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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T080000
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SUMMARY:SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) July
DESCRIPTION:SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) \nUTC Dates and Times\nBegin:  Saturday July 11\, 2026   at 1200Z\nEnd:     Sunday    July 12\, 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 July Bonus Point theme involves the 13 Colonies plus UK and France.\nThe 13 Colonies are:  GA\, SC\, NC\, VA\, MD\, PA\, DE\, NJ\, NY\, CT\, RI\, MA\, NH.\nFor this event only\, ME will be treated the same as MA\, and WV will be treated the same as VA. \nThose who contact SKCC WES Stations in the listed 13 Colonies plus UK and France will earn 5 Bonus Points for the QSO.\nThose who contact all 13 Colonies plus UK and France will earn an additional 100 Bonus Points. \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 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/skcc-weekend-sprintathon-jul/
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:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20191205T154929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T013047Z
UID:20852-1783764000-1783771200@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - Keystone VHF Club - July
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-july/
LOCATION:York County Dept of Emergency Services\, 120 Davies Drive\, York\, PA\, 17402\, United States
CATEGORIES:License Exam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T195500
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20211029T120702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T003613Z
UID:20387-1784135700-1784145300@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:CARC Monthly Meeting - July
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-july/
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:20260718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T075900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20210126T155204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T193454Z
UID:18712-1784361600-1784447940@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:CQ WW VHF Contest  Digital Modes
DESCRIPTION:CQ WW VHF Contest  Digital Modes \nUTC Dates and Times\nBegin:  Saturday  July 18\, 2026  at  1200Z\nEnd:     Sunday     July 19\, 2026  at  1159Z \nThe CQ WW VHF Contest has been given a new look by the contest sponsor. \nThere now are two separate contest weekends.\nSSB/CW/FM takes place the FIRST weekend of July.\nDigital takes place the THIRD weekend of July. \nEach contest operation runs 24 hours — beginning Saturday 1200 UTC and ending Sunday 1200 UTC. \n  \nEvent Website:   https://wwrof.org \nThis contest takes place on the 6 Meter and 2 Meter bands. \n  \nSponsor:  World Wide Radio Operators Foundation
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/cq-ww-vhf-contest/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,Digital,On-The-Air,VHF
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20191205T151408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T025733Z
UID:20808-1784367000-1784374200@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - Cross Keys Village - July
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    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-july/
LOCATION:Harmony Ridge Community Center\, 620 Harmony Drive\, New Oxford\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:License Exam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T015900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20200818T185728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T212958Z
UID:20825-1784383200-1784426340@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:North American QSO Party RTTY July
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. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/north-american-qso-party-rtty-july/
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:20260721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20200911T181519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T014430Z
UID:20838-1784656800-1784660400@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - SMRA - July
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-july/
LOCATION:Cumberland County Public Safety Center\, 1 Public Safety Dr\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States
CATEGORIES:License Exam
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260721T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20251002T031641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T031641Z
UID:28323-1784664000-1784671200@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) July
DESCRIPTION:SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) \nUTC Date and Time:\nBegin:   Wednesday   July 22\, 2026   0000 Z\nEnd:      Wednesday   July 22\, 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-july/
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:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T225900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20210107T184702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T033503Z
UID:18124-1784977200-1785020340@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Alabama QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:Alabama QSO Party  — AQP \nUTC Dates and Times\nBegin:  Saturday    July 25\, 2026   at 1500Z\nEnd:     Sunday       July 26\, 2026   at 0259Z \nOperate up to 12 hours. \n  \nEvent Website:\nhttps://alabamacontestgroup.org/aqp/ \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/alabama-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:20260730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20190830T144037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T003857Z
UID:21048-1785412800-1785418200@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Ham Radio Lunch July
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-july/
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:20260801T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T010000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20200818T185554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221856Z
UID:20821-1785589200-1785632400@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:North American QSO Party CW August
DESCRIPTION:UTC Dates and Times: \nJanuary Event NAQP CW \nStart:  Saturday  January 10\, 2026 at 1800Z\nEnd:    Sunday     January 11\, 2026 at 0600Z \nNote:  NAQP CW January Event usually takes place the second full weekend of January. \n  \nAugust Event NAQP CW \nStart:   Saturday  August 01\, 2026 at 1800Z\nEnd:     Sunday     August 02\, 2026 at 0600Z \nNote:  NAQP CW August Event usually takes place the first full weekend of August.
