TCARC News & Announcements

Stay up to date with the latest TCARC news and announcements from the Tioga County Amateur Radio Club. Find meeting updates, event recaps, and emergency communications news below.

📻 Ham News

Industry updates, regulatory news, and developments in amateur radio.

  • AMATEUR RADIO Exemption to Pennsylvania Handsfree Law SECURED!
    PA amateur radio licensees petitioned their state legislators for changes to pending “distracted driving” legislation that would have radio usage while vehicles were in motion.  ARRL Volunteers Obtain Ham Exemption to Pennsylvania Handsfree Law Email with Details:  Bob Famiglio, K3RF — ARRL Atlantic Division Director 

📅 Club Events

Meetings, special events, and upcoming club activities.

  • STPR Super Regional 2026
    Save the date! STPR Super Regional is happening July 9-11-26. Read the announcement on Facebook →
  • TCARC to Participate in Hometown Science Festival 2025
    Members of the Tioga County Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the Hometown Science Festival 2025, where we’ll be teaching visitors how to build and operate radios and learn more about amateur radio. This is a great opportunity to share the hobby with the community and introduce new people to radio, science, and communications….

🚨 ARES

Emergency communications activities, training, and activation reports.

  • TCARC Establishes ARES Group and Begins Task Book Process
    In November 2025, the Tioga County Amateur Radio Club voted to formally establish a local Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) group. The club has begun organizing leadership, identifying training opportunities, and initiating the ARES Task Book process for members interested in emergency communications support. What is ARES? ARES is a program of the American Radio…
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