Crawford Amateur Radio Society

Supporting Amateur Radio in NW PA since 1972

Supporting Amateur Radio in NWPA since 1972

Crawford Amateur Radio Society

Silent Keys

Silent key is a term of respect for a deceased amateur radio operator. The term originated with telegraph operators and continued with early wireless and then amateur radio operators. The term SK is used in telegraphy to indicate an end of transmission. Today, the term is commonly used within the wireless community as a sign of respect and condolence. Those identified here were licensed Amateur Radio operators and members of the Crawford Amateur Radio Society

Silent Keys

Amateur Radio News

High Altitude Camp Needs Amateur Radio Tracking Operators

On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Kopernik Observatory in Vestal, New York, will be running a High Altitude Balloon Camp for local high school students. The payload of the balloon [...]

ARRL Celebrates the Jeffrey B. Goldman, K3DUA, Teachers Institute Week

Ham radio helped build the career of Jeff Goldman, K3DUA. Now, he’s paying it forward.The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology celebrates the generosity of Jeff Goldman, K3DUA. A gift [...]

New ARRL® DXCC® Trident Plaque Honors 100 Confirmed Entities on Three Modes

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® announces the DXCC® Trident plaque, a new award to honor the accomplishments of radio amateurs who have confirmed contacts with at least 100 [...]

Former ARRL Central Division Director Dick Isley, W9GIG, Passes Away

Jobs For Hams at ARRL Headquarters

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is seeking qualified applicants for several positions at our headquarters in Newington, Connecticut. ARRL is a great place for a ham to work!Membership [...]

The ARRL Solar Report

Spaceweather.com reports solar activity was at low levels with only minor C-class flares observed. Region 4154 produced a C1.4 flare on 31 July. Region 4153 contributed the majority of the [...]

ARRL Field Day 2025 Saw Growth in Participants and Entries

The numbers are in and showing growth. 2025 ARRL Field Day showed an increase in both participants and entries, compared to 2024. According to ARRL Contest Program Manager Paul Bourque, [...]

Introducing Radio Alpha, the ARRL Museum and Research Library

There’s a new resource from ARRL documenting the history of ham radio. Radio Alpha is the ARRL® Museum and Research Library. It is available for viewing at www.arrl.org/museum. Radio Alpha [...]