Cumberland Amateur Radio Club

CARC Ten-Meter Net Oct 22 2025
2025-10-22 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 28.400 MHz USB
CARC Members, Visitors and our Guests gather On-The-Air each Wednesday evening (except Monthly Meeting nights) for informal discussion in a round-table net environment.
Anyone can participate. Everyone is invited to join-in. Set your Ten-Meter transceiver to 28.400 MHz Upper Sideband (move up or down if that frequency is in use) and join the activity.
If you can hear us, we probably can hear you.
Our Net Control Station usually is K3EYK. Garry will announce the net and invite check-ins.
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CARC Coffee Group -- October 23 2025
2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Caffe 101, 101 Front Street, Boiling Springs, PA, 17007, United States
CARC Coffee Group
The group meets every Thursday morning.
During cold weather months the group meets via a Zoom Web Meeting.
Richard Johnson, N3EPY provides his leadership by organizing the Zoom meeting. Contact Richard for Meeting ID and Password details.
During warm weather months it is a pleasure to meet at the Caffe 101.
On really nice weather mornings the group occupies a table or two on the outdoor patio.
Bring your appetite. Reward your Server.
Caffe 101 has a nice selection of freshly brewed coffee, other beverages, pastries, sandwiches and lunch/dinner entrees.

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CQ WW DX Contest SSB
2025-10-24 20:00 - 2025-10-26 19:59 (America/New_York) | On-The-Air, General Delivery, Dillsburg, PA, United States
CQ WW DX Contest SSB
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Saturday October 25, 2025 at 0000Z
End: Sunday October 26, 2025 at 2359Z
Always the last full weekend of October
Contest Sponsor: World Wide Radio Operators Foundation
Event Website Link: https://wwrof.org and https://cqww.com/

HRAC Oktoberfest
2025-10-25 06:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Vietnam Veterans of America, 8000 Derry St, Harrisburg, PA, 17111, United States
Google wants us to have a DESCRIPTION in here.
This screen snapshot of the Hamfest Flyer contains the best description we can offer.

The date of the 2025 HRAC Oktoberfest is Saturday October 25, 2025.
Doors are open 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Must be out of the building by Noon.

And, if you have HRAC Winterfest on your mind, that date is Saturday January 10, 2026.

CARC Two-Meter Phone Net Oct 26 2025
2025-10-26 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 146.490 MHz FM Simplex
CARC Members, Visitors and our Guests gather On-The-Air each Sunday Evening at 7 p.m. for general discussion in a somewhat informal net environment.
Anyone can participate. Everyone is invited. Set your Two-Meter transceiver to 146.490 MHz FM Simplex and join the activity. If you can hear us, we probably can hear you.
Net Control Station – Doug Stenger, KC3CPT taking the lead. Other members fill-in as NCS when needed.
If you are a licensed Amateur Radio Operator who does not yet have VHF radio equipment and/or an antenna, or if you are located beyond the range of coverage, you may wish to participate in this net using EchoLink. Download and install the EchoLink software on your PC, iPhone, or Android phone. Connect to the CARC EchoLink Node 259045, which can be found by searching for call sign AF3I-L.

We also operate a VHF Digital Net each Sunday Evening at 6:00 p.m. That net meets on 146.490 MHz FM Simplex using sound card audio fed into the microphone or data jack on your transceiver. THOR 22 is our customary mode.
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CARC Ten-Meter Net Oct 29 2025
2025-10-29 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 28.400 MHz USB

CARC Coffee Group -- October 30 2025
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Caffe 101, 101 Front Street, Boiling Springs, PA, 17007, United States

Ham Radio Lunch October
2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Hibachi Grill and Buffet, 5080 Jonestown Road -- Route 22, Harrisburg, PA, 17112, United States
Ham Radio Lunch
The LAST THURSDAY of the month, except major holidays. Noon +/- to “whenever”.
(Editor’s guess-timate of 1:30 p.m. was used in the calendar entry._
Location:
Hibachi Grill and Buffet
5080 Jonestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
This 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.
No reservations… No sponsor… No club affiliation required. Just show up.
The group will be in the back room to the far left as you come in. The Hostess knows where to direct you.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages are FREE.
There is always a large table available for HAMFEST ITEMS. Bring your stuff.

ARRL Sweepstakes CW
2025-11-01 17:00 - 2025-11-02 23:00 (America/New_York) | On-The-Air, General Delivery, Dillsburg, PA, United States
ARRL Sweepstakes CW
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Saturday November 01, 2025 2100Z
End: Monday November 02, 2025 0300Z
Operate no more than 24 hours of the 30 hour window.

If you are chasing the Worked All States award you stand a very good chance of finding every state on-the-air this weekend.
Working every ARRL and RAC Section is called a CLEAN SWEEP. There is a lot of prestige in that accomplishment.

