Crawford Amateur Radio Society

Supporting Amateur Radio in NW PA since 1972

Supporting Amateur Radio in NWPA since 1972

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NEW MEETING LOCATION

UPDATE, new meeting location. Starting with the February meeting, Feb 17th, the clubs new meeting location will be the West Mead #1 Fire Hall, located at 10482 Liberty St, Meadville. Please park in the rear, and use the rear door for access. DO NOT BLOCK THE FRONT FIRE DOORS !!!. We would like to […]

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 broadly defined in the new law. The law now adds to the existing prohibition on texting while driving. Use of a cell phone or other […]

PA Hands Free driving law now in effect.

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Amateur Radio News

The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity reached moderate levels early this week. Thestrongest event was an M1.4 flare observed on February 11 in Region4366. This region also produced nine C-class flares. Region 4373 produced a [...]

Radio Clubs Encouraged to Plan Now for April Ham Radio Open House

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is inviting radio clubs to participate in the second annual Ham Radio Open House in April. Hosting an Open House gives clubs and schools the opportunity [...]

ARRL Mourns the Loss of Sharon Taratula, Awards Manager

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is saddened to share the news that Sharon Taratula, who served the League with dedication and distinction for 32 years, passed away on [...]

The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity was at high levels for most of the week, dominated byRegion 4366. The most notable event was an impulsive X4.2 flare fromthat region on February 4. Throughout the [...]

NCVEC Question Pool Committee Removes Three Questions from Use

ARRL Joins America250 as a Supporting Partner for the Nation’s 250th Anniversary

Former FCC official John B. Johnston, W3BE, Silent Key

John B. Johnston, W3BE (SK), of Derwood, Maryland, passed away on January 7, 2026. He was 98 years old. Born in Zanesville, Ohio, Johnson was a World War II veteran [...]

The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity continued at low levels this week. Low level C-classflares were observed from Regions 4342 and 4353. The majority of theregions were either stable or in decay. New Regions [...]