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/north-american-qso-party-cw-august/
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:20260802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20181222T225951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T155934Z
UID:14019-1785657600-1785672000@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Berryville (VA) Hamfest
DESCRIPTION:Berryville Hamfest\nSunday August 02\, 2026 \nInformation shown below was carried forward from prior year.  May be out of date.  Subject to change.\nGate opens at 6:00AM\nVendor Buildings Open by 8:00AM\nTechTalks 9AM-Noon @ Show Barn\n\nGeneral Admission $10.00 cash per person or $15 depending on where you read it.  Children under 16 free\nAdditional $12.00 per space for tailgaters—no reservations. First come\, first served\nCommercial and indoor tables by reservation (see vendor form registration link below)\nCountry ham and egg breakfast at 7 am  \nConcessions and snack bar available\nGrand Prizes and hourly drawings\nCounty park with pool\, picnic area\, and playground opposite hamfest\nCamping spaces available Saturday night – $15 per vehicle – limited hookups\nQSL card checking (for awards) at the ARRL table – Ruritan building\, 8 to 11 AM\nLarge tailgating area with ample shade under the big oak trees\nElectric power is available for testing purposes at various places within the tailgating area\n \n\n  \n \n  \nAlways the FIRST SUNDAY IN AUGUST. \nGate opens at 6:00 a.m.\nCountry Ham and Eggs Breakfast is available at 7:00 a.m.\, or 6:00 a.m. depending on where you read it.\nVendor Buildings open by 8:00 a.m.\nFamous Barbecue begins at 11:00 a.m. \n  \nVE Exams\n• Laurel Amateur Radio Club VE Team will be administering license exams (Clarke County High School)\, right down the road from the Fairgrounds). Walk-ins welcome.\nAll license classes \, or no license yet\, are welcome. \nClarke County High School\n627 Mosby Blvd\nBerryville\, VA 22611 \n  \n• Testing begins at 12 noon. Photo ID required. FCC FRN Required [ What is / Get your FRN Click Here ] \n  \nFor more information about the exams contact: \nJohn Creel \nWB3GXW@arrl.net \n301-572-5124. \n  \nSee also What to Bring to the Exam Session from the ARRL – VEC 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/berryville-va-hamfest/
LOCATION:Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds\, 890 W Main St\, Berryville\, VA\, 22611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Hamfest,Lunch,QSL Card Checking,Tailgating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20240716T140232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T003828Z
UID:25859-1785866400-1785873600@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - CATG - August
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 filled out 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 \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/license-exam-catg-august/
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:20260808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T195900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20220226T203913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T023723Z
UID:21483-1786176000-1786305540@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) August
DESCRIPTION:SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) \nUTC Dates and Times\nBegin:  Saturday August 08\, 2026   at 1200Z\nEnd:      Sunday   August 09\, 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.\nAugust Theme — Home Brew Key\nIf you have ever made your own key\, use it in this months Sprintathon. \nYou will earn 5 Bonus Points for each QSO made using your Home Brew Key on the sending side of the QSO.\n(These Bonus Points are not applicable to the receiving side of the QSO.)\nEarn an Additional 100 Bonus Points for submitting your Comments and a Photo of your Home Brew Key when submitting your contest results. \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 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/skcc-weekend-sprintathon-aug/
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:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T235900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20200202T142251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T160253Z
UID:15972-1786183200-1786233540@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Maryland DC QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:Maryland DC QSO Party \nUTC Dates and Times:\nBegin:  August 08\, 2026  1400Z\nEnd:     August 09\, 2026   0359Z \nEvent Website:  https://w3vpr.org/maryland-dc_qso_party \nRules\, Scoring\, Reporting and a lot of Additional Information at their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link. \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/maryland-dc-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:20260809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20230203T215519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T163401Z
