We are now carrying the Amateur Radio Newsline on our Alameda Park repeater (147.300+). The weekly report will be transmitted at 2:00AM and 8:00PM on Tuesdays. We hope you enjoy this public service from our club. IMPORTANT: If you have emergency traffic to pass during this broadcast send DTMF code *999. This code sequence will …
The BCARPSG will be running a VHF simplex drill to test VHF radio-to-radio communications. The drill will take place on Saturday, January 16th at 2:00 PM. All amateur radio stations are welcome to participate in this drill. BCARPSG Simplex Drill Details Date/Time: Saturday, January 16th, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Primary Frequency: 147.57 MHz …
We are holding an Amateur Radio License Exam session on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM. Testing for all license classes. Walk-Ins are Welcome! Location is the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave, Butler, PA 16001. IMPORTANT: Please plan on arriving at least 15 minutes prior to testing. Please bring two #2 pencils, scratch …
HO! HO! HO! Some little elfs have told us that Santa Claus will be transmitting from the North Pole this Saturday at 8:00 PM. Hams of all ages are invited to check in on our 145.290 & 147.300 MHz linked repeaters for this Wide Area Network Repeater System special event. Don’t forget to brush-up on …
Thank you Prologic Technology Services for donating Internet service to our Alameda Park repeater site. Prologic is a provider of Wireless Internet Service and Managed IT Services to Butler County and the surrounding area. https://www.prologictechnology.com/
It’s time for our annual Christmas Party!!! As with everything in 2020 it is going to be a little different but we will adapt. We are amateur radio operators. Date/Time: Wednesday, December 9th // 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Cyber Space Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases here in Butler County we decided …
SKYWARN Recognition Day (SRD) celebrates the long relationship between the amateur radio community and the National Weather Service SKYWARN program. A Special Event to commemorate SRD will take place on December 5th from 00:00 UTC to 23:59 UTC . The purpose of the SRD Special Event is to recognize amateur radio operators for the vital …
Amateur Radio Clubs around Western Pennsylvania are operating Health & Welfare nets during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. CLICK Here for more information…
BCARPSG will join other Pittsburgh area radio amateurs to commemorate the 100th anniversary of experimental amateur radio station 8ZZ. That amateur station eventually became KDKA Radio. On November 2, 1920 experimental amateur radio station 8ZZ broadcast the Harding-Cox presidential election returns. To celebrate this milestone, amateur radio operators throughout the area will take to the …
The National Weather Service Pittsburgh Office will be hosting a SKYWARN Fall & Winter Weather Virtual Training Session on Tuesday, October 27th at 6:00 PM EDT. This training is open to anyone with an interest in public service. The training session will be virtual, using the Zoom video conferencing software. You must register prior to …
