Newsletter of the Binghamton Amateur Radio Association - December 2023
Election of Officers - The following to serve for 2024:
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Officers |
Directors |
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Drew Deskur KA1M |
President |
Ford Drake AB2HS |
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Ed Roosa N2ENG |
Vice-President |
Gary Dewey AB2GD |
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Ed Krymowski NE2W |
Secretary |
Paula Perrault KD2SLJ |
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Joe Ozvold WA2SGW |
Treasurer |
Rick Dupree NN2K |
Meeting Attendance – November 15, 2023
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Ben Sheron KC2OTS |
Joe Brown KB2AVB |
Remy Babineaux KE2CEM |
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Bob Mess WS2U |
Joe Ozvold WB2SGW |
Rick Dupree NN2K |
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Brian Card NE2B |
John Bowman WM2R |
Ron Dufford KD2TAR |
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Dale Frisbie W2DRF |
John Ward KE2CAU |
Sara Berman KE2CEL |
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Diane Sterling KE2BON |
Josh Fletcher KD2YGL |
Steve Klock KE2AUS |
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Donn Powers KE2BKI |
Justin Card KD2YSN |
Steve Martel N3CAR |
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Drew Deskur KA1M |
Lance Reichert KE2CEN |
Steve McKeown KU2O |
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Ed Roosa N2ENG |
Marci Urdanick KD2WOW |
Steve Rosman KA2YRA |
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Ed Lancki Jr N2BHD |
Mariana Card KE2BKW |
Tom Jenkins W2TJ |
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Ed Krymowski NE2W |
Mark Daniel W2GHY |
Victor Fiori N2LZM |
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Ford Drake AB2HS |
Noa Eshkar KE2BYE |
Vince Colling WA2EKP |
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Jim White KF2WJ |
Paula Perrault KD2SLJ |
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BARA Membership & Dues
Dues are due, only $24 per person, $35 per family membership. See our treasurer, Joe Ozvold WB2SGW.
Dell Inspiron 15-3520 Laptops
We have received the four identical laptop computers purchased for our club events. The bloatware has been removed and the N3FJP software, which is a suite of programs for contesting, DXing, and general logging has been installed in each. To make things even easier, we added user manuals for the club’s various rigs. These laptops are all ginned up and ready to go!
On Friday, Dec 1 and Saturday, Dec 2, BARA members activated WX2BGM for Skywarn Recognition Day (SRD)
National Weather Service Binghamton, 32 Dawes Dr., Johnson City, NY
Here are the results: Total Contacts 271, NWS Offices Contacted 19, Included 38 states, 2 Canadian Provinces
Thanks to the following that activated the station:
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Diane Sterling KE2BON |
John Glover KE2ANQ |
Rick Dupree NN2K |
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Drew Deskur KA1M |
Josh Fletcher KD2YGL |
Steve Klock KE2AUS |
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Ed Roosa N2ENG |
Leann Lesperance N2PM |
Steve Rosman KA2YRA |
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Joe Ozvold WB2SGW |
Leon Decker N3LD |
Tom Jenkins W2TJ |
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John Bowman WM2R |
Mark Sweet KC2AVX |
Thanks also to Ford, AB2HS, for getting the station ready for operation.
Our thanks to the NWS Staff for their hospitality over the 24 hours of coverage for SRD.
We are excited to share the following updates and reminders for our upcoming events.
December 2023
Volunteer Exam (VE) Test Session
Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Engineering and Science Building of Binghamton University, 85 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal, NY
Please bring your FRN number (for upgrades: a photocopy of your current license) to the test session, along with government issued photo ID.
If you don't already have an FRN number, please create an FCC account. apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do Walk-ins Accepted.
Wednesday, December 20 - Doors open at 6:00 pm and Dinner starts at 6:30 pm with a Brief Monthly Club Meeting at 7:00 pm.
Atrio Banquets & Catering, 409 Hooper Rd., Endwell, NY
If you plan to attend, Please Click Here to let us know by Monday, December 11th
January 2024
ARRL Youth On-the-Air Activity
Saturday, January 6, 2004
Vestal Public Library, Vestal Fire Dept. EOC TS-590
Kids Day always runs from 1800 UTC through 2359 UTC. Operate as much or as little as you like
Generally, the first Saturday in January, and the third Saturday in June, see the ARRL Contest Calendar for current Kids Day event dates.
