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SUMMARY:SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) December
DESCRIPTION:SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) \nUTC Dates and Times\nBegin:  Saturday December 12\, 2026   at 1200Z\nEnd:     Sunday    December 13\, 2026   at  2359Z \nThe event follows the same UTC year-round.  The local time will change as Daylight Saving Time takes effect or ends.    \nEastern Standard Local Dates and Times\nBegins:   Saturday    07:00 a.m.\nEnds:       Sunday       06:59 p.m. \nEastern Daylight Saving Local Dates and Times\nBegins:   Saturday    08:00 a.m.\nEnds:       Sunday       07:59 p.m. \n  \nThis event repeats each month beginning on the second Saturday. \nOperate up to 36 hours. \nEvent Website:  https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/ \n  \nThe SKCC Weekend Sprintathon often features some type of Bonus Points.\nThe December Bonus Point theme involves SKCC Stations named for Reindeer (10)\, Santa (1)\, Scrooge (1)\, and Elves (10).\nAs December WES draws near\, please visit the website (listed above) for details of how the Bonus Point Stations can be recognized.\nPlease count each bonus station no more than once per band during this event. \n  \nSKCC runs a monthly activity\, which is a great environment for getting comfortable with contest-like CW QSOs. \nThe Weekend Sprintathon (WES) spans a weekend\, each with a fun theme for collecting bonus points.\nThese events provide a great opportunity for those seeking various SKCC recognition levels\, besides contacting friends old and new! \nTypically\, SKCC operators will QRS to the speed of the station calling them.
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/skcc-weekend-sprintathon-dec/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,CW,On-The-Air
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T160115Z
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SUMMARY:License Exam - SMRA - December
DESCRIPTION:The South Mountain Radio Amateurs will conduct a License Exam session on the following dates: \nThe third Tuesday of each month. \nThis exam will be conducted under the authority of W5YI Volunteer Exam Coordinator \n  \nThe testing session is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. \nPre-Registration is required. \nVisit https://www.N3TWT.org to familiarize yourself with their testing policies.\nFrom the menu bar\, click WHAT IS SMRA\, then click SMRA TESTING POLICIES. \nNCVEC Form 605 Required\nTesting Candidates must obtain an FCC FRN Number prior to the day of testing. \n  \nContact:    smraham@gmail.com    717.347.4261 \n  \nTesting Location:\nCumberland County Public Safety Center\n1 Public Service Drive\nCarlisle\, PA  17013 \nThe testing location address shown above may not be known to some GPS devices.\nThe testing location is across the street from the Cumberland County Prison which is located at 1101 Claremont Road\, Carlisle\, PA. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/license-exam-smra-december/
LOCATION:Cumberland County Public Safety Center\, 1 Public Safety Dr\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States
CATEGORIES:License Exam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T214527
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SUMMARY:CARC Monthly Meeting - December
DESCRIPTION:NOTE:  We usually would not have an In-Person meeting on December 16\, 2026\, but we probably will hold a Zoom Web Meeting as a social event. \n  \nTentative plans — The Zoom Meeting Room will open about 6:30 p.m.   The room will remain open until 7:30 p.m. as long as we have participants.  If we have a lively group in the audience then the room will remain open longer into the evening. \n  \n  \nThe information posted below applies to our regular monthly meetings.  If we choose to have a holiday-theme in-person meeting the date\, time\, and location are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCARC Members\, Visitors and our Guests get together for a face-to-face meeting on the third Wednesday of each month (January through November). \nMeetings almost always are held at the Hoss’s Steak House located at 61 Gettysburg Pike\, Mechanicsburg (Upper Allen Township). \nArrive by 5:15 p.m. (or earlier) if you wish to enjoy dinner before the meeting (Dutch Treat).  This is your opportunity to reward Hoss’s for providing the meeting room for our use FREE OF CHARGE. \nThe Club Meeting begins at 6:40 p.m.  We strive to finish our work and end the meeting by 7:55 p.m. \nThere usually will be a Zoom Web Meeting option for those who are unable to attend the meeting in-person.  Zoom Meeting Room opens about 6:30 p.m. \nAdditional meeting information\, including planned topics and confirmation of the meeting location\, appears in the Things-To-Do / CARC Events page. \n#####
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/carc-monthly-meeting-december/
LOCATION:On-The-Internet\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T133000
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SUMMARY:Ham Radio Lunch December
