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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
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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:20260404T212439
CREATED:20221229T211809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T023343Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T195500
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T185900
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T165900
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T205900
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T005900
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T195900
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
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:20260404T212439
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:20260404T212439
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:20260404T212439
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:20260404T212439
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T145900
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
CREATED:20200131T144058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T234050Z
UID:15888-1773500400-1773586740@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Idaho QSO Party
DESCRIPTION: Idaho QSO Party — The SPUD RUN \nUTC Dates and Times:\nBegin:  Saturday March 14\, 2026  1900Z\nEnd:     Sunday    March 15\, 2026  1859Z \nAlways the second full weekend in March. \nTotal Operating Time is stated as 24 Hours from Start to Finish. \n\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/idaho-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:20260315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
CREATED:20230213T231729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T035604Z
UID:23163-1773561600-1773583200@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Vienna Wireless Society WINTERFEST
DESCRIPTION:Vienna Wireless Society WINTERFEST matches Hams\, Makers\, and Electronic Enthusiasts with Vendors for a traditional Hamfest. \n \nJust in case the QR isn’t readable:   \nMore Info:   https://www.viennawireless.net/wp/event/winterfest/\n \nDirections: From I-495 (North or South)\, Take exit 49B to I-66 West; Take exit 62 Vienna/Fairfax right lane toward Vienna; Keep right toward Country Creek Road\, Left at the fork to Country Creek Road; Right on Sutton Road to Oakton High School. WF2025 entrance and parking on the right. \nTalk-In: \nFM Simplex            146.520 MHz\nK4HTA Repeater:  146.685  minus  Tone 110.9 Hz\nK4XY Repeater       448.375  minus   \n\n\n\n\nTickets:  $12.00 in advance\,  $15.00 at the door.\nAdvance Purchase Option:  Visit the site:  https://ticketstripe.com/events/4304107921520517# \nAdvance Purchase Admission Tickets and/or Advance Purchase Raffle Tickets until 8 p.m. Saturday Evening March 14\, 2026  (or 9 p.m. depending on where you read it)  \nTailgating opens at 8 a.m.   Indoor Market Fair opens at 8 a.m.   Event closes at 2 p.m. \nScouts:  The RADIO Merit Badge is available at WINTERFEST!  (space is limited to the first 25 registrants.)\nInformation\, pre-requisites\, and pre-register for the Radio Merit Badge at \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG-yZF2q18sSUWiZeuUG5zQ0iCyQ5j5350AsgVR5FGU-CdxA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106946556836007840131 \nThe registered Scout and an accompanying adult will be admitted to WINTERFEST without the customary admission fee. \nQuestions:   WINTERFEST@viennawireless.net \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/vienna-wireless-society-winterfest/
LOCATION:Oakton High School\, 2900 Sutton Road\, Vienna\, VA\, 22181\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamfest,Pending Info Update,QSL Card Checking,Tailgating
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T205900
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
CREATED:20200131T154900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T233839Z
UID:15893-1773583200-1773608340@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Wisconsin QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin QSO Party \nUTC Dates and Times:\nBegin:  Saturday March 15\, 2026   1800Z\nEnd:     Sunday    March  16\, 2026   0059Z \n“Seven hours of radio fun!” \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/wisconsin-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:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
CREATED:20200911T181519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T014047Z
UID:20834-1773770400-1773774000@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - SMRA - March
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  \nsmraham@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-march/
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:20260318T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T195500
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
CREATED:20211029T120702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T001318Z
UID:20383-1773854100-1773863700@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:CARC Monthly Meeting - March
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#####
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/carc-monthly-meeting-march/
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:20260321T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
CREATED:20230307T224232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T161643Z
UID:23522-1774076400-1774094400@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:FredFest
DESCRIPTION:*** NEW LOCATION with LOTS of parking ***\nAMVETS Post #2 FARM\n9602 Baltimore Rd\nFrederick\, MD  21704\nThe Farm is about one minute off of Interstate 70\, just east of the Monocacy River.  \n  \nEvent Date:  Saturday March 21\, 2026\n8:00 a.m. to Noon \n\nGeneral Admission is $7.00\, with kids under 18 free.\nTables are $15 for first table\, and $10 for each additional\, and includes admission for one person\nSeller setup begins at 06:45 am\, doors open to the public at 8:00 am\nWe are accepting table reservations – email K3MMM@arrl.net to reserve yours\nRaffle prizes throughout the morning – must be present to win\nDid we mention lots and lots of parking?\nTalk in on 146.73 (negative offset PL 141.3)\n\nIndoor Tailgating \nQuestions?\nContact Mike Forrence:\nk3mmm@arrl.net\nfrederickarc.org/fredfest26 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/fredfest/
