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Good Evening: I just published a list of events that will need amateur radio volunteers for 2025. You can find it at aresracescentrecountypa.com. Take a look and consider volunteering to work one or more of these events. Our communications abilities are vital to the event, provide us training, and provide great public relations for amateur radio. Any questions let me know. Thank you. -- Carmine W. Prestia, Jr., K3CWP ARES EC Centre County Alpha Fire Company Firemen's Relief Association of State College Senior Magisterial District Judge State College, PA (he/him/his)

Good afternoon: Allegheny County is looking for amateur radio volunteers for the Pittsburgh Marathon. ---------- Forwarded message --------- All, I ask that you please push this out to your clubs, groups, and members. Bob anticipates needing in the range of 50 operators. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Begin Message ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Allegheny County ARES Emergency Coordinator Bob Mente (NU3Q) is seeking licensed amateur radio operators to assist with communications support for the 2025 Pittsburgh Marathon. While local (Allegheny County) hams are encouraged to participate, volunteers from outside the county are also welcome and needed. For more information contact: Bob Mente NU3Q at allegheny@... ? Available Positions: ? Shuttle Driver Start Time: 4:00 AM Location: Transport Downtown Pittsburgh shadows from parking lots near Acrisure Stadium to the finish line (Blvd. of the Allies & Stanwix St.). Requirements: Must have a 2-meter mobile radio in vehicle. Trips: 2–3 runs before streets close around 6:00 AM. Perks: Pass and yellow light provided. Free to leave once shuttle duties are complete. ? Shadow for Dr. Mosesso (UPMC) Start Time: Meet at 6:00 AM in Downtown Pittsburgh Requirements: HT and headphones/earpiece required. Details: Parking in lots near Acrisure Stadium and take the shuttle downtown as above. You'll be accompanying Dr. Mosesso throughout the race to assist with communication. ? First Aid Tent Operator – Point State Park Start Time: 5:00 AM Location: Point State Park, Downtown Pittsburgh Requirements: HT and headphones/earpiece Details: Parking in lots near Acrisure Stadium and take the shuttle downtown as above. Relay patient intake updates to net control. ? Medical Aid Station Operators – Citywide Start Times Vary and are listed on the registration URL below Requirements: HT and headphones/earpiece Duties: Relay information between aid station managers and net control. Observe runners and report any signs of distress. ? Volunteer Registration Sign up using the official Pittsburgh Marathon registration portal: ? Volunteer Registration Form ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- End Message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you Kevin W3XOX -- -- Carmine W. Prestia, Jr., K3CWP ARES EC Centre County Alpha Fire Company Firemen's Relief Association of State College Senior Magisterial District Judge State College, PA (he/him/his)

Our Radio Night is sneaking up on us! It's on Thursday at 7 PM over at the Clearfield County EMA building in the Amateur Radio Room. I'm sure FT8 contacts on the HF bands will be piling up. And the new county-provided Anytone UHF/VHF/ analog and DMR mobile radios are programmed up and ready for use! So if you haven't had a chance to experience DMR digital on the UHF/VHF bands, here's your chance! Hope to see everyone there! John N3SPW -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649

Everyone, Just in case you didn’t already know, the new Antone mobile rigs that the county purchased for the amateur room at the EMA, have been programmed and are operational. Rich N3RBJ and Ed KC3ZAL put the finishing touches on getting the programming done after the simulated emergency test on Saturday. Thank you to both of you. Speaking of the simulated, emergency test, thank you to everybody who participated. We had a total of eight volunteers participating. Scott, the Clearfield County EMA, Director, was present for the entire drill. He was quite pleased to see the participation and enthusiasm from our membership. Thank you, John N3SPW 814-553-5649

I have to thank Paul W3PRL who pointed this out to me earlier this evening. But right now the Chinese retailer Ali Express is offering the TYT UV-390 Plus HT with DMR for an amazing loss price of just $25.99. And as an added bonus you get free shipping. Shipping, however, will likely take between three and six weeks. If you’ve been looking to get into DMR but the cost was causing you to hesitate, the wait is over. At just $25.99 get two! That’s less than a tank of gas costs! 814-553-5649

Everyone, Congratulations is in order for CCARC member Brian WSGF647. Earlier today Brian sat for his Technician Class exam at the Ridgeway VE exam session, passing with ease. His next goal is the General class exam! Please join in with congratulations to Brian. Thank you. John N3SPW-- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649

