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Keystone Amateur Radio Society Keystone Amateur Radio Society is a friendly group of radio hams who learn together, get on air, and help each other grow. Join us and get involved! No gear?

From beginners to seasoned operators, we share knowledge, build skills, and have a great time doing it. Keystone Amateur Radio Society is a growing ham radio club based in Ebensburg, PA, built for beginners and open to all. We know how confusing and intimidating amateur radio can be when you’re starting out—so we focus on hands-on support, real equipment access, and a friendly, no-pressure learning environment. From show-and-tells to live demos, we help you gain confidence on the mic, even if you’ve never used a radio before. No problem. No license yet? Still welcome. Join a community that grows together, makes learning fun, and supports every member at every level. Meetings are happening monthly.

Good turnout for our weekly simplex nets last evening! đź“»Overcast skies and rainy weather are sticking around, but we hav...
11/07/2026

Good turnout for our weekly simplex nets last evening! đź“»

Overcast skies and rainy weather are sticking around, but we have a few warmer days ahead. Make some plans, take advantage of the milder weather, and get those outdoor projects done while you can!

Enjoy your Saturday!

11/06/2026

📡 KD3AKA Tower Project — Chapter 3: The Concrete Pour

The truck has arrived, and it's time to fill that hole!

After all the digging, measuring, leveling, and preparation, the concrete is finally going in.

One big step closer to getting KD3AKA's tower in the air!

🎬 Another milestone in the books.

Stay tuned... the build continues!

Another great KARS meeting at Shady Springs! The warm weather gave us a chance to enjoy the evening outside, with plenty...
11/06/2026

Another great KARS meeting at Shady Springs! The warm weather gave us a chance to enjoy the evening outside, with plenty of great conversations, shared information, and ideas.

Thanks to everyone who came out and contributed to another successful club meeting!

73 from KARS! đź“»

đź“» Hope to see everyone tonight!Join us at Shady Springs for the KARS Monthly Meeting!đź•• 6:00 PMCome out, catch up with fe...
11/05/2026

đź“» Hope to see everyone tonight!

Join us at Shady Springs for the KARS Monthly Meeting!

đź•• 6:00 PM

Come out, catch up with fellow members, and see what's happening around the club.

73!

11/04/2026

📡 KD3AKA Tower Project — Chapter 2: The Base Section

The first tower section makes it into the ground!

Measure once, measure twice... check it again. Is it level? A little adjustment here, a little adjustment there.

Getting everything positioned and aligned before the big pour!

🎬 The project continues...

Coming soon... CONCRETE!

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11/04/2026

Meshtastic is a great place to start learning how the technology works and experimenting with off-grid communications. MeshCore takes things a step further, emphasizing long-range connectivity and building connections across communities.

Don't be afraid to take amateur radio and learn. That's what it's all about. Have questions. Let us know?
11/03/2026

Don't be afraid to take amateur radio and learn. That's what it's all about. Have questions. Let us know?

11/02/2026

📡 KD3AKA Tower Project — Chapter 1: The Groundwork

Every great tower starts from the ground up!

First, source the tower sections. Next, bring in the equipment and dig the foundation. And what a hole it is!

That's going to take a LOT of concrete!

🎬 Follow along as we document KD3AKA's tower installation, one chapter at a time.

Stay tuned... more to come!

Regional nets are a great way to stretch our legs, test our station configurations, and connect with amateur radio opera...
11/02/2026

Regional nets are a great way to stretch our legs, test our station configurations, and connect with amateur radio operators beyond our local area.

Give D-STAR a look! Several of our club members have been experimenting with D-STAR for some time now, with great results. It's another exciting way to expand your amateur radio experience!

*Check your local repeater listings for a D-STAR-compatible or multimode repeater that supports D-STAR.

Welcome to November! Check out one of the local nets tonight. GMRS is a great way to get friends & family started!
11/01/2026

Welcome to November! Check out one of the local nets tonight. GMRS is a great way to get friends & family started!

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Portage, PA

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