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SUMMARY:CARC Monthly Meeting - January
DESCRIPTION:CARC 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.  The 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  \n#####
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/carc-monthly-meeting-january/
LOCATION:Hoss’s Steak House\, 61 Gettysburg Pike\, Mechanicsburg\, PA\, 17055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T165900
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20210104T182316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221111Z
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SUMMARY:CQ WW 160 Meter Contest CW
DESCRIPTION:CQ  World Wide 160 Meter Contest CW \nUTC Dates and Times:\nBegin:  January 23\, 2026   at 2200Z\nEnd:     January 25\, 2026   at 2159Z \nRules\, Scoring\, Reporting and a lot of Additional Information on their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link. \n  \nContest Sponsor:  World Wide Radio Operators Foundation\nWebsite URL:  https://wwrof.org \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/cq-160-meter-contest-cw/
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:20260124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T165900
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20240107T162003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T021141Z
UID:24998-1769252400-1769360340@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Winter Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Visit the https://WinterFieldDay.org website for full contest information. \nWinter Field Day 2026 rules have been updated and posted. \nUTC Dates and Times:\nBegin:  January 24\, 2026  at 1600Z\nEnd:     January 25\, 2026  at 2159Z \nThe US Stations the exchange is: \n\nthe number of transmitters you are operating\,\nyour classification (Mobile\, Indoor\, Outdoor\, or Home) and\nyour ARRL Section.\n\nCanadian Stations substitute RAC Section\, Mexico Stations substitute MX\, DX Stations substitute DX. \nEarn Points for making contacts.\nEarn Multipliers for achieving event OBJECTIVES as described in the rules. \nEND
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/winter-field-day/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-The-Air,Operating Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20251002T030003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T030003Z
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SUMMARY:SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) January
DESCRIPTION:SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) \nUTC Date and Time:\nBegin:   Wednesday   January 28\, 2026   0000 Z\nEnd:      Wednesday   January 28\, 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/ \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/skcc-straight-key-sprint-sks-january/
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:20260129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20190830T144037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T003308Z
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SUMMARY:Ham Radio Lunch January
DESCRIPTION:Ham Radio Lunch \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-january/
LOCATION:Hibachi Grill and Buffet\, 5080 Jonestown Road -- Route 22\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Social Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20241111T104638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T003300Z
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SUMMARY:License Exam - CATG - February
DESCRIPTION:Amateur Radio License Exam\nCapital Area Testing Group \nFirst Tuesday of the Month\nBegins at 6 p.m.   End Time 8 p.m. \nManada Hill Diner\n257 North Hershey Road\nWest Hanover Township\, Pennsylvania \nUpon entering the diner look for the long table\, in the back under the TV screen. \nWalk-ins Allowed\nFCC Registration must be completed beforehand.\nRegistration Number (FRN ) must be presented at time of testing.\nVolunteer Exam Form 605 must be completed in advance.  Forms can be found at:   https://capitalareatestinggroup.wordpress.com/forms/ \nVolunteer Exam Coordination by ARRL VEC.\nTesting is subject to their Exam Fee\, currently $15.00 \nFCC requires payment of their $35 fee prior to issuing a license. \nContact eMail:  CapitalATG@yahoo.com \nContact eMail:   Richard   KB3YRC@comcast.net\nContact eMail:   Paul         WB2VLM@arrl.net\nContact Person:  Paul E. Rokoff   717 657-7652
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/license-exam-catg-february/
LOCATION:Manada Hill Diner\, 257 N. Hershey Rd\, West Hanover Twp\, PA\, 17112-9752\, United States
CATEGORIES:License Exam
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Area Testing Group":MAILTO:CapitalATG@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T185900
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20200130T200126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T220445Z
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SUMMARY:Vermont QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:Vermont QSO Party \nUTC Dates and Times:\nStart:  February 07\, 2026   at 0000Z\nEnd:    February 08\, 2026   at 2359Z     Operate for up to 48 hours \nContest Exchange:\nVermont Stations send Signal Report and Vermont County\nOut of State Stations send Signal Report and State \nVERMONT COUNTIES\n\n\n\nADD\nADDISON\n\n\nBEN\nBENNINGTON\n\n\nCAL\nCALEDONIA\n\n\nCHI\nCHITTENDEN\n\n\nESS\nESSEX\n\n\nFRA\nFRANKLIN\n\n\nGRA\nGRAND ISLE\n\n\nLAM\nLAMOILLE\n\n\nORA\nORANGE\n\n\nORL\nORLEANS\n\n\nRUT\nRUTLAND\n\n\nWAS\nWASHINGTON\n\n\nWNH\nWINDHAM\n\n\nWNS\nWINDSOR\n\n\n\nCW Operators:  Take care to not mix up Windham (WNH) and Windsor (WNS)!! \n  \nRules\, Scoring\, Reporting and lots of Additional Information on their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/vermont-qso-party/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:State QSO Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20250109T104506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T193637Z
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SUMMARY:Middle Peninsula Hamfest
DESCRIPTION:  \nSponsored by the Middle Peninsula Amateur Radio Club \nhttps://mparchamfest.com/event-details/ \nSaturday February 7\, 2026    9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nTalk-In  145.370 mHz    PL 100.0 Hz \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/middle-peninsula-hamfest/
LOCATION:Moose Lodge #886\, 6565 Moose Drive\, Gloucester\, VA\, 23061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Trucks,Hamfest,Tailgating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T185900
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20200130T201217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T220638Z
UID:15848-1770454800-1770490740@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Minnesota QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota QSO Party \nUTC Dates and Times:\nBegin:  Saturday  February 07\, 2026 at 1400Z\nEnd:     Saturday  February 07\, 2026 at 2359Z   Operate for up to 10 hours \nAlways held the first Saturday of February \nRules\, Scoring\, Reporting and lots of Additional Information on their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link.\nUse their pull-down menu to see all the MN QSO PARTY web pages.
