Crawford Amateur Radio Society

Supporting Amateur Radio in NW PA since 1972

Supporting Amateur Radio in NWPA since 1972

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Washington Governor Highlights Amateur Radio Volunteers Ahead of ARRL Field Day

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has issued a video message recognizing the important role Amateur Radio Operators play in supporting communities across the state and encouraging public awareness of Amateur Radio [...]

The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity went from low to high this week. Activity wasdominated by Region 4455, which produced frequent C-class flaresalongside three significant flare events: an M9.3/Sf on June 1; aswell as [...]

Find the Right Rig: New Comparison Tool for ARRL Members

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is pleased to introduce a new member benefit: the QST Product Review Comparison Database. This online tool makes it easier to compare amateur radio transceivers, receivers, [...]

Registration is Open for the 2026 ARRL National Convention in Huntsville

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® and the Huntsville Hamfest will host the 2026 ARRL National Convention and Huntsville Hamfest, August 21 - 23, in Huntsville, Alabama.The convention will kick [...]

The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity has remained at low levels this past week. The largest event of the period was a C3.4 flare originating from Region 4446. There are nine numbered regions on [...]

RAC Vice-President Brent Taylor, VY2HF, Silent Key

by Allan Boyd, VE3AJB/VE3EM, President, Radio Amateurs of CanadaRadio Amateurs of Canada has received the sad news that RAC Vice-President Brent Taylor, VY2HF, became a Silent Key on May 21, 2026, at [...]

Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness

Senator Ted Cruz, in a strong pre-Memorial Day message, publicly highlighted the critical role that Amateur Radio Service volunteers play during disasters, praising and thanking ham radio operators who provide [...]