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Are you interested in attending the Dayton Hamvention? What is it, you ask? Why, it's only the single largest gathering of amateur radio operators in the entire world! The Dayton Hamvention is the American Radio Relay Leauge's national convention with over 35,000 people in attendance last year! That's like taking the entire population of DuBois. And having them bring along every man, woman and child within a 10 mile radius just to get the same number of people who attend this absolutely huge amateur radio event! They have a website for the event: https://hamvention.org/ And a number of other groups hold side-conventions in Dayton at the same time. Here are a couple: Four Days in May (May 15)- https://www.qrparci.org/fdim/ Contest University (May 15-18) - https://www.contestuniversity.com/ If you are interested in attending they have an early-bird discount ticket offer available which expires on March 1st. Here's the link with all the details: https://hamvention.org/purchase-tickets/ 73. John N3SPW -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses Post: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected] Unsubscribe: [email protected] Group Owner: [email protected]

Everyone- At the January CCARC meeting it was decided that we would hold monthly Radio Night events at the Clearfield County EMA amateur radio station in the EMA building. As discussed, they are to be held on the 2nd Thursday of each month which would put the first one on Thursday February 13th starting at 7 PM. This is an opportunity for all of us to become more familiar with the equipment at the EMA center as well as giving it a routine dusting off so we know it's ready for use if/when requested by the county. If you have a Technician Class license, or no license at all, you too can try out the amateur radio bands under the supervision of a licensed radio amateur. The supervising amateur will need to be General Class or higher if you want to try the HF bands. And besides, it's always fun to twist knobs on some nice radio gear! So please plan to join us... Thursday February 13th and the 2nd Thursday of each month going forward. 7PM at the Clearfield County EMA in the Amateur Radio Room. Thank you and 73. John N3SPW-- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses Post: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected] Unsubscribe: [email protected] Group Owner: [email protected]

It appears Clearfield County is expecting another round of Ice and Snow starting later today. See the attached file from the National Weather Service for all the details. 73 John N3SPW ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: NWS State College <ctp.stormreports@...> Date: Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 6:20 AM Subject: Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing To: NWS Partners - Impactful snow, sleet, and ice accumulation is expected Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. Snow + sleet accumulation of 3-5” most likely across north central Pennsylvania Ice accumulation of 0.05-0.15” for much of the area, with higher amounts of 0.15-0.30” in the Laurel Highlands A transition from freezing rain to plain rain will occur across southern PA late Saturday night, but areas north of I-80 will see temperatures remain below freezing through the end of the event. Important changes: Slight modifications to snow and ice amounts. 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: 6 PM Saturday, February 8, 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 -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses Post: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected] Unsubscribe: [email protected] Group Owner: [email protected]

Everyone, The January CCARC meeting minutes have been compiled and prepared for your review. You can find them here on the CCARC website: https://clearfieldcountyarc.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/01232025_Meeting_Minutes.pdf And if you'd like to review the archive of meeting minutes here is the index: https://clearfieldcountyarc.net/members-section/meeting-minutes/ Thank you and 73. John N3SPW -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses Post: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected] Unsubscribe: [email protected] Group Owner: [email protected]

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Everyone- It looks like Clearfield County is predicted to have 40 to 50 MPH winds Monday into Tuesday, Watch those antennas! John N3SPW ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: NWS State College <ctp.stormreports@...> Date: Sun, Jan 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM Subject: Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing To: NWS Partners - Gusty winds are expected across southwestern portions of Central PA Monday night into Tuesday. A Wind Advisory has been issued for Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset counties where wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph are expected. The advisory is in effect from 12 AM Tuesday through 12 PM Tuesday. Locally heavy snow showers along with a few snow squalls will be possible Monday night into Tuesday morning across the northern and western mountains. 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: 6 AM Monday, 1/27/2025 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses Post: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected] Unsubscribe: [email protected] Group Owner: [email protected]

Everyone- I picked this up from the Skyview Amateur Radio Club email list.... It appears there is expected to be a minor geomagnetic storm with potential for northern lights tonight. Check out the article with all the details: https://www.space.com/stargazing/aurora-borealis/aurora-alert-incoming-solar-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-in-upper-midwest-skies-this-week?utm_term=0423F81D-086C-4AB8-A03B-0A0394DCFF21&lrh=ac08a974ac1c17ba357a87136f7c17b3fcc1867821bd9f125b07075592e17bf3&utm_campaign=58E4DE65-C57F-4CD3-9A5A-609994E2C5A9&utm_medium=email&utm_content=96856736-26E9-441A-84FD-2A727365449C&utm_source=SmartBrief 73, John N3SPW -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses Post: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected] Unsubscribe: [email protected] Group Owner: [email protected]

Everyone, A quick reminder about the scheduled Clearfield County ARC meeting this Thursday January 23rd at 7 PM. For a program after the meeting Carmine K3CPW will be discussing weather preparedness and emergency communications efforts. The meeting location will be the usual Clearfield EMA building Training Room. 911 Leonard Street, in Clearfield. Hope to see everyone there! Thank you. John N3SPW -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses Post: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected] Unsubscribe: [email protected] Group Owner: [email protected]