UID:23019-1786262400-1786276800@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Radio Club Hamfest (MARC)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday August 09\, 2026   8 a.m. to Noon \nThe Mid-Atlantic Radio Club Hamfest is sometimes called the Valley Forge Hamfest.  They are the same. \nEditor’s Note:  Information shown below is carried forward from prior years.  Subject to change when the Event Sponsor posts their 2026 update. \n\n\n  \n\n\nThe 2026 MARC Hamfest is on Sunday August 09th tentatively at the Kimberton Fire Company grounds\, Route 113 (742 Pike Springs Road) (GPS: 40.12748\, -75.56726) west of the intersection with Route 23 in Kimberton\, PA.  \nThe maps show that Kimberton is northwest of King of Prussia and just west of Phoenixville\, PA. Talk-in is available on the MARC linked repeater systems with coverage to the north and west and near Kimberton provided by 145.13 MHz PL 131.8 repeater in Paoli PA and to the south and east by 147.06 MHZ PL 131.8 repeater in Newtown Square PA.  \nDoors open for sellers not before 0700 and for buyers at 0800. Doors close at 1200. Admission is $10 and entitles you to a door prize ticket. Sellers have an outdoor tailgate space for $8 (one car width\, head -in parking) not including admission. An indoor table is available for $10 each for 1 to 4 tables or $8 each for 5 or more tables not including admission.  Reservations for indoor tables are required by emailing hamfest@marc-radio.org. The 2025 Hamfest flyer is available here. \nFood and beverage sales are provided by authorized vendors only. Unlicensed children and spouse with a licensed Ham admission are free. \nMARC sponsors a VE Test Session at the Hamfest at 1000\, arrive by 0945 in the Pavilion. See MARC ARRL VE Test Session for additional information.  \nQSL card checking for DXCC including 160 meters\, Worked All States\, VUCC and Worked All Continents will be provided by Bill N3WD.\n\nThis is a great day in the country!  Come to the MARC Hamfest in the morning and spend a leisurely afternoon in nearby Valley Forge National Historic Park. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/marc-hamfest/
LOCATION:Kimberton Fire Company Fairgrounds\, 742 Pike Springs Road\, Phoenixville\, PA\, 19460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamfest,License Exam,QSL Card Checking,Tailgating
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20220303T204002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T162822Z
UID:21527-1786651200-1786885200@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Northeast HamXposition
DESCRIPTION:Northeast HamXposition \nARRL New England Division Convention \nThursday August 13\, 2026 through Sunday August 16\, 2026 \nThe 2026 dates are good.  Everything else shown on this page needs to be updated when the Event Sponsor posts their event flyer \nHighlights \nForums\nFlea Market\nDXCC / Contest Dinner\nGrand Banquet\nKeynote Address\nSpecial Event Station\nAmateur Radio Exposition\nNEQRP Symposium\nLicense Exams\nOpen Mic Story Hour\nDoor Prizes \n  \nThursday — Comedy Show at 8 p.m. \nFriday — See the program for details.\nSaturday — See the program for details.\nSunday — See the program for details. \nTickets are on-sale NOW. \nEvent Website:  https://hamxposition.org \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/northeast-hamxposition/
LOCATION:Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center\, 181 Boston Post Road West\, Marlborough\, MA\, 01752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention,Hamfest,License Exam,Preliminary Info
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20181223T212641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T002652Z
UID:20847-1786784400-1786795200@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - HRAC - August
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-august/
LOCATION:Vietnam Veterans of America\, 8000 Derry St\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17111\, United States
CATEGORIES:License Exam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T010000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20200818T185509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T222131Z
UID:20823-1786798800-1786842000@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:North American QSO Party SSB August
DESCRIPTION:UTC Dates and Times: \nJanuary Event NAQP SSB \nStart:  Saturday  January 17\, 2026 at 1800Z\nEnd:    Sunday     January 18\, 2026 at 0600Z \nNote:  The NAQP SSB January Event usually takes place the third full weekend of January. \n  \nAugust Event NAQP SSB \nStart:   Saturday  August 15\, 2026 at 1800Z\nEnd:     Sunday     August 16\, 2026 at 0600Z \nNote:  The NAQP SSB August Event usually takes place the third full weekend of August. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/north-american-qso-party-ssb-august/
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:20260816T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20251201T144226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T144226Z
UID:28493-1786888800-1786896000@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Perry County ARC License Exam — August
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-august/
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:20260816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T195900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20231102T203108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T160827Z
UID:24494-1786888800-1786910340@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:ARRL Rookie Roundup RTTY
DESCRIPTION:UTC Dates and Times \nBegin:   August 16\, 2026  at  1800 Z\nEnd:      August 16\, 2026  at  2359 Z \n  \nEvent Website:  http://www.arrl.org/rookie-roundup/
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/arrl-rookie-roundup-rtty/
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:20260818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20200911T181519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T014548Z
UID:20839-1787076000-1787079600@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - SMRA - August
