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SUMMARY:SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) June
DESCRIPTION:SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) \nUTC Dates and Times\nBegin:  Saturday June 13\, 2026   at 1200Z\nEnd:     Sunday    June 14\, 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 June Bonus Point theme consists of two parts.\nPart 1 — Old Timers.  Operators who were licensed 25 or greater years ago will transmit their name/XX\, where XX is their total number of years the operator has been  licensed.  Stations on the receiving end of such QSOs will sum those XX numbers as their award.\nPart 2 — Summer Bands.  SKCC contacts made on 15\, 10\, and 6 meter bands will be awarded 5 Bonus Points for each such QSO. \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-jun/
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:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T225900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20210509T202616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T192824Z
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SUMMARY:ARRL VHF Contest June
DESCRIPTION:ARRL VHF Contest June \nUTC Date and Time\nBegin:   Saturday June 13\, 2026 at  1800Z\nEnd:      Monday   June 15\, 2026 at  0259Z \nAlways the second full weekend in June. \n  \nEvent Website:  https://www.arrl.org/june-vhf/ \nSee the ARRL website for complete contest rules.\nFor your convenience\, you may wish to use our Event Website link. \n#####
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/arrl-vhf-contest-june/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,On-The-Air,UHF,VHF
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20200911T181519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T014335Z
UID:20837-1781632800-1781636400@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - SMRA - June
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-june/
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:20260617T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T195500
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20211029T120702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T003511Z
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SUMMARY:CARC Monthly Meeting - June
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-june/
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:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20210326T224524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T195131Z
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SUMMARY:Manassas Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:The OLE VIRGINIA HAMS Amateur Radio Club\, Inc.\nManassas Tailgate \n  \nNew Date:\nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026\n8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nNew INDOOR Location:\nColgan High School\n13833 Dumfries Road\nManassas \, VA 20112 \nWe will be using Doors #33 and #34.   Watch for signage at the school. \nAdmission $10.00 \nEvent Website:  https://www.w4ovh.net/welcome-to-manassas-hamfest/ \nSee Hamfest Flyer for details. \nMore information https://www.w4ovh.net/ \nGeneral Info: kg4tvm@hotmail.com \n  \n  \n#####
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/manassas-tailgate/
LOCATION:Colgan High School\, 13833 Dumfries Road\, Manassas\, 20112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamfest,Tailgating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20181223T212641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T002552Z
UID:20846-1781946000-1781956800@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - HRAC - June
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-june/
LOCATION:Vietnam Veterans of America\, 8000 Derry St\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17111\, United States
CATEGORIES:License Exam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T235900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20210107T154849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T193800Z
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SUMMARY:West Virginia QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:West Virginia QSO Party \nUTC Dates and Times\nBegin:  Saturday  June 20\, 2026   at 1600Z\nEnd:     Sunday     June 21\, 2026   at 0359Z \nRules\, Scoring\, Reporting and a lot of Additional Information on their website.\nFor your convenience\, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link. \n  \nEvent Website:  https://www.qsl.net/wvqp/ \nOr\, you may find the information you are seeking on Facebook.  Search for W8WVA. \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/west-virginia-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:20260620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20201111T125509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T191337Z
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SUMMARY:ARRL Kids Day June
DESCRIPTION:ARRL Kids Day — June Event \nUTC Date and Time \nBegin:  Saturday June 20\, 2026    at 1800Z\nEnd:     Saturday June 20\, 2026    at 2359Z \n  \nFrom ARRL Web: \nThe third Saturday in June is Kids Day — the time to get youngsters on the air to share in the joy and fun that Amateur Radio can provide. \n[Editor’s Note:  There is another Kids Day each year in January\, usually on the first Saturday of the month.] \nSponsored by the Boring (Oregon) Amateur Radio Club\, this event has a simple exchange\, suitable for younger operators: \nFirst Name\,\nAge\,\nLocation\, and\nFavorite Color. \nAfter that\, the contact can be as long or as short as each participant prefers. \nKids Day is the perfect opportunity to open your shack door and invite kids over to see what Amateur Radio has to offer.
