Crawford Amateur Radio Society
Supporting Amateur Radio in NW PA since 1972

Supporting Amateur Radio in NWPA since 1972

Crawford Amateur Radio Society

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VE session schedule August 19 2025

An in person exam is scheduled for Tuesday August 19th at 6:30 PM at St Brigids Church Hall 383 Arch St Meadville PA. Please pre-register at https://hamstudy.org/sessions/16335/inperson Please bring photo id and 15.00 (cash preferred) hope to see you then, Good Luck !!

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A message from Atlantic Division Director K3RF on the new hand free driving law

Pennsylvania’s new distracted driving law just went into effect. Many of you have asked me about the law and whether it affects ham radio operations. An interactive mobile device was broadly defined in the new law. The law now adds to the existing prohibition on texting while driving. Use of a cell phone or other […]

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PA Hands Free driving law now in effect.

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FCC CORES Registration

If you have not yet registered with the new FCC CORES system, you will need to do so before you attempt to renew your license, this link will provide instructions on how to register : http://www.arrl.org/fcc-cores-registration-instructions

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