Marathon Winter Hamfest
Saturday,
January 13, 2024 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Marathon Civic Center, 11 Brink St, Marathon, NY
Skyline Amateur
Radio Club
Talk-In: 147.180 + PL 71.9
VE testing at 9:00 AM across the street in the Historical Society building.
Admission is $6.00 per person, Tables are $10.00 per table.
Volunteer Exam (VE) Test Session
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kopernik Observatory Science, 698
Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY
Please bring your FRN number (for upgrades: a photocopy of your current license) to the test session, along with government issued photo ID. If you don't already have an FRN number, please create an FCC account. apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do Walk-ins Accepted.
BARA Monthly Club Meeting
Wednesday, January
17, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Kopernik Observatory Science, 698 Underwood
Rd, Vestal, NY
Everyone is welcome to attend as BARA meetings are open to all. The only prerequisite for attending is an interest in Amateur Radio. In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet other ham radio operators in your area and learn from their experiences as well. Can’t attend in person? Join us virtually via Zoom! Click here to Join the Zoom Meeting. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, make new friends, and celebrate the world of Ham Radio. We can’t wait to see you there!
BARA Brochure - The plan is to print out about 100 BARA Brochures and make them available.
BARA Stickers - Show your support for BARA with our exclusive BARA Stickers. They are available for purchase at just $3.50 each or three stickers for $10. Contact our treasurer Joe Ozvold WB2SGW to get yours.
Callsign Light Displays - 25% OFF Beautifully engraved Ham Radio Callsign Lights by our own Bill Jakaitis KB2SIN. Visit www.shophamradiogifts.com to check them out and as well as other Ham related items.
Ham Radio Calendars – Keep up to date on contests, nets, and ham radio activities both locally and around the world. In addition, Click here for a list of Upstate New York Hamfests and Events.
Logbook Status - We have a special offer for members. Each member can get a Logbook as a gift from BARA. But remember, it's only one per member, not every year. Families can get one for each licensed member. If you would like your BARA logbook, see Ed Roosa N2ENG.
Membership Application - Starting in 2024, we are reducing the annual BARA membership fee to just $24 for individuals and $36 for families.
New Ham Education and Information - Frank Heaney W2FJH has created a single page handout to give to newly licensed hams to help get them started.
QRZ Jumpstart Program - Aims to encourage and popularize amateur radio by making it easier for newly licensed amateur radio operators to get started by eliminating a possible barrier to entry by providing them with everything they need to get on the air at a very reasonable price. New hams who obtained their amateur radio license within the last 6 months may apply for a welcome package consisting of an Explorer QRZ-1 5W VHF/UHF handheld transceiver, RT Systems software, programming cable, New Ham Welcome Kit and QRZ membership for only $21.99. This Ham Radio 2.0 YouTube video further explains details about the current program.
The Parks on the Air® Book is a comprehensive guide for radio enthusiasts participating in the Parks on the Air (POTA) program. Published by ARRL, it features experiences and setups of 14 operators, covering topics such as satellite operating, QRP, and wire antennas for POTA. Each chapter includes gear lists, and the book celebrates ham radio and the natural beauty of state and national parks. Whether you’re activating parks or hunting activators, this book provides expertise and motivation.
Volunteer Exam (VE) Test Sessions - If you would like to become an amateur radio operator or upgrade, we have Volunteer Exam (VE) Test Sessions before each BARA Monthly Club Meeting at 6:00 PM except for June, August and December.
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Radio Net |
Schedule |
Frequencies |
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BARA Net |
Wednesday at
8:00pm |
146.820 -.600
MHz PL 146.2 BGM Airport |
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BRAT Net |
Binghamton Amateur
Radio Technical Net |
146.820 -.600
MHz PL 146.2 BGM Airport |
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Morning Net |
Weekdays & Saturday at 8:00 am |
146.820 -.600
MHz PL 146.2 BGM Airport |
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6 Meter Net |
Wednesdays at 9:00 pm |
50.200 MHz USB |
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Southern Tier
Amateur Radio Net |
146.730 -.600 MHz PL 100.0 Binghamton |
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Southern Tier
Digital Voice Net |
BM TG 31367, Wires-X 83721 & On Zoom |
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Sunday at 8:00 pm |
Requires a
Yaesu C4FM Digital Radio |
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40 Meter Net |
Thursday at 5:30 pm |
7.225 MHz LSB |
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Sunday at 10:30 am |
3.917 or 7.217 MHz LSB |
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