Event Website Link: https://www.arrl.org/sweepstakes

End DST 2025
2025-11-02 02:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Fall Back

CARC Two-Meter Phone Net Nov 02 2025
2025-11-02 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 146.490 MHz FM Simplex

License Exam - CATG - November
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Manada Hill Diner, 257 N. Hershey Rd, West Hanover Twp, PA, 17112-9752, United States
Amateur Radio License Exam
Capital Area Testing Group
First Tuesday of the Month
Begins at 6 p.m. End Time 8 p.m.
Manada Hill Diner
257 North Hershey Road
West Hanover Township, Pennsylvania.
Upon entering the diner look for the long table, in the back under the TV screen.
Walk-ins Allowed
FCC Registration must be completed beforehand.
Registration Number (FRN ) must be presented at time of testing.
Volunteer Exam Form 605 must be filled out in advance. Forms can be found at: https://capitalareatestinggroup.wordpress.com/forms/
Volunteer Exam Coordination by ARRL VEC.
Testing is subject to their Exam Fee, currently $15.00
FCC requires payment of their $35 fee prior to issuing a license.
Contact eMail: CapitalATG@yahoo.com
Contact eMail: Richard KB3YRC@comcast.net
Contact eMail: Paul WB2VLM@arrl.net
Contact Person: Paul E. Rokoff 717 657-7652

CARC Ten-Meter Net Nov 05 2025
2025-11-05 20:00 - 20:45 (America/New_York) | 28.400 MHz USB

CARC Coffee Group -- November 06 2025
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Caffe 101, 101 Front Street, Boiling Springs, PA, 17007, United States

SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) November
2025-11-08 07:00 - 2025-11-09 18:59 (America/New_York) | On-The-Air, General Delivery, Dillsburg, PA, United States
SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES)
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Saturday November 08, 2025 at 1200Z
End: Sunday November 09, 2025 at 2359Z
The event follows the same UTC year-round. The local time will change as Daylight Saving Time takes effect or ends.
Eastern Standard Local Dates and Times
Begins: Saturday 07:00 a.m.
Ends: Sunday 06:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Saving Local Dates and Times
Begins: Saturday 08:00 a.m.
Ends: Sunday 07:59 p.m.

This event repeats each month beginning on the second Saturday.
Operate up to 36 hours.
Event Website: https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/

The SKCC Weekend Sprintathon often features some type of Bonus Points.
November Theme — VETERANS
SKCC Members who are Veterans will earn 5 Bonus Points for each QSO they make.
Veterans will transmit their number of years of service as part of their Exchange. This usually is done as part of the NAME/XX field.
On the receiving end, Veterans and non-Veterans count the number of years of service sent to you as your Bonus Points.

SKCC runs a monthly activity, which is a great environment for getting comfortable with contest-like CW QSOs.
The Weekend Sprintathon (WES) spans a weekend, each with a fun theme for collecting bonus points.
These events provide a great opportunity for those seeking various SKCC recognition levels, besides contacting friends old and new!
Typically, SKCC operators will QRS to the speed of the station calling them.

License Exam - Keystone VHF Club - November
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | York County Dept of Emergency Services, 120 Davies Drive, York, PA, 17402, United States
License Exams are offered on the Second Saturday of ODD Numbered months at 10:00 a.m.
License Exam conducted by the Keystone VHF Club — W3HZU
Administration by Laurel Volunteer Examiner Coordinator — No Testing Fee.
The FCC does require a $35 fee for issuing a license after you have passed the license exam.
FCC FRN (registration number) is required for testing. Obtain your FRN prior to the date of the event.
Pre-Registration Preferred
Note: If no pre-registrations have been made by Thursday morning prior to the exam date the Exam Session will be cancelled without notice.
See Keystone VHF Club website for details of the Pre-Registration procedures.
https://www.w3hzu.com/laurelVEC.php

Keystone VHF Club contact person: Ralph Brandt, K3HQI eMail: K3HQI@arrl.net 717.885.3063
Exam Registration website: https://www.yorktownshiprec.com
Editor’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)

CARC Two-Meter Phone Net Nov 09 2025
2025-11-09 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 146.490 MHz FM Simplex

CARC Ten-Meter Net Nov 12 2025
2025-11-12 20:00 - 20:45 (America/New_York) | 28.400 MHz USB

CARC Coffee Group -- November 13 2025
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Caffe 101, 101 Front Street, Boiling Springs, PA, 17007, United States

ARRL Sweepstakes SSB
2025-11-15 16:00 - 2025-11-16 22:00 (America/New_York) | On-The-Air, General Delivery, Dillsburg, PA, United States
ARRL Sweepstakes SSB
UTC Dates and Times:
Begin: Saturday November 15, 2025 2100Z
End: Monday November 17, 2025 0300Z
Operate no more than 24 hours of the 30 hour window.

If you are chasing the Worked All States award you stand a very good chance of finding every state on-the-air this weekend.
Working every ARRL and RAC Section is called a CLEAN SWEEP. There is a lot of prestige in that accomplishment.