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/minnesota-qso-party/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:State QSO Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T185900
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20200130T205103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T220836Z
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SUMMARY:British Columbia QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:British Columbia QSO Party \nNote: The contest time period consists of two segments as shown below.\nOur Calendar View does not reflect the late-night gap. \nUTC Dates and Times: \nBegin1  February 07\, 2026    1600Z\nEnd1:    February 08\, 2026     0359Z    Operate for up to 12 hours \nBegin2:  February 08\, 2026   1600Z\nEnd2:     February 08\, 2026    2359Z    Operate for up to 8 hours \n  \nRules\, Scoring\, Reporting and lot of Additional Information on their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link. \nNote:  Please use the term “Federal Electoral District” instead of “County” \nBC’s Federal Electoral Districts\n\n\n\n\nABF	Abbotsford\nBNS	Burnaby North–Seymour\nBUS	Burnaby South\nCPG	Cariboo—Prince George\nCSN	Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola\nCHP	Chilliwack–Hope\nCLC	Cloverdale–Langley City\nCPC	Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam\nCOA	Courtenay—Alberni\nCML	Cowichan–Malahat–Langford\nDEL	Delta\nESQ	Esquimalt–Saanich—Sooke \nFPK	Fleetwood—Port Kells\nKTC	Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo\nKEL	Kelowna—Lake Country\nKOC	Kootenay—Columbia\nLAA	Langley—Aldergrove\nMMF	Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon\nNAL	Nanaimo—Ladysmith\nNWB	New Westminster—Burnaby\nNPR	North Island—Powell River\nNOS	North Okanagan–Shuswap \nNVA	North Vancouver\nPMM	Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge\nPMC	Port Moody—Coquitlam\nPPN	Prince George—Peace River—Northern  Rockies\nRIC	Richmond Center\nSGI	Saanich—Gulf Islands\nSBV	Skeena—Bulkley Valley\nSWK	South Okanagan—West Kootenay\nSWR	South Surrey—White Rock\nSTR	Steveston—Richmond East\nSUC	Surrey Centre\nSUN	Surrey—Newton\nVAC	Vancouver Centre\nVAE	Vancouver East\nVAK	Vancouver Kingsway\nVAQ	Vancouver Quadra\nVAS	Vancouver South \nVAG	Vancouver–Granville\nVIC	Victoria\nWVS	West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/british-columbia-qso-party/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:State QSO Party
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20251201T142504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T143608Z
UID:28483-1770559200-1770566400@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Perry County ARC License Exam — February
DESCRIPTION:License Exam – Perry County Amateur Radio Club    \nLAUREL VEC means no testing fee. \nThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires a $35 fee payment prior to issuing a license. \nPreregistration is preferred but not required.\nRegistration can be done by calling (717) 275-0237  \nWalk-ins are allowed. \nLocation: \nDuncannon EMS Building\n16 Shermanta Drive\nDuncannon\, PA  17020 \nContact Person Name:           Matthew Morrison\, KB3PSN\nContact Person eMail:            \nContact Person Telephone:    \nFor License Exam session date and time verification purposes you may wish to visit the Laurel Volunteer Examiner Coordinator web site.\nSearch “Pennsylvania” and look for keywords “Perry County Amateur Radio Club”.  Or\, “PCARC”.\nhttps://larc-vec.org/displayteam.php?team=PCARC \nStart Time is 2:00 p.m.\nEnd Time is a guess.  Editor used 4:00 p.m. as a placeholder
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/perry-county-arc-license-exam-february/
LOCATION:Duncannon EMS Building\, 16 Shermanta Drive\, Duncannon\, PA\, 17020\, United States
CATEGORIES:License Exam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T185900
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20210104T180352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T004404Z
UID:18021-1770624000-1771009140@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:School Club Roundup February
DESCRIPTION:School Club Roundup \nUTC Dates and Times for February Event\nStart:   Monday  February 09\, 2026   at 1300Z\nEnd:     Friday     February 13\, 2026   at 2359Z\nThe second full school week in February \n  \nUTC Dates and Times for October Event\nStart:    Monday  October 19\, 2026   at 1300Z\nEnd:      Friday     October 23\, 2026   at 2359Z\nThe third full school week in October \n  \nOperate no more than 6 hours per day (24 hour period)\nOperate no more than 24 hours total during the 107 hour contest period (Monday through Friday). \nContest Exchange:   RS(T) + Class + State/Province/Country \nClass Information:   Individual (I)\,   School Club or Group (S)\,   Non-School Club or Group  (C) \n  \nRules\, Scoring\, Reporting and lots of Additional Information on their website.\nInformation about generating your Participation Certification appears on their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link. \nMost Importantly:  Have Fun ! \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/school-club-roundup-feb/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,On-The-Air
