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Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing

 

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It looks like the area of produced ice accumulation stayed to the south of us in Cambria County. ? We¡¯re expecting about an inch of snow for Clearfield County today with higher elevations receiving a bit more. ?Attached to this email should be a water briefing update from the National Weather Service. ? ?Interesting reading.?

Please keep an ear toward the 147.255 repeater for fellow amateur radio operators who may be looking for information or experiencing something different than what the predictions are. ??




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From: NWS State College <ctp.stormreports@...>
Date: December 15, 2024 at 5:52:19?AM EST
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing

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Wintry precipitation is expected to enter central Pennsylvania this morning and continue through late tonight, with the highest freezing rain amounts in the Laurel Highlands with a glaze elsewhere, and snow mixed with some sleet in the central ridge & valley region. Snow and ice accumulation will result in hazardous travel conditions especially on untreated roads.
  • Ice amounts in excess of 0.25¡± are expected in the higher terrain of Somerset County, which may result in tree damage and power outages.
  • Snow totals of 3-5¡± are expected for the higher terrain spots on I-80 and US-15

Changes since last briefing:
-Minor changes to snow/ice amounts and timing

For more information, see attached briefing or view it online at?. You can also find additional weather information at??or?.

This is the final briefing for this event, barring significant changes.

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Immediate Questions? Call us at?814-954-6440. [Use Option 9].??
We can also be reached 24/7 on?.

-NWS State College

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ER_12_15_2024_0600.pdf
ER_12_15_2024_0600.pdf

Re: Astron Power Supplies.....tour.

 

Wow!? That's pretty cool.? I would have thought the production process would have been a little more automated than that.? But it''s really cool to see how they are made.? One of the first pieces?of gear I bought when I was newly licensed was an Astron RS-20A power supply.? It's still running today.? It just sits there and does its thing.? Never had an issue with it.??

On Sat, Dec 14, 2024 at 4:59?PM W3PRL Shack America via <shackamerica=[email protected]> wrote:



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December CCARC Newsletter

 

Good news!? The December issue of the CCARC Newsletter is ready for your perusal.? Based on input from readers of the last edition, I've made certain to keep the font at a consistent?size.? So not a large print edition, but consistent!? ?Here's the link:

Thank you.

John N3SPW

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Astron Power Supplies.....tour.

 

Weather Advisory

 

The National Weather Service has updated their prediction for the storm. in addition to the previously issued warning, they¡¯re now predicting up to a quarter inch of ice for Cambria and Somerset counties. Just south of Clearfield county. It wouldn¡¯t be striding to see the area of ice shift a little north and include Clearfield County. Looks like this will be a Sunday morning event. Stay vigilant and remember that local water condition reports are appreciated by the NWS.
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ER_12_14_2024_0530.pdf
ER_12_14_2024_0530.pdf

Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing

 

A quick heads up for everyone.? The NWS is expecting a wintery mix with accumulation Saturday into Sunday.? If the situation?warrants?it we should gather?on the 147.255 repeater for local condition reports which would be relayed to the NWS office in State College.??

73.

John N3SPW

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From: NWS State College <ctp.stormreports@...>
Date: Fri, Dec 13, 2024 at 12:35?PM
Subject: Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing
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A wintry mix is expected to enter central Pennsylvania Sunday morning and continue through Monday morning. Snow and ice accumulation will result in hazardous travel conditions especially on bridges, overpasses, and untreated secondary roads.

Initial Briefing

For more information, see attached briefing or view it online at?. You can also find additional weather information at??or?.

Estimated Time of Next Update: 6am Saturday (12/14/2024)
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Immediate Questions? Call us at 814-954-6440. [Use Option 9].??
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-NWS State College
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CTP_12_13_2024_1230.pdf
CTP_12_13_2024_1230.pdf

Re: Hamfest Sponors

 

Ummm.? As Scott W3EOD pointed out to me earlier?today, the CCARC meeting is Thursday the 19th, not tomorrow?evening.? Sorry if I alarmed anyone by mentioning the meeting on Thursday.? But as an added bonus, Scott? W3EOD will be doing a presentation on DMR at the meeting on the 19th.? So we have something to look forward to!

John N3SPW


On Tue, Dec 10, 2024 at 6:59?AM John Szwarc via <johnszwarc=[email protected]> wrote:
I've been busy trying to line up sponsors and door prizes for our very first hamfest.? So far, here's the list of companies?that have agreed to provide door prizes for the Central Pennsylvania Hamfest:
  • DX Engineering
  • Digirig
  • Mastrant Antenna Guying
  • Bioenno Power
  • N3FPJ Amateur Radio Software

I expect that one or two more will straggle in.? But that's a solid list of sponsors?who will all be providing door prizes for our event.? ? Lots of details that still need to be attended to.? This will surely be a topic of conversation at the December CCARC meeting on Thursday evening.

