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Multi-Club Field Day Special Event K3F CambriaRadio.com

Posted: 07 May 2012 08:15 PM PDT
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Emergency Communications Are

Tested During Amateur Radio Field Day



“Multi-Club Field Day”

:cool:

Fiel...@CambriaRadio.com



Media Contact

John N. Geiser AB3OV

379 Sam Street

Johnstown, PA 15902

Cambria County ARES AEC





The Cambria Radio Club and the Horseshoe Amateur Radio Club will be testing
emergency communications from 2 PM EST June 23rd to 5 PM EST June 24th,
2012.



Every year, amateur radio operators (also known as “hams”) around the
country come together to conduct what is known as “Field Day”. The
objective is to test and become more familiar with our radio systems as
well as the radio systems of other operators. During this time, we operate
our radios, and work to contact operators around the country and the
world. We then use this information to know where we are able to contact
in the case of an emergency. This also proves the reliability of amateur
radio operations.



For 2012, the newly formed Cambria Radio Club in Johnstown, has joined
forces with the Horseshoe Amateur Radio Club in Altoona to create a
“Multi-Club Field Day”.



The CRC and HARC members believe this would be a great opportunity for the
community to come see how amateur radio works. Individuals will be able to
learn some important skills for emergency situations and have the
opportunity to earn their amateur radio license. (FREE VE TEST SESSION*)



We are also planning other activities besides amateur radio such as crafts
for children and other general activities to interest everyone. Under the
supervision of a licensed operator, everyone will also have the opportunity
to operate the radio equipment.



Often people do not know what role amateur radio operators play, but with
local media’s help, the community can be informed and further prepared for
emergency situations. You do not have to be an amateur radio operator to
benefit from amateur radio. In a disaster, when power is out, and when
storms are ravaging your area, hams will be operating and communicating
with emergency services.



Field Day is a great opportunity for everyone to learn how to utilize
amateur radio without actually being licensed or owning any equipment. We
hope to see you there. Visit CambriaRadio.com for full detail and special
giveaways.





LOCATION:



New Germany Grove Hall

1635 New Germany Road

Summerhill, PA 15958



*Interested individuals must sign up for FREE VE Test Session by clicking
this Test Session Link or copy and past this URL into your Internet browser
http://www.cambriaradio.com/VE_Test_Session.html



Please sign up before June 15, 2012. Remeber you must bring two valid
forms of ID. Please email any questions you have on the test session to
VET...@CambriaRadio.com







WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.