DESCRIPTION:Ham Radio Lunch \n2026 Prediction — The Last Thursday of December is New Years Eve December 31\, 2026\nIn prior years\, under similar circumstances\, the event had been moved one week earlier in the month.  But that will be Christmas Eve\nYour Editor is posting this Event Calendar entry on Thursday December  17\, 2026 and will verify details with the event sponsor in late November. \n  \nThe LAST THURSDAY of the month\, except major holidays.   Noon +/- to “whenever”.\n(Editor’s guess-timate of 1:30 p.m. was used in the calendar entry._ \nLocation:\nHibachi Grill and Buffet\n5080 Jonestown Road\nHarrisburg\, PA  17112 \nThis is the same shopping center as the Hobby Lobby store and Dick’s Sporting Goods.  Just one or two doors away from the Hobby Lobby.  Across the street from Home Depot. \nNo reservations…  No sponsor…  No club affiliation required.  Just show up. \nThe group will be in the back room to the far left as you come in.  The Hostess knows where to direct you. \nNon-Alcoholic Beverages are FREE.\nThere is always a large table available for HAMFEST ITEMS.  Bring your stuff. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/ham-radio-lunch-december/
LOCATION:Hibachi Grill and Buffet\, 5080 Jonestown Road -- Route 22\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Schedule Exception,Social Activity
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SUMMARY:License Exam - HRAC - December
DESCRIPTION:Harrisburg Radio Amateur Club — HRAC \nLicense Exam Schedule:   The third Saturday of EVEN numbered months.  Testing starts at 9 a.m. \nHRAC is part of the Laurel Volunteer Examiner group and administers Amateur Radio License Tests without a testing fee.\nNote:  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a $35 fee which must be paid before the license is issued. \nVisit the HRAC website http://www.w3uu.org/license-exams to confirm the dates\, times and locations as well as the possibility of additional License Exam dates. \nPre-Registration including FCC FRN Required.  Visit their website http://www.w3uu.org/license-exams for complete information. \n  \nIf you have questions or need assistance with license exam registration please see the form in the bottom left corner of the web page http://www.w3uu.org/license-exams\nAnswer the questions and press SUBMIT. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/license-exam-hrac-december/
LOCATION:Vietnam Veterans of America\, 8000 Derry St\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17111\, United States
CATEGORIES:License Exam
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CREATED:20231102T200708Z
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SUMMARY:ARRL Rookie Roundup CW
DESCRIPTION:UTC Dates and Times \nBegin:  Sunday    December 20\, 2026    at  1800 Z\nEnd:     Sunday     December 20\, 2026   at  2359 Z \n  \nEvent Website:  http://www.arrl.org/rookie-roundup/
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/arrl-rookie-roundup-cw/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,CW,On-The-Air
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SUMMARY:SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) December
DESCRIPTION:SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) \nUTC Date and Time:\nBegin:   Wednesday   December 23\, 2026   0000 Z\nEnd:      Wednesday   December 23\, 2026   0200 Z \nAlways the 4th Wednesday UTC at 0000Z for two hours. \nThe event follows the same UTC year-round.  The local time will change as Daylight Saving Time takes effect or ends.    \nEastern Standard — Local Dates and Times\nBegins:   Tuesday      07:00 p.m.\nEnds:       Tuesday      08:59 p.m. \nEastern Daylight Saving — Local Dates and Times\nBegins:   Tuesday      08:00 p.m.\nEnds:       Tuesday      09:59 p.m. \n  \nExchange:   RST\, QTH (State)\, Name\, SKCC Number \nEvent Web Site Link:  https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekday_sprint/
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/skcc-straight-key-sprint-sks-december/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,CW,On-The-Air
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261223T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261223T173000
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SUMMARY:Luminary Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Cumberland Amateur Radio Club have volunteered to light the luminaries surrounding Children’s Lake in Boiling Springs. \nOur service to the community takes place Wednesday afternoon\, December 23\, 2026. \nIn prior years we gathered at the lake about 3:30 p.m. and completed our work about the time of sunset.  For this calendar entry your Editor listed a ending time of 5:30 p.m. which allows a margin for debriefing after the labor-of-love has been completed. \n#####
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/luminary-lighting/
LOCATION:Children’s Lake\, Boiling Springs\, PA
CATEGORIES:Community,Outdoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261231T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270101T185900
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CREATED:20231102T121833Z
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UID:24466-1798743600-1798829940@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:ARRL Straight Key Night
DESCRIPTION:UTC Dates and Times \nBegin:   Friday  January 01\, 2027   at  0000 Z\nEnd:      Friday  January 01\, 2027   at  2359 Z \nEvent Website:  http://www.arrl.org/straight-key-night/ \nSubmit your list of stations worked as well as SKN stories and photos\, along with your votes for BEST FIST and MOST INTERESTING QSO\, via eMail to:\nstraightkey@arrl.org before January 31\, 2027 \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/arrl-straight-key-night/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CW,On-The-Air
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