Harford County ARES RACES

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A free, weekly, live, Amateur Radio General Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday, October 30, and will run through Thursday, January 8 (9 sessions with no class on Thanksgiving or Christmas). The three-hour sessions will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. These are the classes that we have been holding for years sponsored by the Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum. Participants in the course should have or be studying for the Amateur Radio Technician license. Please publicize this with anyone you know that you think would be interested. Those wishing to sign up should email me at [email protected].





Thanks.



73,

Rol Anders, K3RA

Free Amateur Radio Technician Class.

Technician Class:
A free, weekly, live, Amateur Radio Technician Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday, Sept 4, and will run through Thursday, October 16 (7 sessions).

The three-hour sessions will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time and they will be recorded. These are the classes that we have been holding for years sponsored by the Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum. Please publicize this with anyone you know that you think would be interested. Those wishing to sign up should email Rol at [email protected].

Sheriff Gahler stopped by our table at National Night Out.

At the National Night Out event today from 4:30 pm to 8:30pm.

Interested? Contact us. #

OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL: Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific agree to combine forces to create a transcontinental railroad.

Statement from NS:

"Today we announced a historic agreement to combine with Union Pacific Railroad to create America’s first transcontinental railroad.

This combination will seamlessly connect over 50,000 route miles across 43 states coast-to-coast— unleashing the industrial strength of American manufacturing, and creating new sources of economic growth and workforce opportunity that preserves union jobs.

The combined company will aim to be the safest railroad in North America, ensuring every team member goes home safe to their families and advancing Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s proven technologies for further safety improvements.

We are excited for what this combination can deliver all our stakeholders simultaneously, including our customers, people, and communities.

🔗 Learn more at www.up-nstranscontinental.com."

How will this affect the Juniata Shops and railroad presence in Altoona? With government approval, this merger will be accomplished in 2027 and operate under the Union Pacific name.

Ham radio, also known as amateur radio, can indeed save lives, particularly during emergencies when other communication systems fail. Ham radio operators provide vital communication links when traditional infrastructure is damaged or unavailable, facilitating rescue efforts, relaying information, and connecting those in need with emergency services. 🎥SKYWARN & HAM RADIO on FOX23📺

Field Day 2025 is well underway in Harford County. We’re using the club call of KC3FHC and NEMARC call of NE3MD.