Looks like another weather event is headed our way. The National Weather Service is saying that Clearfield County will see 2 to 3 inches of snow on Sunday along with some dangerously cold temperatures continuing through next Wednesday. 73 DE John N3SPW ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: NWS State College <ctp.stormreports@...> Date: Sat, Jan 18, 2025 at 6:39 AM Subject: Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing To: NWS Partners - A quick-hitting, plowable to potentially-significant snowstorm is expected on Sunday. The highest snowfall amounts between 3-6” remain focused over south central and eastern Pennsylvania from the Laurel Highlands through the mid and lower Susquehanna Valley A multi-day period of dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills is expected Sunday night through Wednesday night as the coldest airmass so far this season moves into Central Pennsylvania. Wind chill values as low as -15°F to -25°F are expected Monday night and Tuesday night Important changes: Minor adjustments to snowfall totalsSnowfall rates >1”/hr possible 12-5pm Sunday in parts of south central PA 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: 6PM Saturday 1/18 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses Post: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected] Unsubscribe: [email protected] Group Owner: [email protected]

Everyone, The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for CLearfield County Thursday and Friday. They're predicting 2 to 3 inches for most of Clearfield County, more in the Western portion/DuBois region. Please stay alert and monitor the 147.255 W3CPA repeater for stations requesting weather updates. Carmine W3CWP and others do occasionally operate from the NWS office in State College and request snowfall observations on the repeater. They consider it helpful to have actual reports from the region during these warnings and advisories. Please consider helping them out. Thank you. John N3SPW -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses Post: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected] Unsubscribe: [email protected] Group Owner: [email protected]

Just a quick reminder about the net tonight: Clearfield County ARC Net Tuesdays 7 PM 147.255+ PL 173.8 Hz And now that we have the club's DMR repeater in a better location, anyone with DMR capabilities may want to consider participating in the Western Pennsylvania DMR Net: WPA Section DMR Net Wednesdays 7:30PM DMR talk group 31422 WPA Hope to hear you on the air! John N3SPW-- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses Post: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected] Unsubscribe: [email protected] Group Owner: [email protected]

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Everyone. Some excellent news to relay: 1. The issue with the 147.255 repeater has been resolved and it's back on the air. Allen K3HOC believes that the power switch for the repeater was accidentally bumped when workers were at the site earlier. That issue has been rectified. 2. The 444.625 DMR repeater has been relocated from the EMA building to the Rockton tower site. I was able to carry on a two-way conversation with Tim K5TEL using an HT in the Bigler PA area and could hear Paul W3PRL here at West Decatur. So that repeater appears to be functioning as planned. Coverage should extend east to about Brookville before becoming a hilltop repeater, South toward Punxy and East to Philipsburg. Allen does not have the equipment mounted in cabinets but will take care of that task on his next trip to the tower site. If you have DMR capabilities, please give the 444.625 W3CPA repeater a try! Thank you and 73. John N3SPW -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses Post: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected] Unsubscribe: [email protected] Group Owner: [email protected]

Just a quick heads up for everybody. 147.255. Repeater is currently off the air. The GRS repeater however, continues to function properly. So it’s not a power issue as both repeaters are controlled by the same controller. I spoke to Allen and he’s going to try and get up there later today to look at it to see what’s going on. Just wanted everybody to know what was going on. 814-553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses * Post: [email protected] * Subscribe: W3CPA+subscribe@ groups.io ( [email protected] ) * Unsubscribe: W3CPA+ [email protected] ( [email protected] ) * Group Owner: [email protected]

Everyone- At the December meeting a guest named Brian Bullers attended the meeting and completed a membership application. That paper application was turned in and subsequently misplaced. I understand that someone had invited him to the meeting. I'm hoping that someone here has his email and telephone number. Can anyone help with this? Thanks and 73. John N3SPW -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses Post: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected] Unsubscribe: [email protected] Group Owner: [email protected]

CCARC members and interested aboservers, The latest edition of the Clearfield COunty ARC Newsletter has been published and is available for your review. https://clearfieldcountyarc.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CCARC012025.pdf And if you'd like to read the back issues, here's a link for that: https://clearfieldcountyarc.net/newsletters/ Thank you and 73. John N3SPW -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses Post: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected] Unsubscribe: [email protected] Group Owner: [email protected]

Everyone, Thank goodness the holidays are over! Now we can get back to business as usual. And part of that will be resuming the CCRC weekly net this coming Tuesday. 7 PM on the 147.255 repeater. I believe Tim K5TEL will be taking care of net control duties for the first net of 2025. Hope to hear everybody there. Thank you John N3SPW 814-553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses * Post: [email protected] * Subscribe: W3CPA+subscribe@ groups.io ( [email protected] ) * Unsubscribe: W3CPA+ [email protected] ( [email protected] ) * Group Owner: [email protected]

CCARC Members -- The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for today and continuing into Thursday. This advisory covers Clearfield County as well as the majority of Central and Eastern Pennsylvania. Gusty winds of 35 to 45 MPH are expected with higher wind speeds at ridge tops. In addition we are expecting snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches starting today and ending Thursday morning for Clearfield County. Jefferson County is forecast at 2 to 4 inches of snow. Please take note of any severe weather in your immediate area, and if the situation warrants it, listen to the 147.255 repeater for an impromptu Weather Net to receive weather reports. Thank you and 73. John N3SPW -- John Szwarc Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses Post: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected] Unsubscribe: [email protected] Group Owner: [email protected]

Everyone, Some sad news this morning. Rich N3RBJ suffered a personal loss yesterday morning when his father was discovered to have unexpectedly passed away during the previous night. My understanding is that there won’t be a viewing but the family is planning on a funeral Mass. No word yet when that will be. Please keep Rich and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with this as best they can. Thank you, John N3SPW 814-553-5649 -- ___________ CCARC Group Email Addresses * Post: [email protected] * Subscribe: W3CPA+subscribe@ groups.io ( [email protected] ) * Unsubscribe: W3CPA+ [email protected] ( [email protected] ) * Group Owner: [email protected]