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T185900
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20210104T181810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T053521Z
UID:18023-1771009200-1771181940@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:CQ WPX Contest RTTY
DESCRIPTION:CQ WPX Contest RTTY \nUTC Dates and Times\nStart:  Saturday   February 14\, 2026  at  0000Z\nEnd:    Sunday      February 15\, 2026  at  2359Z \nAlways the Second Full Weekend in February \nSingle Operators may operate up to 30 hours during that contest period. \nRules\, Scoring\, Reporting and lots of Additional Information on their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link. \n  \nContest Sponsor:  World Wide Radio Operators Foundation\nWebsite URL:   https://wwrof.org \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/cq-wpx-rtty/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,On-The-Air,RTTY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T185900
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20221229T211809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T023343Z
UID:22777-1771052400-1771181940@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) February
DESCRIPTION:SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) February \nUTC Dates and Times\nBegin:  Saturday February 14\, 2026   at 1200Z\nEnd:      Sunday   February 15\, 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. \nThis event repeats each month beginning on the second Saturday.\nOperate up to 36 hours. \nEVENT WEBSITE link:  https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/ \n  \nThe SKCC Weekend Sprintathon often features some type of Bonus Points.\nFebruary theme — BOAT ANCHOR equipment (big\, heavy rigs that use vacuum tubes) \nBOAT ANCHOR stations will count the number of vacuum tubes in their radio gear — Transmitters\, Receivers\, Transceivers\, VFO and certain additional gear.\nSee the SKCC website (listed above) for specific information.\nBOAT ANCHOR stations will count the number of tubes in their radio equipment and transmit that number in their Exchange.\nStations receiving such a BOAT ANCHOR exchange will be awarded that number of Bonus Points.\nThe BOAT ANCHOR station itself does not earn these Bonus Points  (presumably unless they work another BOAT ANCHOR station and receive his/her tube count). \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 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/skcc-weekend-sprintathon-feb/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,CW,On-The-Air
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20200911T181519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T013944Z
UID:20833-1771351200-1771354800@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - SMRA - February
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 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/license-exam-smra-february/
LOCATION:Cumberland County Public Safety Center\, 1 Public Safety Dr\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States
CATEGORIES:License Exam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T195500
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20211029T120702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T001220Z
UID:20382-1771434900-1771444500@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:CARC Monthly Meeting - February
DESCRIPTION:CARC 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  \n#####
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/carc-monthly-meeting-february/
LOCATION:Hoss’s Steak House\, 61 Gettysburg Pike\, Mechanicsburg\, PA\, 17055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T185900
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20210125T150037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231928Z
UID:18692-1771614000-1771786740@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:ARRL International DX Contest CW
DESCRIPTION:ARRL International DX Contest CW \nUTC Dates and Times: \nBegin:  Saturday February 21\, 2025  at  0000Z\nEnd:     Sunday    February 22\, 2025  at  2359Z \nAlways the third full weekend of February \nAdditional Information on their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link.