Event Website Link: https://www.arrl.org/sweepstakes

CARC Two-Meter Phone Net Nov 16 2025
2025-11-16 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 146.490 MHz FM Simplex

License Exam - SMRA - November
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cumberland County Public Safety Center, 1 Public Safety Dr, Carlisle, PA, 17013, United States
The South Mountain Radio Amateurs will conduct a License Exam session on the following dates:
The third Tuesday of each month.
This exam will be conducted under the authority of W5YI Volunteer Exam Coordinator

The testing session is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m.
Pre-Registration is required.
Visit https://www.N3TWT.org to familiarize yourself with their testing policies.
From the menu bar, click WHAT IS SMRA, then click SMRA TESTING POLICIES.
NCVEC Form 605 Required
Testing Candidates must obtain an FCC FRN Number prior to the day of testing.

Contact: smraham@gmail.com 717.347.4261

Testing Location:
Cumberland County Public Safety Center
1 Public Service Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
The testing location address shown above may not be known to some GPS devices.
The testing location is across the street from the Cumberland County Prison which is located at 1101 Claremont Road, Carlisle, PA.

CARC Monthly Meeting - November
2025-11-19 17:15 - 19:55 (America/New_York) | Hoss’s Steak House, 61 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055, United States
CARC Members, Visitors and our Guests get together for a face-to-face meeting on the third Wednesday of each month (January through November).
Meetings almost always are held at the Hoss’s Steak House located at 61 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg (Upper Allen Township).
Arrive 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.
The Club Meeting begins at 6:40 p.m. We strive to finish our work and end the meeting by 7:55 p.m.
There 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.
Additional meeting information, including planned topics and confirmation of the meeting location, appears in the Things-To-Do / CARC Events page.
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CARC Coffee Group -- November 20 2025
2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Caffe 101, 101 Front Street, Boiling Springs, PA, 17007, United States

Ham Radio Lunch November
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Hibachi Grill and Buffet, 5080 Jonestown Road -- Route 22, Harrisburg, PA, 17112, United States
Ham Radio Lunch
Editor’s Note: Mind the November event for potential conflict with the USA Thanksgiving Holiday which occurs on the fourth Thursday of the month.
The November 2025 meeting very likely will take place on the THIRD THURSDAY — November 20, 2025

The LAST THURSDAY of the month, except major holidays. Noon +/- to “whenever”.
(Editor’s guess-timate of 1:30 p.m. was used in the calendar entry._
Location:
Hibachi Grill and Buffet
5080 Jonestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
This 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.
No reservations… No sponsor… No club affiliation required. Just show up.
The group will be in the back room to the far left as you come in. The Hostess knows where to direct you.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages are FREE.
There is always a large table available for HAMFEST ITEMS. Bring your stuff.

CARC Two-Meter Phone Net Nov 23 2025
2025-11-23 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 146.490 MHz FM Simplex

SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) November
2025-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | On-The-Air, General Delivery, Dillsburg, PA, United States
SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS)
UTC Date and Time:
Begin: Wednesday November 26, 2025 0000 Z
End: Wednesday November 26, 2025 0200 Z
Always the 4th Wednesday UTC at 0000Z for two hours.
The event follows the same UTC year-round. The local time will change as Daylight Saving Time takes effect or ends.
Eastern Standard — Local Dates and Times
Begins: Tuesday 07:00 p.m.
Ends: Tuesday 08:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Saving — Local Dates and Times
Begins: Tuesday 08:00 p.m.
Ends: Tuesday 09:59 p.m.

Exchange: RST, QTH (State), Name, SKCC Number
Event Web Site Link: https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekday_sprint/

CARC Ten-Meter Net Nov 26 2025
2025-11-26 20:00 - 20:45 (America/New_York) | 28.400 MHz USB

CARC Coffee Group -- November 27 2025
2025-11-27 10:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Caffe 101, 101 Front Street, Boiling Springs, PA, 17007, United States
CARC Coffee Group

Editor’s Note: Thursday November 27, 2025 is Thanksgiving Day. I assume the Coffee Group will not meet on this date.

The group meets every Thursday morning.
During cold weather months the group meets via a Zoom Web Meeting.
Richard Johnson, N3EPY provides his leadership by organizing the Zoom meeting. Contact Richard for Meeting ID and Password details.
During warm weather months it is a pleasure to meet at the Caffe 101.
On really nice weather mornings the group occupies a table or two on the outdoor patio.
Bring your appetite. Reward your Server.
Caffe 101 has a nice selection of freshly brewed coffee, other beverages, pastries, sandwiches and lunch/dinner entrees.

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CQ WW DX Contest CW
2025-11-28 19:00 - 2025-11-30 18:59 (America/New_York) | On-The-Air, General Delivery, Dillsburg, PA, United States
CQ WW DX Contest CW
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Saturday November 29, 2025 at 0000Z
End: Sunday November 30, 2025 at 2359Z
Always the last full weekend of November.
Contest Sponsor: World Wide Radio Operators Foundation
Event Website Link: https://wwrof.org and https://cqww.com/