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-august/
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:20260819T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T195500
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20211029T120702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T003708Z
UID:20388-1787159700-1787169300@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:CARC Monthly Meeting - August
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-august/
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:20260822T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T235900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20200202T142651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T163011Z
UID:15976-1787356800-1787529540@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Hawaii QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:Hawaii QSO Party — HQP \nUTC Dates and Times:\nBegin:  Saturday  August 22\, 2026   0400Z\nEnd:     Sunday     August 24\, 2026   0359Z \nOperate up to 48 hours. \nRules\, Scoring\, Reporting and a lot of Additional Information on their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link. \nEvent Website Link:  https://www.hawaiiqsoparty.org/rules-page/ \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/hawaii-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:20260822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T235900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20200202T143020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T162441Z
UID:15980-1787400000-1787443140@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Ohio QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:Ohio QSO Party — OHQP \nUTC Dates and Times:\nBegin:   Saturday  August 22\, 2026   at 1600Z\nEnd:      Sunday     August 23\, 2026    at 0359Z \nRules\, Scoring\, Reporting and a lot of Additional Information on their website:\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link. \nEvent Website Link:  http://www.ohqp.org/index.php/rules/ \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/ohio-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:20260825T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260825T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20250813T021926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T025459Z
UID:27920-1787688000-1787695200@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) August
DESCRIPTION:SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) \nUTC Date and Time:\nBegin:   Wednesday   August 26\, 2026   0000 Z\nEnd:      Wednesday   August 26\, 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-august/
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:20260827T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20190830T144037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T004346Z
UID:21049-1787830200-1787837400@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Ham Radio Lunch August
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-august/
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:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20200829T202405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T162255Z
UID:16897-1787997600-1788105600@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Kansas QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:Kansas QSO Party — KQP \nOur Calendar View does not represent the two-segments of this contest and the overnight gap.\nThe UTC Dates and Times\, shown below\, do represent the two separate operating periods. \nUTC Dates and Times \nBegin1:  Saturday  August 20\, 2026  at 1400Z\nEnd1:     Sunday     August 30\, 2026  at 0159Z \n\n(overnight gap) \nBegin2:  Sunday    August 30\, 2026  at 1400Z\nEnd2:     Sunday    August 30\, 2026  at 1959Z. \nThe last full weekend in August.  (Note: 2026 has five full weekends\, which makes the calendar date later than usual.) \nLots of detail and additional information at their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link. \nEvent Website Link:  https://www.ksqsoparty.org/
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/kansas-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:20260901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20240716T140519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T003918Z
UID:25863-1788285600-1788292800@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - CATG - September
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 filled out 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-september/
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:20260912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T195900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022743
CREATED:20220226T204136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T023812Z
UID:21485-1789200000-1789329540@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) September
DESCRIPTION:SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) \nUTC Dates and Times\nBegin:  Saturday September 12\, 2026   at 1200Z\nEnd:     Sunday    September 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 September Bonus Point theme is CLUB STATIONS.\nIn their exchange\, Club Stations that have an SKCC Member Number will send the Operator Name followed by /ARC or /CLUB.\nEach such QSO earns 5 Bonus Points. \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 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/skcc-weekend-sprintathon-sep/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,CW,On-The-Air
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