A Resolution recognizing the week of June 22 through 28, 2026, as "Amateur Radio Week" in Pennsylvania.
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- Passed House
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Overview
This resolution recognizes the week of June 22-28, 2026, as "Amateur Radio Week" in Pennsylvania. It acknowledges the contributions of amateur radio operators, including their role in emergency communications, public assistance events, and weather spotting. The resolution also highlights the Amateur Radio Relay League’s annual "Amateur Radio Field Day" exercise.
Key provisions
- Designates June 22-28, 2026, as "Amateur Radio Week" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the contributions of amateur radio operators in emergency communications.
- Acknowledges the role of amateur radio operators in public assistance events.
- Recognizes the participation of Amateur Radio Emergency Services and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services programs.
- Recognizes the contributions of amateur radio operators as weather spotters in the SKYWARN program.
- Highlights the uncompensated nature of these services.
- Mentions the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) and its annual Field Day exercise.
Who is affected
- Amateur radio operators (hams)
- Pennsylvania residents
- Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) members
- Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) members
- National Weather Service
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