Centre County Amateur Radio Operators, Good Morning: From the eastern side of the County I have the following AROs participating in the WPA SET: K3HOT, Greg - at NWS WX3CTP K3CWP, Carmine - at Mount Nittany Medical Center N3IW, Chip - simulating Millheim Fire Company WX2DX, Bill - Winlink Relay KB3KPP, Jason - Various shelters and mobile Winlink Relay The SET is scheduled to run from 1000 to 1400 but we will probably end around 1200. Anyone else who wants to check in with the American Red Cross stations is welcome to do so. Full instructions can be found at: https://www.aresracescentrecountypa.com/ As always, thank you for your participation. -- Carmine W. Prestia, Jr., K3CWP ARES EC Centre County Alpha Fire Company Firemen's Relief Association of State College Senior Magisterial District Judge State College, PA (he/him/his)

It looks like the next storm front moving through the area has most of Clearfield County in a "marginal risk" zone - 2nd from the bottom in terms of severity. Let's hope it stays that way! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: NWS State College <ctp.stormreports@...> Date: Wed, Apr 2, 2025 at 5:18 AM Subject: Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing To: NWS Partners - Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds will be possible on Thursday. There is a slight risk (level 2 of 5) of severe weather for areas south of I-80, with a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) extending to the north. Initial briefing For more information, see attached briefing or view it online at https://www.weather.gov/media/ctp/Briefing/briefing.pdf. You can also find additional weather information at https://www.weather.gov/ctp/briefing or https://www.weather.gov/ctp/selfbrief. Estimated time of next update: By 6 PM Wednesday ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Immediate Questions? Call us at 814-954-6440. [Use Option 9]. We can also be reached 24/7 on NWSChat. -NWS State College -- Central Pennsylvania Weather Forecast Office 328 Innovation Blvd, Suite 330 | State College, PA 16803 weather.gov/ctp -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649

Just FYI for anyone that might be interested.. The National Weather Service State College Pa Will Be Conducting A Virtual Online Advanced Skywarn Radar Class On Line At 6 PM Tonight Monday March 31 ST TO Register Go To www.weather.gov/ctp/skywarn 814-553-5649

Centre County Amateur Radio Operators: Possibility of thunderstorms Sunday night. ---------- Forwarded message --------- NWS Partners - Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected from Sunday night through Monday. The main threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts. Thunderstorms will also bring the potential for locally heavy rainfall, with the highest accumulations expected across southeastern Pennsylvania Monday afternoon and evening. Important Changes: Minor additions to timing for thunderstorms on Monday For more information, see attached briefing or view it online at https://www.weather.gov/media/ctp/Briefing/briefing.pdf. You can also find additional weather information at https://www.weather.gov/ctp/briefing or https://www.weather.gov/ctp/selfbrief. Estimated Time of Next Update: By 6 AM Sunday (03/30/2025) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Immediate Questions? Call us at 814-954-6440. [Use Option 9]. We can also be reached 24/7 on NWSChat. -NWS State College-- Central Pennsylvania Weather Forecast Office 328 Innovation Blvd, Suite 330 | State College, PA 16803 weather.gov/ctp -- Carmine W. Prestia, Jr., K3CWP ARES EC Centre County Alpha Fire Company Firemen's Relief Association of State College Senior Magisterial District Judge State College, PA (he/him/his)

Thank you everyone for the support at getting my first ticket today, I apologize for the delay in responding, you can blame Steven Smith for that, he got me started down the never-ending rabbit hole you know as YouTube. Lots of helpful information was obtained from there, so it was a good thing, thank you Steven. I will let you know when I get my call sign and you all can race for that first contact. I appreciate the friendliness and the wealth of knowledge everyone has offered, I've never been involved with a more eager group, it's amazing to see how many ways you are working to utilize radios, raise awareness, and help with public safety. Thanks again, 73 Brian

NWS Partners - Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to impact Central PA from Sunday night through Monday. The main threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph which may knock down trees and powerlines. Initial briefing For more information, see attached briefing or view it online at https://www.weather.gov/media/ctp/Briefing/briefing.pdf. You can also find additional weather information at https://www.weather.gov/ctp/briefing or https://www.weather.gov/ctp/selfbrief. Estimated time of next update: By 6 PM Saturday -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649