73.

John N3SPW
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Hamfest Sponors

 

I've been busy trying to line up sponsors and door prizes for our very first hamfest.? So far, here's the list of companies?that have agreed to provide door prizes for the Central Pennsylvania Hamfest:
  • DX Engineering
  • Digirig
  • Mastrant Antenna Guying
  • Bioenno Power
  • N3FPJ Amateur Radio Software

I expect that one or two more will straggle in.? But that's a solid list of sponsors?who will all be providing door prizes for our event.? ? Lots of details that still need to be attended to.? This will surely be a topic of conversation at the December CCARC meeting on Thursday evening.

73.

John N3SPW
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Meeting Reminder

 

Hello fellow amateur radio enthusiasts!

Just a quick reminder about the December Clearfield County Amateur Radio Club?meeting on Thursday December 19th.? Yes, this is the 3rd Thursday of the month.? It was necessary to move the meeting up one week due to the Christmas holiday.? ?Tons to talk about.? Lots of progress.? And of course this will be the last meeting of 2024.? 7 PM at the Clearfield EMA building.? Add it to your calendar right now.

And while you have your calendar handy... On May 9th we will hold the first CCARC Spring Banquet.? See the details here:??

Thank you.

John N3SPW


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Re: Group IO and Hamfest

 

Thanks Paul.? For those of you who don't know Paul..... he was a resident of Grapian and became licensed while living there.? He has since moved back to his hometown?of New Kensington and built a ham shack which he calls "Shack America".? Occasionally?you'll hear him on the W3CPA repeater checking in or just looking for someone to talk to.??

The hamfest plans are progressing.? Previously?it was announced that we had secured the Clearfield County Fairgrounds?Grange and Agriculture?Building for the event on Sunday September 14th 2025.? Here's where we are as of right now:
  • The ARRL form has been submitted to get our event listed on the ARRL web site.? We may need to update information as plans are firmed up, but at least people will start seeing information about the hamfest and date. The WPA Section Manager has not yet approved the event as an ARRL Sanctioned event.? Hopefully soon.??
  • A VE Testing session is set for 11AM - time confirmed with Mary and her team from Ridgeway.? They are going to add the test session to the listing they use to promote their?sessions.
  • The National Weather Service SKYWARN program will be at 9AM.? This time and date is?confirmed with the NWS staff who will do the presentation.?
  • The ARRL Section Manager is interested in holding a ARRL Q&A session but cannot commit until ARRL approves the event as a sanctioned ARRL event.?
  • I've started the process of reaching out to amateur radio suppliers looking for potential door prizes and support.? So far I have one company that has committed?to providing a door prize:
    • N3FJP Software will provide a gift certificate for their complete collection of software - software is a download so the gift certificate is the activation key.
  • The following companies are discussing the possibility?of becoming a sponsor.? None have yet committed, but they're?asking for things like shipping addresses of where to send the door prizes to.? That's a good sign!? The three interested companies are:
    • DX Engineering
    • Radioddity
    • Bioenno Power
  • The CCARC web site now has a page about the hamfest.? It includes a "Join our email list" feature.? Still a work in progress, but it's started.
  • I spoke?with Doc Sam W3CO who is the organizing effort behind the Westmoreland County ARES/ACS program.? They have a mobile communications truck Westmoreland County provides for them.? He's requesting permission to bring it to the hamfest as a display.?
  • And finally... I have a draft of a flyer which we can use to hand out and promote the hamfest once it's finalized.? Still working on this.??
Hoping to get the Hamfest Committee together later today on a conference call to update everyone and identify items that need immediate attention.? This is a big project for us and anyone who would like to help would be appreciated.??

Thanks and 73.

John N3SPW

On Sun, Dec 8, 2024 at 1:03?PM W3PRL Shack America via <shackamerica=[email protected]> wrote:
It's great to see this group being created in the hopes that more hams will be active participants in their local area.? I hear there is a brand new Central Pa Hamfest on the horizon for next year, a first of it's kind.? Keep up the good work John N3SPW and fellow hams; the hamfest is going to be a lot of work but will certainly provide funding for club activities.? Good luck to all........
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Group IO and Hamfest

 

It's great to see this group being created in the hopes that more hams will be active participants in their local area.? I hear there is a brand new Central Pa Hamfest on the horizon for next year, a first of it's kind.? Keep up the good work John N3SPW and fellow hams; the hamfest is going to be a lot of work but will certainly provide funding for club activities.? Good luck to all........
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W3PRL
Shack America
Santa Net on HF

 

Just in case anyone has children?around that might enjoy speaking directly with Santa through?the magic of amateur radio... The SANTA NET is being held every evening between Thanksgiving and Christmas on 3.916 LSB at 8PM?Eastern Time. Check-ins start 30 min before net time.??
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