Welcome
Field Day
On June 25-26th, the South Mountain Radio Amateurs will join tens of thousands of other radio amateurs across the country for Field Day 2011. The public, other operators, local/state/federal officials, and youngsters (in other words, ANYBODY!) are cordially invited for a demonstration of and participation in radio communications. Anyone, licensed or not, young or old, has the opportunity to get on the air and experience communication without the assistance of cell phones, telephones, or the internet — and the other person will hear your voice as fast as the speed of light. Please visit our Field Day 2011 page for more information.
About Us
The South Mountain Radio Amateurs (SMRA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit group of amateur radio operators dedicated to furthering amateur radio by educating, assisting, and providing community service and emergency communications within Cumberland County and the surrounding area in Central Pennsylvania since 1976.
We operate and maintain several voice repeaters and digital packet repeaters using the callsign N3TWT as well as support many organizations in South-Central Pennsylvania including the Cumberland County Office of Emergency Preparedness, Cumberland County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Three Mile Island, and where ever else our emergency communication services are requested. In the community, you’ll find us assisting with communications during the Michaux State Forest bicycle races, parades and other events.
Regardless of whether you have your amateur radio license or not, you’re invited to attend one of our monthly meetings held at Carlisle Regional Medical Center in the Education Center (large conference room). Our meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Give a shout on one of our repeaters and we can talk you in, or send one of the club officers an email for directions and more information.
Ham Radio Exams
The SMRA is proud to have a VE (Volunteer Examiner) team. Individuals or groups who would like to take the test for a new license or upgrade their existing license are encouraged to get in touch with us. We like to test prior to our club meetings (3rd Tuesday of every month), but other arrangements can be made. Please call in advance if you plan to test at one of our meetings! Contact the President and VE team leader Sam Michaels at (717) 620-9334 for more info or to schedule an exam.