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QCARC VE Exams Going to Registration Only

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Beginning October 2023 ARRL VE exams sponsored by QCARC, at Penn State Du Bois Campus Smeal Building, will be registration ONLY, no walk-ins.

Registration contact phone 814-771-3804. Please confirm registration one week prior the exam date.

Summer Safety With Summer is typically a time for fun but keep in mind adverse weather can threaten that fun and possibly turn things seriously opposite of fun! Stay weather aware, regardless if it is everyday sun and heat and especially National Weather Service reports pf possible or occurring severe weather. We have a lot of possibilities for flooding in our area, be aware of the hazards associated with floods. Please do not please yourself and/or family in harms way if you come upon a flooded roadway – TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN. Along with keeping you and your family safe, that is one less incident that first-responders have to place themselves in harms way to rescue those who disregard the warnings!

Lost and Found handheld

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Information was received that a Baofeng dual-band was recovered by the Clearfield State Police in southern Clearfield County on May 18, 2023.

If you or know of anyone who might have lost a handheld and are able properly identify the radio, contact Cleafield PSP at 814-857-3800.

This is all the information we have.

“WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS” – Good Advice!

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When thunder roars, go indoors sign

It might seem like it might be just a cute saying

**“WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS“**

but following this advice might save your life!

This year there have been three people killed from lightning strikes, one in PA, as of the date this was posted.

For a little more information, check out this NWS webpage:

https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-tips

SkyWarn – Pittsburgh Weather Forecast Office

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For our members in Jefferson County and other counties in the Pittsburgh National Weather Service Office area, please check out this link ” https://www.weather.gov/pbz/skywarn ” for SkyWarn information relating to training schedules and other information.

SkyWarn – State College Weather Forecast Office

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Check out the link, www.weather.gov/ctp/SpotterTalks for the dates and times available for the, in person, training talks.

Take A Little Extra Time When Adverse Weather Conditions Exist

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Even with the squall like weather behind us, for now, we still need to be cautious when driving in winter conditions, as well as all other seasons.

Check out the National Weather Service Winter Resources web-page; https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter for more information on other Winter related issues.

QCARC 2023 Annual Dues Time

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Hi folks, it’s that time of year when your support of the Club by submitting your application and dues is requested. Thank you very much for your support!

Please complete the .pdf that can be downloaded via the following link: ” QCARC 2023 Application ” . Please take it to the meeting or mail it to the Club Post Office box address on the application.

Remember, the meetings are held at the Du Bois Campus of Penn State University, in the Smeal Building, on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. ARRL VE Exams are held on the even numbered months at 6:00 PM, prior to the regular meeting.

NWS Snow Squall Awareness Week

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Surprisingly Snow Squall Awareness Week was scheduled at an appropriate time.

Please check the website – https://www.weather.gov/ctp/SnowSquall – or click the Snow Squalls graphic for some very interesting information about this hazardous weather phenomenon.

November 2022 Meeting Cancelled Due To Adverse Weather Conditions

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Due to adverse winter weather conditions, the November 2022 QCARC meeting at Penn State Du Bois is CANCELLED.

An ARRL VE Exam session is scheduled, at PSU Du Bois Campus – Smeal Building, for December 20 at 6:00 PM with the regular meeting to follow at 7:00 PM.

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Beginning October 2023 ARRL VE exams sponsored by QCARC, at Penn State Du Bois Campus Smeal Building, will be registration ONLY, no walk-ins.

Registration contact phone 814-771-3804. Please confirm registration one week prior the exam date.

The following list of items are for sale by a former local amateur radio operator.

No Club member has information on the items in this list. Please call Fred Wesdock (814) 371-3675 for any information.

Heath 10-12 oscilloscope

Heath RF signal generator IG-102

Eico Resistance, capacitance checker 950B

B&K 700 tube tester

Heath1/2 amp 1-15

+10V to -10V 2,00 ma power supply

Sabtronics 8100 frequency counter

Heath HO1250 grid dip meter

Circuit breadboard

Books with hundreds of circuits

BeckmanDM20 digital multimeter

Micronta logic probe

Variac

All kinds of capacitors and resistors

Integrated circuits

Transistors, LEDs & relays

Potentiometeres, tube sockets

Switches, coils, transformers

Manuals & solid state replacement guides

1979 Radio Amateur Handbook

GR91 shortwave receiver with HD-1424 active antenna

Heath HD-11 Q multiplier

The following items are for sale by a former local amateur radio operator.

No one in the Club has any details on the items listed. Please contact Fred for any information.

Heath 10-12 oscilloscope

Heath RF signal generator IG-102

Eico Resistance, capacitance checker 950B

B&K 700 tube tester

Heath1/2 amp 1-15

+10V to -10V 2,00 ma power supply

Sabtronics 8100 frequency counter

Heath HO1250 grid dip meter

Circuit breadboard

Books with hundreds of circuits

BeckmanDM20 digital multimeter

Micronta logic probe

Variac

All kinds of capacitors and resistors

Integrated circuits

Transistors, LEDs & relays

Potentiometeres, tube sockets

Switches, coils, transformers

Manuals & solid state replacement guides

1979 Radio Amateur Handbook

GR91 shortwave receiver with HD-1424 active antenna

Heath HD-11 Q multiplier

CONTACT: Fred Wesdock (814) 371-3675-

It might seem like it might be just a cute saying

“WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS“

but following this advice might save your life!

This year there have been three people killed from lightning strikes, one in PA, as of the date this was posted.

For a little more information, check out this NWS webpage:

For our members in Jefferson County and other counties in the Pittsburgh National Weather Service Office area, please check out this link ” https://www.weather.gov/pbz/skywarn ” for SkyWarn information relating to training schedules and other information.

Even with the squall like weather behind us, for now, we still need to be cautious when driving in winter conditions, as well as all other seasons.

Check out the National Weather Service Winter Resources web-page; https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter for more information on other Winter related issues.

Hi folks, it’s that time of year when your support of the Club by submitting your application and dues is requested. Thank you very much for your support!

Please complete the .pdf that can be downloaded via the following link: ” QCARC 2023 Application ” . Please take it to the meeting or mail it to the Club Post Office box address on the application.

Remember, the meetings are held at the Du Bois Campus of Penn State University, in the Smeal Building, on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. ARRL VE Exams are held on the even numbered months at 6:00 PM, prior to the regular meeting.

Surprisingly Snow Squall Awareness Week was scheduled at an appropriate time.

Please check the website – https://www.weather.gov/ctp/SnowSquall – or click the Snow Squalls graphic for some very interesting information about this hazardous weather phenomenon.

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