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/arrl-kids-day-june/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,On-The-Air
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20220514T092524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T195329Z
UID:21960-1782028800-1782043200@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:BARC Father's Day Hamfest and Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Baltimore Amateur Radio Club\nJoin us for the BARC Father’s Day Hamfest and Marketplace in Upperco\, MD. \nThis exciting event features a giant flea market for traditional tailgating\, miscellaneous items\, and food. Featured items include: amateur radio gear\, electronics\, radio control\, and disaster preparedness items. Plan on this event each Father’s Day. \nView the Hamfest Flyer at their website.  https://w3ft.com/hamfest-drone-rc-plane-robotics-demo/ \nSunday June 21\, 2026\nHours: 8 am.-Noon.     Tailgating sets up earlier – 6:00 a.m.. \nLocation: Arcadia Volunteer Fire Company grounds\, 16020 Carnival Avenue\, Upperco\, MD 21155. \n$8 attendance (CASH at entrance)  and  $12 per tailgating space (Cash at entrance). \n  \n  \nTalk-In:    145.590 mHz    Simplex \nAdditional Information can be found at the hamfest website:  https://w3ft.com/hamfest/ \nContact:  W3FT67@yahoo.com   Attn: Hamfest Chairman \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/barc-fathers-day-hamfest-and-marketplace/
LOCATION:Arcadia Volunteer Fire Company Grounds\, 16020 Carnival Avenue\, Upperco\, PA\, 21155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Coffee,Hamfest,Lunch,QSL Card Checking,Tailgating
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20251002T031414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T031414Z
UID:28321-1782244800-1782252000@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) June
DESCRIPTION:SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) \nUTC Date and Time:\nBegin:   Wednesday   June 24 2026   0000 Z\nEnd:      Wednesday   June 24\, 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-june/
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:20260625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20190830T144037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T003807Z
UID:21047-1782388800-1782394200@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:Ham Radio Lunch June
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-june/
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:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T165900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20210105T181555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T022048Z
UID:18076-1782568800-1782665940@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:ARRL Field Day
DESCRIPTION:ARRL Field Day \nUTC Dates and Times \nBegin:  Saturday  June 27\, 2026   at 1800Z\nEnd:     Sunday     June 28\, 2026   at 2059Z \nStations that begin their set up prior to the Saturday 1800Z Start Time may operate for no more than 24 hours. \nCumberland Amateur Radio Club begins to set up our radio equipment and antennas about 8:30 a.m. Saturday.  Our goal is to be operational by 11:30 a.m. so that we can conduct our tests\, enjoy lunch\, and be completely ready for the 2:00 p.m. start of the Field Day event. \nCARC typically winds down its Field Day operations about 10:00 a.m. Sunday with the goal of leaving the premises\, clean as a whistle\, by Noon Sunday. \nCARC intends to conduct its traditional Field Day exercise by operating as Class A at the Shaffer Park Cabin in Carlisle\, Pennsylvania.\nOur on-the-air call sign is K3IEC.  Phonetically:  Kilo\, Three\, India\, Echo\, Charlie. \nSome of our plans will depend on any Field Day Rule changes that the ARRL may implement. \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/field-day/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-The-Air,Operating Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20250713T081214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T141310Z
UID:27761-1782691200-1783295999@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:World Wide Award WWA June-July
DESCRIPTION:World Wide Award – WWA \nTwo Events: \nJanuary 2026 — The entire month\nJanuary 1 through January 31\, 2026 \nJune/July 2026 — One week\nJune 29 through July 5\, 2026 \n  \nEvent Website Link:  https://hamaward.cloud/wwa \nListen for station call sign suffix CWA (or WWA?)  or stations calling CQ WWA \nEarn points.  Achieve 100 points and earn a certificate\nCW QSOs worth 10 points\nSSB QSOs worth 5 points\nDigital QSOs worth 2 points \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/world-wide-award-wwa-july/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-The-Air,Operating Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T195900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20240518T122158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T193054Z
UID:25705-1782849600-1782935940@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:RAC Canada Day
DESCRIPTION:Radio Amateurs of Canada — Canada Day \nJuly 1 marks the anniversary of Canada’s Confederation.\nRadio Amateurs of Canada sponsors the RAC Canada Day Contest\nAmateurs all over the world are invited to Canada’s Birthday Party on the air. \nChaque année\, le 1er juillet\, date anniversaire de la Confédération canadienne\, Radio Amateurs du Canada parraine le Concours RAC de la fête du Canada et invite les amateurs du monde entier à nous retrouver sur les ondes pour célébrer avec nous l’aboutissement d’un processus capital pour l’histoire de notre pays. \nUTC Dates and Times\nBegin:   July 01\, 2026   at 0000 Z\nEnd:      July 01\, 2026   at 2359 Z \nEvent Website:  https://www.rac.ca/contesting-results/ \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/rac-canada-day/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,On-The-Air
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T235900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20250528T114347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T202456Z
UID:27453-1782896400-1783468740@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:13 Colonies Special Event
DESCRIPTION:13 Colonies Special Event \nUTC Dates and Times\nBegin:       Tuesday   July 01\, 2026   at   1300Z\nEnd:           Tuesday  July 08\, 2026   at   0400Z \n  \nWork Special Event Stations K2A – K2M representing each of the original Thirteen Colonies \nK2A   New York\nK2B  Virginia\nK2C  Rhode Island\nK2D  Connecticut\nK2E  Delaware\nK2F  Maryland\nK2G  Georgia\nK2H  Massachusetts\nK2I  New Jersey\nK2J  North Carolina\nK2K  New Hampshire\nK2L  South Carolina\nK2M  Pennsylvania \nplus two bonus stations:    GB13COL\, England; TM13COL\, France \nand WM3PEN\, the William Penn Station in Philadelphia. \n  \nEVENT WEBSITE link:   http://13colonies.us/ \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/13-colonies-special-event/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-The-Air,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20210414T212651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T202843Z
UID:19438-1783148400-1783180800@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:HRAC Firecracker Hamfest
DESCRIPTION:The date of the upcoming event will be SATURDAY JULY 4\, 2026\nEverything else posted here has been carried over from the 2025 event — subject to change\, \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n  \n \n  \nThank you for your continued support of HRAC and amateur radio. Please visit us often and stay tuned for announcements on future events. \n 
URL:https://www.radioclub-carc.com/calendar/hrac-firecracker-hamfest/
LOCATION:Harrisburg Postal Employees Picnic Grounds\, 1500 Roberts Valley Road\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Hamfest,Lunch,Outdoor Event,QSL Card Checking,Tailgating
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T080000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20250624T233548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T193255Z
UID:27613-1783152000-1783152000@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:CQ WW VHF Contest  SSB/CW/FM
DESCRIPTION:CQ WW VHF Contest  SSB/CW/FM \nUTC Dates and Times\nBegin:  Saturday  July 04\, 2026  at  1200Z\nEnd:     Sunday     July 05\, 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-ssb-cw-fm/
LOCATION:On-The-Air\, General Delivery\, Dillsburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,CW,FM,SSB
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20241111T105855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T003725Z
UID:26736-1783447200-1783454400@www.radioclub-carc.com
SUMMARY:License Exam - CATG - July
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-july/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T195900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
CREATED:20220226T203653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T023625Z
UID:21481-1783756800-1783886340@www.radioclub-carc.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T195500
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T075900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T015900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260721T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T225900
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T010000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022825
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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