Crawford Amateur Radio Society

Supporting Amateur Radio in NW PA since 1972

Supporting Amateur Radio in NWPA since 1972

Crawford Amateur Radio Society

NWPA 2m Traffic Net

This net meets daily at 9:00 PM on a frequency of 147.210 mhz (PL 186.2) through the facilities of the W3MIE Repeater. The NorthWestern Pennsylvania Area Two Meter Traffic Net is a local net and a member of the National Traffic System. We meet for the purpose of handling traffic in the Northwestern Area of Pennsylvania and all amateurs are invited to participate. The Net Manager is WA3ZSC (Jerry), if you have any questions about this traffic net please contact Jerry. NWPA2MTN Roster

Amateur Radio News

ARRL Headquarters Closed on Monday, February 23, 2026

Due to a severe winter storm, ARRL Headquarters and the Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW, will be closed on Monday, February 23, for the safety of our staff. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has declared [...]

Job Posting: FCC Recruiting 7 Field Agents – Electronics Engineers

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is looking for qualified applicants for Field Agents in seven Enforcement Bureau (EB) offices across the United States: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, [...]

The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity returned to low levels this past week. The strongestevent of the period was a C1.8 flare on February 17 from region4374. This region was also responsible for a [...]

New Book Release: Digital Networking for Ham Radio

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®’s new book, Digital Networking for Ham Radio, a practical, hands-on guide to designing and implementing high-speed data networks for amateur radio stations, is now shipping.Written by [...]

FCC Requires That FRN Contact Information Be Updated Within Ten Days of a Change

2025 ARRL Sweepstakes Icom Dream Station Winner Announced at Orlando HamCation®

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® announced the winner of the 2025 ARRL Sweepstakes Icom® Dream Station on Saturday, February 14, at 2026 Orlando HamCation. The announcement was made [...]

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 [...]