Crawford Amateur Radio Society

Supporting Amateur Radio in NW PA since 1972

Supporting Amateur Radio in NWPA since 1972

Crawford Amateur Radio Society

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Monthly Club meeting Tuesday June 17th,

Monthly Club meeting Tuesday June 17th,

The June meeting of the Crawford Amateur Radio Society will be held Tuesday June 17th at St Brigids Social Hall on Arch Street in Meadville. Meeting is called to order […]

ARRL FIELD DAY June 28th and 29th

ARRL FIELD DAY June 28th and 29th

Come one, come all !! All are invited to the annual ARRL Field Day, held June28 and 29th. Field Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June, more than 31,000 hams […]

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Latest News

A message from Atlantic Division Director K3RF on the new hand free driving law

A message from Atlantic Division Director K3RF on the new hand free driving law

Pennsylvania’s new distracted driving law just went into effect. Many of you have asked me about the law and whether it affects ham radio operations. An interactive mobile device was […]

PA Hands Free driving law now in effect.

PA Hands Free driving law now in effect.

WA3ZBY Estate Sale

**UPDATED** Thanks to those that purchased items in the first few rounds. Attached is the latest from Jon KC3RQH regarding the remaining gear from Brians estate. If you are interested […]

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Amateur Radio News

ARRL Foundation Accepting Grant Applications in June

The ARRL Foundation is accepting grant applications from amateur radio organizations for eligible amateur radio-related projects and initiatives, particularly those focused on educating, licensing, and supporting amateur radio activities. To [...]

ARRL Teachers Institute Set for Record Year

The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology (TI) has 13 sessions announced in 2025, with more in the works. The program, from ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is [...]

2025 ARRL Field Day: FAQ with the Contest Program Manager

Amateur Radio Ready for Above Average Hurricane Season

The ARRL Solar Report

Solar activity reached moderate levels early this past week withseveral flares. An X1-class flare erupted mid-week, but activity hasslowed down with the majority of the low-level C-class flares. Acoronal mass [...]

ARRL Announces Leadership Changes in the Pacific Division

ARRL Director Anthony Marcin, W7XM, who has served the Pacific Division as Director since January 2024, has stepped down, effective May 25, 2025. Marcin was first appointed to the ARRL [...]

The ARRL Solar Report

Solar activity ranged from low to high. Region 4087 produced the strongest event of the period, an impulsive R3 flare on May 14 at 0825 UTC near the NE limb. [...]

Highlights from 2025 Dayton Hamvention

ARRL interacted with thousands of members at 2025 Dayton Hamvention®, held May 16-18 in Xenia, Ohio. There were many ARRL programs and services available to visitors to the ARRL Expo [...]