Public Service Events and Training Activities
(listed soonest event first...please scroll down to see all events)
October 2025
Simulated Emergency Test (SET)
Annual Drill sponsored by ARRL EPA Section Manager and Section Emergency Coordinator
Expected to be based upon use of Winlink, with the American Red Cross as the Served Agency.
Saturday October 4th 2025
More info as it becomes available from EPA Section...
July 2025
Ephrata Fire Cracker 5mi Run
July 4th, 2025
May 2025
Make A Wish Foundation - Make A Wish Convoy 2025
May 10, 2025
April 2025
April Towers 2025 - A UHF Drill
When: April 19, 2025 at 0900hrs
Where: Various locations throughout Lancaster County
Who: All Amateur Radio Operators are invited to participate in the April Towers Drill (non-Lancaster County ARES Operators too!!!!)
Drill Plan Summary: Using UHF simplex and repeater frequencies, we will test Lancaster County coverage of the UHF Band
October 2024
SIMULATED EMERGENCY TEST (DRILL) Saturday October 5, 2024 in coordination with EPA Section SEC and SM
Expect a "call up" on the morning of October 5th, and then activity with an emphasis on NTS through October 11th.
Red Rose Repeater Association HAMFEST, Saturday October 5, 2024. Look for ARES presence at the Hamfest!
Keystone Trail Association Hiking & Outdoor Weekend, October 18th through 20th. Multiple activities and locations. POC is W3COB. Let us know if you'd like to participate by RSVP on our Ham Club Online event page
November 2024
No Events Scheduled
December 2024
Elizabethtown Holiday Parade Saturday December 7th Noon to 4pm. More information coming soon.
January 2025
Q1 2025 Training at Welsh Mountain Community Center Saturday January 25th. at 0900.