hundred forty five cyclists started the race which consisted of three courses: Grit, 25 miles; Grittier, 50 miles; Grittiest, 65 miles. Continue reading
Centre County Sees Successful Participation in WPA SET 2021
Centre County Amateur Radio Operators (AROs) participated in this years Western Pennsylvania (WPA) Simulated Emergency Test (SET) on Saturday April 3d from 0930 to 1110. The SET was designed to test amateur communications capability during a weather emergency over the WPA Section. Continue reading
Information For WPA Spring SET 2021
These documents contain the scenario and communications plan for the 2021 WPA Simulated Emergency Test to be held on 3 Apr 2021.
ics-form-205-incident-radio-communications-plan-v3.docx
Version: V3
Free training opportunities related to Weather and Skywarn
The following training opportunities and events are open to all with interest. Thanks to Kevin Lear, W3XOX for the information. Continue reading
ARES Provides Communication Support for Bicycle Race in Bald Eagle State Forest
On Sunday, October 11th, 2020 ten Amateur Radio Operators (AROs) from several counties provided communication support for a 123 mile bicycle race. Riders started early from the Lewisburg Farmers’ Market, the headquarters for the race. This was the third annual race and only had about 200 riders because of the COVID pandemic. Last year there were eight hundred plus riders in the Unpaved of the Susquehanna River Valley. Continue reading