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/arrl-international-dx-cw/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,CW,On-The-Air
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20181223T212641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T002151Z
UID:15498-1771664400-1771675200@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - HRAC - February
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-february/
LOCATION:Vietnam Veterans of America\, 8000 Derry St\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17111\, United States
CATEGORIES:License Exam
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20251002T030342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T030342Z
UID:28313-1771959600-1771966800@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) February
DESCRIPTION:SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) \nUTC Date and Time:\nBegin:   Wednesday   February 25\, 2026   0000 Z\nEnd:      Wednesday   February 25\, 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/ \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/skcc-straight-key-sprint-sks-february/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,CW,On-The-Air
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20190830T144037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T003401Z
UID:21043-1772107200-1772112600@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Ham Radio Lunch February
DESCRIPTION:Ham Radio Lunch \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-february/
LOCATION:Hibachi Grill and Buffet\, 5080 Jonestown Road -- Route 22\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Social Activity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T165900
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20210104T182630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231657Z
UID:18030-1772211600-1772384340@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:CQ WW 160 Meter Contest SSB
DESCRIPTION:CQ World Wide 160 Meter SSB \nUTC Dates and Times:\nBegin:   February 27\, 2026   at 2200Z\nEnd:      March      01\, 2026   at 2159Z \nRules\, Scoring\, Reporting and a lot of Additional Information on their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link. \n  \nContest Sponsor:  World Wide Radio Operators Foundation\nWebsite URL:  https://wwrof.org \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/cq-160-meter-contest-ssb/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,On-The-Air,SSB
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20241111T102359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T140828Z
UID:26700-1772269200-1772276400@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - Nighthawk VE Team - February
DESCRIPTION:License Exam – Nighthawk VE Team    \nLAUREL VEC means no testing fee. \nThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires a $35 fee payment prior to issuing a license. \nPreregistration is preferred but not required.\nRegistration can be done by going to https://forms.gle/fDKs5U655vE6avZU6 \nWalk-ins are always welcome. \nContact Person Name:           Joshua Burleigh\nContact Person eMail:            kc3olo@arrl.net\nContact Person Telephone:   (570) 220-5443 \nFor License Exam session date and time verification purposes you may wish to visit the Laurel Volunteer Examiner Coordinator web site.\nSearch “Pennsylvania” and look for keyword “Nighthawk”\, or use the link we provide here.\nhttps://larc-vec.org/displayteam.php?team=Nighthawk \nStart Time is 9:00 a.m.\nEnd Time is a guess.  Editor used 11:00 a.m. as a placeholder
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/license-exam-nighthawk-february/
LOCATION:Greenvillage Church of God\, 5164 Philadelphia Ave\, Chambersburg\, PA\, 17202-8944\, United States
CATEGORIES:License Exam
ORGANIZER;CN="Nighthawk VE Team":MAILTO:kc3olo@arrl.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T205900
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20200130T214040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T212617Z
UID:15869-1772272800-1772312340@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:South Carolina QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:South Carolina QSO Party \nUTC Dates and Times:\nBegin:  February 28\, 2026   1500Z\nEnd:     March      01\, 2026    0159Z \nRules\, Scoring\, Reporting and a lot of Additional Information on their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link. \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/south-carolina-qso-party/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:State QSO Party
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T005900
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20240107T160132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T212815Z
UID:24992-1772283600-1772326740@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:North American QSO Party RTTY February
DESCRIPTION:UTC Dates and Times: \nFebruary Event NAQP RTTY \nStart:  Saturday  February 28\, 2026   at 1800Z\nEnd:    Sunday     March      01\, 2026   at 0559Z \nNote:  The NAQP RTTY February Event usually takes place the last Saturday of February. \n  \nJuly Event NAQP RTTY \nStart:   Saturday  July 18\, 2026   at 1800Z\nEnd:     Sunday     July 19\, 2026   at 0559Z \nNote:  The NAQP RTTY July Event usually takes place the third full weekend of July.
