A link has been added to the Link Library for the National Weather Service Skywarn Spotters Field Guide.
Author Archives: Carmine Prestia
Nittany Amateur Radio Club Uses Foxhunt to Simulate Search for Crashed Airplane
On November 4th the Nittany Amateur Radio Club (NARC) sponsored a foxhunt that provided a drill simulating the search for a downed airplane. Woody, K3YV, put the idea together to use as part of the SET exercises on October 7th. Unfortunately weather canceled the event for that day. It was rescheduled for November 4th. Continue reading
Public Service Events For 2023
Opportunities for public service yet this year. If you want to volunteer for any of the events not coordinated by Nittany Amateur Radio Club contact Carmine at k3cwp@arrl.net.
- December 2, Skywarn Recognition Day
- Coordinated by Carmine Prestia, K3CWP, carmine.prestia@gmail.com
Watch this space for more information, especially how to sign up to help.
Amateur Radio Assists Multiple Sclerosis Glimcher Keystone Country Ride
The Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter of The National Multiple Sclerosis Society completed another Glimcher Keystone Country Ride on July 15th and 16th through Centre, Clinton, Huntingdon, and Blair Counties in Central Pennsylvania. The ride is composed of two seventy five mile loops on each day. It starts at the Penn Stater Hotel in State College and goes south then back. On day two it goes north then back to the Penn Stater. About 100 riders participated in the event to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis research and support for victims of the disease. The ride has been conducted for 20+ years and one rider and his team, Rob Glimcher, has raised more than $2 million for the event during that time.
Ironstone 100K completed
Carmine, K3CWP, and Elaine, K3ERP, assisted amateur radio operators providing communications for the Ironstone 100K Ultramarathon race at Aid Station 3, Mt. Etna Station on the Lower Trail. Continue reading
Amateur Radio Operator Visibility and Safety
Centre County and the counties around us are well into the public service season. Though much of our service will place us on trails in unimproved areas we are often on roads where runners, bicyclists, and/or motor vehicles are operating. This places us at a risk of being struck by one or more of the above. As a First Responder I monitor a Facebook Group related to Traffic Incident Management. The number of first responders struck and killed on our highways is simply appalling. Continue reading
Unleashing the Power of Amateur Radio in Times of Emergency – Domestic Preparedness
Very good article from domesticpreparedness.com.
As advocates for amateur radio and firm believers in the importance of emergency preparedness, it is critical to raise public awareness and promote active engagement in emergency preparedness through the lens of amateur radio. In today’s unpredictable world, individuals must have the knowledge and tools to handle emergencies effectively. Amateur radio is vital in connecting communities and providing essential communication during crises. By sharing practical tips, resources, and success stories, individuals can explore amateur radio as a rewarding and empowering avenue to contribute to national safety. Embracing amateur radio as a tool for communication and community support fosters a culture of resilience and preparedness to overcome future challenges.
Amateur Radio Operators Provide Communications for Rothrock Grit Bicycle Race
Eight amateur radio operators provided communications assistance for the annual Rothrock Grit Gravel Grinder (what a name) bicycle race through the Rothrock State Forest on June 3, 2023. The race courses cover sixty-five miles over gravel roads and unimproved trails. Between 250 and 300 riders participated. Operations continued from 07:00 through 16:30 hours. Though most of these races are uneventful but this year’s was different, with one very serious crash requiring a lot of radio traffic between headquarters and the crash sites. Continue reading
Article in ‘The Guardian’ about amateur radio and emergency communications. No cellphone, no problem.
Internet Archive of Amateur Radio and Communications Added to the Link Library
The Internet Archive has just added a significant archive relative to Amateur Radio and Communications.
The Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications is a library of materials and collections related to amateur radio and early communications. The DLARC is funded by a significant grant from Amateur Radio Digital Communications, a private foundation, to create a digital library that documents, preserves, and provides open access to the history of this community.
This free resource combines archived digitized print materials, born-digital content, websites, oral histories, personal collections, and other related records and publications. The goals of the DLARC are both to document the history of amateur radio and to provide freely available educational resources for researchers, students, and the general public.
To contribute content for this project, email kay@archive.org