ARRL WPA Section News

On January 26, 2010 the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted on and passed HB2070(189-6). This bill deals with several subjects the most notable portion of this legislation for many people is the sections which deal with "Prohibiting use of interactive wireless communication device". Below is a copy of Sections 2 & 3 of HB2070. It is notable that there are no exceptions for Amateur Radio. However, Section 2 of HB2070 on page 5 lines 19 Thru 22 there is this:, "The term does not in...

Pittsburgh Scouts Respond to Haiti

While our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Haiti, as Scouts who are always ready to lend a helping hand, our minds wonder what can I do to help? Rescue efforts are currently underway by professionals trained in disasters. The immediate need is for emergency supplies that have to be purchased. The Boy Scouts of America is partnered with the American Red Cross (www.redcross.org) and locally the Greater Pittsburgh Council is partnered with the Brothers Brother Foundation (www.brothersbro...

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ARRL WPA Section News

I just returned from a vacation in Florida and what a shock coming back to the frosty cold weather here in W. Pa. I honestly enjoy the winters here for the most part but it was quite a shock going from 86 to 22 degrees here. I guess with the holidays coming in the next two weeks I should expect the colder weather. Now with the cold blustery winter upon us we all are aware of the old adage that antennas perform bet when installed in foul weather so perhaps now is the time to do some antenna ...

Twitter, Facebook and Ham Radio

Surfin': Twitter, Facebook and Ham Radio By Stan Horzepa, WA1LOU Do You Twitter? Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that enables its users to send and read messages known as tweets. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters displayed on the author's profile page and delivered to the author's subscribers, known as followers. Senders can restrict delivery to those in their circle of friends or, by default, allow open access. Users can send and receive...

WACOM Hamfest

When: 8AM – 3PM, November 1, 2009 (Remember - Daylight Savings Time Ends at Midnight on October 31) Where: Washington County Fair Grounds (click for directions) Admission: $5 Prizes: 1. Yaesu 897D - HF/6/2/440, 100W Portable MultiMode Transceiver 2. Icom 208H - 2m/440, 55/50W Mobile FM Transceiver 3. MFJ 269 - Antenna Analyzer 4. West Penn Wire 813 (RG-58u) 50 Ohm Coaxial Cable 500ft VE Session: 10AM (walk-ins allowed) VE Contact: Jacqueline Gosselin, N3ZEL; n3zel@arrl.n...

ARRL WPA Section News

News last updated: Wed, October 7, 2009 at 8:15 PM ET Oct 7, 2009 Recently I received an email from Section Emergency coordinator, John Szwarc, that he will be stepping down to spend more time with his family. I want to thank John for his hard work and dedication in bringing the ARES program back together here in the section. With this new opening as well as that of Section Traffic Manager I am asking for individuals to step forward to volunteer for the several positions of leadership roles t...

Using Twitter During Mobile Operation

Using Twitter During Mobile Operation Jeff Nyberg (KF5KWO) on August 2, 2009 From eHam.net Whenever I get a road trip, I jump on the air with my 10-meter mobile rig. So, having the opportunity today (Saturday, August 1, 2009) to drive from San Antonio to Houston, I prepared for 7 to 8 hours of calling CQ and making a few contacts -- just a few since 10 meter conditions aren't the best right now. I alerted the County Hunters on http://www.countyhunter.com/ with my plans -- albeit late las...

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