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/north-american-qso-party-rtty-february/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,On-The-Air,RTTY
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T195900
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20200130T214312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T232639Z
UID:15872-1772359200-1772395140@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:North Carolina QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina QSO Party \nUTC Dates and Times:\nBegin:  March 01\, 2026  1500Z\nEnd:     March 02\, 2026   0059Z \nAlways the fourth Sunday in February (except 2026). \nRules\, Scoring\, Reporting and a lot of Additional Information on their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/north-carolina-qso-party/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:State QSO Party
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20241111T104851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T003353Z
UID:26724-1772560800-1772568000@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - CATG - March
DESCRIPTION:Amateur Radio License Exam\nCapital Area Testing Group \nFirst Tuesday of the Month\nBegins at 6 p.m.   End Time 8 p.m. \nManada Hill Diner\n257 North Hershey Road\nWest Hanover Township\, Pennsylvania \nUpon entering the diner look for the long table\, in the back under the TV screen. \nWalk-ins Allowed\nFCC Registration must be completed beforehand.\nRegistration Number (FRN ) must be presented at time of testing.\nVolunteer Exam Form 605 must be completed in advance.  Forms can be found at:   https://capitalareatestinggroup.wordpress.com/forms/ \nVolunteer Exam Coordination by ARRL VEC.\nTesting is subject to their Exam Fee\, currently $15.00 \nFCC requires payment of their $35 fee prior to issuing a license. \nContact eMail:  CapitalATG@yahoo.com \nContact eMail:   Richard   KB3YRC@comcast.net\nContact eMail:   Paul         WB2VLM@arrl.net\nContact Person:  Paul E. Rokoff   717 657-7652
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/license-exam-catg-march/
LOCATION:Manada Hill Diner\, 257 N. Hershey Rd\, West Hanover Twp\, PA\, 17112-9752\, United States
CATEGORIES:License Exam
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Area Testing Group":MAILTO:CapitalATG@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T185900
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20210125T150218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T232111Z
UID:18694-1772823600-1772996340@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:ARRL International DX Contest SSB
DESCRIPTION:ARRL International DX Contest SSB \nUTC Dates and Times: \nBegin:  March 07\, 2026  at  0000Z\nEnd:     March 08\, 2026  at  2359Z \nAlways the first full weekend of March \nContest Rules\, Scoring\, Reporting and a lot of Additional Information on their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link.
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/arrl-international-dx-ssb/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,On-The-Air,SSB
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T195900
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20220217T204856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T023146Z
UID:21418-1773475200-1773604740@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) March
DESCRIPTION:SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) March \nUTC Dates and Times\nBegin:  Saturday March 14\, 2026   at 1200Z\nEnd:     Sunday    March 15\, 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. \nNOTE:  Daylight Saving Time will have taken effect prior to this event\nIf you use our UTC Dates and Times (on this page) you will be “right on track”. \n  \nThe SKCC Weekend Sprintathon often features some type of Bonus Points.\nMarch theme — Bug and Cootie keys (Sideswiper hand key)\nBonus points will be earned by contacting stations that are using a bug or cootie (sideswiper). \nStations using one of those keys should make note in their exchange by sending name/b (for BUG) or name/ss (for SIDESWIPER (cootie). \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-mar/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,CW,On-The-Air
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20191205T154929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T012815Z
UID:20850-1773482400-1773489600@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - Keystone VHF Club - March
DESCRIPTION:License Exams are offered on the Second Saturday of ODD Numbered months at 10:00 a.m. \nLicense Exam conducted by the Keystone VHF Club — W3HZU\nAdministration by Laurel Volunteer Examiner Coordinator — No Testing Fee.\nThe FCC does require a $35 fee for issuing a license after you have passed the license exam. \nFCC FRN (registration number) is required for testing.  Obtain your FRN prior to the date of the event. \nPre-Registration Preferred\nNote:  If no pre-registrations have been made by Thursday morning prior to the exam date the Exam Session will be cancelled without notice. \nSee Keystone VHF Club website for details of the Pre-Registration procedures.\nhttps://www.w3hzu.com/laurelVEC.php \n  \nKeystone VHF Club contact person:  Ralph Brandt\, K3HQI   eMail:  K3HQI@arrl.net   717.885.3063 \nExam Registration website:  https://www.yorktownshiprec.com\nEditor’s Note:  It is not clear to me how you register at this site.  You may need to contact Mr. Brandt for guidance.  (see above) \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/license-exam-keystone-vhf-club-march/
LOCATION:York County Dept of Emergency Services\, 120 Davies Drive\, York\, PA\, 17402\, United States
CATEGORIES:License Exam
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173201
CREATED:20200131T143855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T233938Z
UID:15885-1773486000-1773597600@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Oklahoma QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:Oklahoma QSO Party (OKQP) \nNote #1:  Our Calendar View does not represent the two segment scheduling for this event.\nThe UTC Dates and Times shown below properly reflect the overnight gap. \n  \nUTC Dates and Times:\nBegin1:   Saturday March 14\, 2026  1500Z\nEnd1:       Sunday   March 15\, 2026  0200Z \nBegin2:   Sunday   March 15\, 2026  1500Z\nEnd2:       Sunday   March 15\, 2026  2100Z \nRules\, Scoring\, Reporting and lots of Additional Information appear on their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link. \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/oklahoma-qso-party/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:State QSO Party
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END:VCALENDAR