Everyone- Thank you to everyone who attended the CCARC meeting earlier tonight. We sure had a lot to talk about! During the meeting I promised to send out a copy of the SKYWARN documents I talked about. These documents were the result of examples I received from Cory Sickles WA3UVV, the Western PA Section Affiliated Club Coordinator. I took what he sent and updated it with our Clearfield County information. Carnine K3CWP had the National Weather Service staff review these as well. I believe they are ready for the next big storm. But we can make whatever edits deemed necessary. Thank you. John N3SPW -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649

Just a quick reminder about the planned Clearfield County Amateur Radio Club meeting on Thursday March 27th. As usual, we will be meeting at the Clearfield County EMA Building, 911 Leonard Street in Clearfield. Meeting starts at 7 PM. I believe Carmine K3CWP is planning to make the trip over from State College and will be discussing the National Weather Service, SKYWARN and EmComm in general. It should be an interesting discussion. Hope to see everyone there. Thank you and 73. John N3SPW -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649

Everyone, The March 2025 CCARC newsletter is ready for your inspection. Please follow the link below to download a copy. https://clearfieldcountyarc.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CCARC032025.pdf Thank you John N3SPW -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649

I have a TP Link TLSG-1008 8 port gigabit switch that's collecting dust. Includes rack mount ears. Replaced it some years ago with a 24 port version. It's free if anyone would like to have it. Just let me know. -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649

FYI. Just in case you know anyone interested in becoming licensed. 814-553-5649 Begin forwarded message: From: Carmine Prestia <carmine.prestia@...> Date: March 21, 2025 at 7:05:36 AM EDT To: Radio coordination <PA-ARES-RACES-L@...>, Kevin Lear W3XOX <W3XOX@...>, John Szwarc N3SPW <johnszwarc@...> Subject: Nittany Amateur Radio Club FCC Tech License Class ? Good morning: The Nittany Amateur Radio Club is announcing a class for individuals who want to obtain an FCC Technician Class Amateur Radio Class License. The class will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025. You can find details by clicking the link below. https://www.aresracescentrecountypa.com/?p=1381 -- Carmine W. Prestia, Jr., K3CWP ARES EC Centre County Alpha Fire Company Firemen's Relief Association of State College Senior Magisterial District Judge State College, PA (he/him/his)

FYI.... CLEARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The weather event on 3/16/2025 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania has caused power outages throughout the county-- To assist residents in the affected areas, the following locations have been opened by the Clearfield County Emergency Management Department for residents that need to shelter, charge devices or power medical equipment-- You can just show up at these locations. You do not need to call-- The Old Restaurant 28766 Frenchville-Karthaus Hwy Frenchville, has extension cords placed outside for people that need to charge devices. Karthaus Firehall, 10 Hurxthal St, Karthaus, PA 16845, is open for anyone needing to charge or shelter-- Bethany Retreat Center, 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville, PA 16836, is open if anyone needs to charge anything or if anyone needs to shelter with medical devices. Madera Firehall, 2720 Main St, Madera, PA 16661, is open for anyone that needs to charge devices or plug in medical equipment or anyone in need of a shelter— Glendale Firehall, 946 Water St, Coalport, PA 16627, is open as a shelter and charging station. -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649

Everyone As I'm sure everyone is aware, earlier today a fairly strong weather front moved through the area bringing with it gusty winds, rain and hail. And even a tornado watch! As the storm moved through our area it's progress was tracked by an impromptu weather net on the W3CPA 147.255 repeater with Tim K5TEL stepping in as the central operator, relaying reports to the National Weather Service State College Skywarn station WX3CTP, which was also on frequency. .Stations that participated were: K5TEL, W3EOD, N3TBD, KC2RZP, K3SKS, N3PUL, N3RBJ and N3SPW. Please forgive me if I missed anyone. We lost power here as the storm front moved through West Decatur and I discovered my shack battery backup power system is no longer backing up. That took me off the air as the storm moved through West Decatur. But now I have a new project! Anyhow, this was a really good effort for our amateur radio group. The NWS had the information they needed and was better able to track the strom's progress through Clearfield County due to the information provided. Thank you to everyone who participated. Thank you. John N3SPW -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649