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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Amateur Radio News

2025 Veterans Day - Amateur Radio Events. ARRL Closed Nov. 11

Many amateur radio clubs and organizations are planning on-air commemorations and special events for Veterans Day 2025. Visit the ARRL Special Events Stations database, and contact the following stations on-the-air:In [...]

2025 “Dream Rig” Essay Contest for Young Ham Radio Operators

Six years ago, the Intrepid-DX Group, a international group of amateur radio operators, began their annual youth “Dream Rig” essay contest as a means to reach young people and interest [...]

Special Event Unites Pennsylvania Colleges and Amateur Radio Station W3USR

The Murgas Amateur Radio Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a special event that includes the University of Scranton, Kings College, and amateur radio station W3USR. The [...]

ARRL Introduces New LIVE Online Course for Ham Radio Licensing

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has introduced a new, fully-interactive two-day online course for ham radio licensing. The ARRL Technician Class LIVE Video Course includes everything needed to [...]

ARRL Members Enter to Win an Icom Dream Station

The countdown is on! Full members of ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® have until December 31, 2025, to earn up to six automatic entries for a chance to [...]

Ham Radio Operators to Support Indian Ocean Tsunami Exercise

Radio amateurs from the Radio Society of Sri Lanka (RSSL) will participate in the Indian Ocean Wave 2025 exercise (IOWave25), coordinated by UNESCO’s intergovernmental coordination group for Indian Ocean tsunamis [...]

The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity has decreased to very low levels. Region 4266exhibited signs of slight development as it gained asymmetricpenumbra surrounding its trailing spots. Meanwhile, Region 4267underwent decay, losing several leading spots. [...]

2026 ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program is Now Accepting Applications

The ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program has opened the application window for 2026 scholarships. Applications will be accepted through December 30, 2025, at 12 PM EST. Students are encouraged to apply [...]