LOCATION:Independent Hose Company\, 310 Baughmans Lane\, Frederick\, MD\, 21702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamfest,Tailgating
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
CREATED:20191205T151408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T025430Z
UID:20806-1774085400-1774092600@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - Cross Keys Village - March
DESCRIPTION:Cross Keys Village Amateur Radio Club — W3CKV\nIn conjunction with\nAdams County Amateur Radio Society — W3KGN \nLicense Exams are offered on the Third Saturday of ODD Numbered months at 9:30 a.m. \nLicense Exams are conducted in the Harmony Ridge Community Center\, Encore Room\n2990 Carlisle Pike\, New Oxford\, PA  17350 \nPre-Registration and an FCC FRN are required prior to the day of the event.\nPre-Registration Online Form can be found at:   https://www.w3kgn.org    Look for “VE Examinations” in the left-side menu bar. \nContact Person:  Perry Wood    eMail: ckvarc.ve.testing@gmail.com \nThis exam will be conducted under the authority of the Laurel Volunteer Exam Coordinator. \nLaurel VEC does not charge a testing fee for administering license exams.\nNote:  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a $35 fee which must be paid before a new license or renewal is issued. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/license-exam-cross-keys-village-march/
LOCATION:Harmony Ridge Community Center\, 620 Harmony Drive\, New Oxford\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:License Exam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T195900
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
CREATED:20200131T155615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T235210Z
UID:15901-1774087200-1774209540@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Virginia QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:Virginia QSO Party \nOur Calendar View does not represent the two-segment scheduling for this event.\nThe UTC Dates and Times information\, shown below\, correctly show the overnight gap. \nUTC Dates and Times:\nBegin1:   Saturday March 21\, 2026  1400Z\nEnd1:       Sunday    March 22\, 2026  0400Z \nBegin2:   Sunday    March 22\, 2026 1200Z\nEnd2:       Sunday   March 22\, 2026 2359Z \nAlways held the third full weekend of March \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/virginia-qso-party/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:State QSO Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
CREATED:20251002T030627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T030627Z
UID:28315-1774382400-1774389600@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) March
DESCRIPTION:SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) \nUTC Date and Time:\nBegin:   Wednesday   March 25\, 2026   0000 Z\nEnd:      Wednesday   March 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-march/
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:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
CREATED:20190830T144037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T003456Z
UID:21044-1774526400-1774531800@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Ham Radio Lunch March
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-march/
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:20260327T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T195900
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
CREATED:20210104T184605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T011314Z
UID:18035-1774641600-1774814340@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:CQ WPX Contest SSB
DESCRIPTION:CQ WPX Contest SSB \nUTC Dates and Times:\nStart:  Saturday  March 28\, 2026  at 0000Z\nEnd:    Sunday     March 29\, 2026  at 2359Z \nAlways the Last Full Weekend of March \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-wpx-contest-ssb/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,On-The-Air,SSB
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212439
CREATED:20260329T225209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T225735Z
UID:29011-1775296800-1775314800@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:CARC POTA Day at the park
DESCRIPTION:CARC Parks On The Air Announcement from Charlene Cash\, WG3Q: \n📅 WHEN\nSaturday April 4\, 2025\n1000–1500 local time\nI’ll be arriving a little early to get set up\, and we’re welcome to hang around as long as we’d like\, or until the sun decides to call it a day. \n📍 WHERE\nPine Grove Furnace State Park — Brickyard Pavilion\n60 Quarry Rd\, Gardners PA 17324\nGPS: 40.03057\, -77.30231\nGoogle Maps: Brickyard Pavilion \n🍔 FOOD\nThe club is handling the main event: burgers\, sausages\, and hot dogs (for the picky eaters and the little ones). Bread and condiments are covered too. Bringing a side dish is totally optional but always appreciated!  I’m planning to show up with fresh homemade sourdough cinnamon rolls\, assuming I can keep myself from eating them all on the way there.  No promises. 😄 \n📻 RADIO STUFF\nWe’re expecting at least three radios on the air with multiple modes\, so there will be plenty of opportunities to get on the air.  You are welcomed to bring your own gear if you’d like to operate with it\, or just show it off.  The more the merrier! \n👨‍👩‍👧 EVERYTHING ELSE\nFamily is absolutely welcome\, and I hope you can convince a few of them to come out.  There will be plenty of time for good food\, good conversation\, and generally a good time between QSOs.  Parking is right at the pavilion and restrooms are a short walk away. \nHope to see a great turnout! feel free to reach out with any questions! \n73\,\nCharlene Cash (WG3Q)
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/carc-pota-day-at-the-park/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Furnace State Park\, 1100 Pine Grove Road\, Gardners\, PA\, 17324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,On-The-Air,Outdoor Event
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