Thanks go out to Cliff for serving the greater community in such an important way!!! Cliff is a member of PAARC.
3/31/21 – The Eastern Pennsylvania Section of the ARRL (the national association for Amateur Radio) proudly announces that Cliff Hotchkiss, KC3PGT, is the new Philadelphia County Emergency Coordinator. In that role, Cliff is responsible for the county Amateur Radio Emergency Service.
Cliff succeeds WA2UAR, our Eastern PA Public Information Coordinator, who served as acting emergency coordinator following the untimely passing of Harvey Kolodner, WA3GTL/SK – the County EC for the last several years.
In just a few months, Cliff completed all required Level 3 ARES training courses including FEMA Incident Management courses and ARRL Emergency Communications courses. The Philadelphia region District Emergency Coordinator (Richard Stewart – K3ITH) and the Eastern Pennsylvania ARRL Section Manager (George Miller – W3GWM) heartily endorsed Hotchkiss for the post following Silber’s recommendation.
Cliff Hotchkiss is a fine art photographer and former photography professor, specializing in historic and antique photographic techniques. He is active, not only in ARES, but serves as a Red Cross Amateur Radio Operator volunteer, net control for the Marple-Newtown morning weather and information net, the Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club’s afternoon drive time net, and is a member of a number of regional clubs.
Join us all in congratulating Cliff Hotchkiss on his appointment as ARRL’s Philadelphia County Emergency Coordinator. And join Cliff as he leads the ARES Net meetings normally on the Phil-Mont repeater system, 147.03, +offset, PL 91.5 – 9 PM local time, Sunday evenings. (Also available on Echolink – W3QV-R, and Allstar 47940).
Visit the ARRL EPA website: https:www.epa-arrl.org
Top Emergency Responders in Pennsylvania join host Jay Silber, WA2UAR
– the PIC for the ARRL Eastern PA section – to help ensure legislation
intended to stop distracted driving does not interfere with the use of
Amateur Radio Operators using mobile rigs.
Legislation to replace last year’s failed HB37 distracted driving
bill, will be introduced again by Representative Rosemary Brown (189th
legislative District covering parts of Pike and Monroe Counties). The
EPA ARRL leadership team is in touch with Representative Brown’s
office in an effort to add exemption language for hams in the new
legislation.
Watch the Red Cross’ Greater PA Emergency Communication lead, David
Herzog, describe the value of Amateur Radio mobile operations in
emergencies. K3RF, Bob Famiglio, the ARRL Vice-Director of the
Mid-Atlantic Region gives solid legal grounds for the exemption. And
Chester County, PA EC David Flad talks about the real emergencies and
incidents he’s participated in using his mobile rig.
A YouTube Premiere means you can join in the chat during the event, starting at 8 PM. The program runs just under half an hour. Hope to see
you there.
Jay Silber (WA2UAR)
Public Information Coordinator
ARRL-Eastern Pennsylvania
Tel: 610 662-8032
Email: JaySilber@arrl.net
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ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section
Section Manager: George W Miller, W3GWM w3gwm@arrl.org
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QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 – 9, 2020.
Attendance is free and registration is now open at https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com with early bird prize incentives for registering by July 24, 2020.
Built on a live, virtual platform used by Fortune 500 companies and major universities, this ARRL–sanctioned hamfest will let you:
Learn from a packed line-up of 70+ world-renowned ham radio speakers such as Ward Silver, N0AX, on Grounding and Bonding; Glen Johnson, W0GJ, on DXpeditions, and John Portune, W6NBC, on building slot antennas for HOA.
See demos of the latest ham radio equipment from the world’s top equipment companies. You can ask questions and engage with Exhibitors through video, audio, or chat.
Share ideas and network with your fellow ham radio operators throughout the Expo.
And if you’ve never been to a Hamfest or Expo, you can participate from the convenience of your home or office without spending a dime on travel!This platform simulates a full convention experience with an exhibit hall and exhibit booths staffed by live attendants, speaker auditorium, lobby, and lounges.
On Monday, June 15th, at 7:30 PM the ARRL EPA Section will be holding a webinar on the 13 Colonies Special Event coming up on July 1st through the 7th.
Bob Josuweit, WA3PZO, will be the presenter.
If you registered previously you should have received the login instructions for this meeting.
Zoom has added additional security, including encryption, to the level of service we are subscribed to in case you are concerned about security issues. You will not notice these changes but they are in place.
If you are not registered and would like to attend, please contact me at w3gwm at arrl dot net
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George Miller W3GWM Eastern Pennsylvania Section Manager
Join us on Friday, March 6, at 7:00 pm at St. James Lutheran Church in Limerick, PA for a presentation by the ARRL EPA Section Mgr., George Miller, W3GWM, via a Zoom videoconference. Refreshments served. All are welcome to attend.
There will also be an amateur radio license exam at 5:00 pm at this location. See theLicense Exams page to learn how to sign up, and for more details.
2025 MEETINGS First Friday Meetings are at 7:00 pm
at St. James Lutheran Churchexcept in summer ⇒ Jan. 3 Antenna Analyzers ⇒ Feb. 7 Senior Scams
⇒ March 7 Tech Talk
⇒ April 4 POTA
⇒ May 2 AM & FM Broadcasting
⇒ June 6 Ice Cream Social
⇒ The club will not hold a June field day event in 2025
EVENTS
⇒ May 4 PAARC in the Park
Evansburg SP POTA
LICENSE EXAMS Held on most first Fridays at 4:45 pm except during July & Aug. No walk-ins. Dates may change.
Next exam: Fri., June 6, 2025 Register for an Exam
BREAKFASTS All hams welcome. WQ Diner, 99 King St.-Rt. 100, Pottstown ⇒ Sundays 7 am ⇒ Weds. 9 am
