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Newsletter of the Binghamton Amateur Radio Association
Election of Officers
At
our November meeting, the following individuals have been elected to serve
for 2026:
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Officers
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Directors
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President
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Drew Deskur KA1M
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Ford Drake AB2HS
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Vice President
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Steve Rosman KA2YRA
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Gary Dewey AB2GD
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Secretary
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Ed Krymowski NE2W
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Paula Perrault KD2SLJ
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Treasurer
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Greg Shepherd KE2CAV
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Rick Dupree NN2K
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Skywarn Recognition Day
The necessary time and resources required to plan SKYWARN™ Recognition
Day 2025 were not available this year. Thus, the difficult decision was made
to cancel this year's event by the National Weather Service. The NWS will
work with ARRL and SKYWARN™ spotters to brainstorm ideas to redevelop a
spotter appreciation event in 2026.
For more information, visit the National Weather Service at
weather.gov/crh/skywarnrecognition
HamSCI Meteor Shower QSO Party
Friday, December 12, 2025 - Saturday, December 13, 2025
The Meteor Scatter QSO Party is an on-the-air experiment
designed to study meteor scatter propagation on HF bands below 30 MHz using
the MSK144 mode in the digital communication software WSJT-X. The primary goal
is to generate dense, geographically diverse datasets to analyze the feasibility
of HF meteor scatter for future scientific research. The experiment was conducted
during the Perseids meteor shower in August 2025, with this secondary event
planned for the Geminids meteor shower in December 2025.
Meteor scatter propagation has long been a subject of interest
in both amateur radio and scientific communities. When meteors enter Earth's atmosphere,
they create ionized trails that reflect radio signals, enabling communication
over long distances. While meteor scatter has been extensively studied on VHF
bands, its potential on HF bands remains underexplored. This experiment aims
to fill this gap by leveraging the MSK144 mode in WSJT-X software, which is well
suited for short-duration meteor scatter contacts due to its extremely short
transmission bursts.
For more information, visit HamSCI Meteor Scatter QSO Party at
https://www.hamsci.org/msqp
BARA Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Atrio Banquets & Catering, 409 Hooper Rd, Endwell, NY
Pictures
from Last Year’s Holiday Party
Doors at Atrio Banquet & Catering open at 6:00 pm and
dinner will start at 6:30 pm.
A great time to spend with each other and celebrate the
holidays. We can’t wait to see you there.
BARA Membership & Dues
Consider paying your dues at the BARA Holiday
Party as Dues are due, only $24 per person, $36 per family.
See our
outgoing Treasurer, Joe Ozvold WB2SGW.
BARA Breakfast at Blue Dolphin
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
7670 Vestal Parkway West,
Apalachin, NY
Continuing on the third Saturday of each month, we gather for
Breakfast at the Blue Dolphin Restaurant in Apalachin. Breakfast will begin
around 9:00 am and continue informally until everyone has finished their meal
and conversation. This gathering provides the opportunity for fellowship,
discussion of our shared interests and strengthening the camaraderie that
defines our amateur radio community. We look forward to seeing you there as
we revive this long-standing tradition and enjoy good food, good company and great
conversation.
ARRL Kids Day
Saturday, January 3, 2026 – Save the Date
Operating Times and Location to be Determined
Pictures
from Last Year’s ARRL Kids Day
ARRL Kids Day serves as a fun and educational occasion
designed to introduce young people to the world of Amateur Radio. During this
event, participants whether families, Scout troops, school groups, or other
community members have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities,
learn about radio communication and make radio contacts with other operators
across the country or even globally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e3u3mUsx1E
Kids Day is a perfect
way for children and young adults to experience Amateur Radio in a friendly
and approachable environment. It helps foster a sense of curiosity, technical
skills and community involvement, all while promoting STEM education. More details and
plans to follow.
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Marathon Winter Hamfest
Saturday, January 10, 2026 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Marathon Civic Center, 11 Brink St, Marathon, NY
Admission is $6.00 per person; Tables are $10.00 per
8 feet.
For Info Contact Pat Dunn KC2BQZ at [email protected]
Talk-In on the K2IWR Repeater: 147.180 + PL 71.9
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Local Net Calendar
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Radio Net
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Schedule
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Frequencies
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Morning
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Weekdays
& Saturday at 8:00 am
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146.865
-.600 MHz PL 146.2 Ingraham Hill
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BARA Net
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Wednesday
at 8:00 pm
except for Club Meeting Wednesdays
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BRAT Net
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Binghamton
Amateur Radio Technical Net
Sunday at 8:00 pm
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Early
Bird Net
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Weekdays
at 5:30 am
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146.730
-.600 MHz PL 100.0 Binghamton
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STAR Net
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Southern
Tier Amateur Radio Net
Daily at 6:30 pm
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Six Meter
Net
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Wednesdays
at 9:00 pm
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50.200 MHz
USB
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NYS RACES
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Sunday at
9:00 am
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3.993 or
7.281 MHz LSB
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STNYDV Net
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Southern
Tier Digital Voice Net
Sunday at 7:00 pm
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BM TG
31367, Wires-X 83721 & On Zoom
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Southern Tier Fusion Net
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Sunday at
8:00 pm
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Requires a
Yaesu C4FM Digital Radio
Click Here for Connection
Entry Points
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TTDTN
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Third
Tuesday of the Month
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Twin Tiers
Digital Training Net on Zoom
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Ham Radio Calendars
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Amateur Radio Licensing
Interested in obtaining or upgrading your Amateur
Radio License? Learn about the
different license classes, the requirements and how
to get started on your journey.
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American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
Monthly Newsletters from the ARRL, the national
association for amateur radio,
connecting hams around the United States with news,
information and resources.
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ARRL Membership for Students
Full-time students aged 21 years or younger have the
opportunity for a no-cost,
student membership. As an ARRL member, you will learn
skills and make connections
that may advance your education and future career
goals.
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BARA Brochures
The club has printed out about 100 BARA Brochures
to help spread the word about our organization.
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BARA Discord Server
Discord is a platform that lets you communicate
through voice and video calls, text messaging and media sharing. You can
chat privately or join virtual communities called 'servers,' made up of
chat rooms and voice channels.
Join us on the BARA Discord Server and be part of the conversation.
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BARA Logbooks
We have a special offer for our members. Each member
can receive a FREE Logbook
as a gift from BARA. This offer is limited to one
logbook per member, not annually.
Families get one for each licensed member. See Steve,
KA2YRA to claim your copy.
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BARA Stickers
Show your support for BARA with our exclusive BARA
Stickers.
Priced at just $3.50 each or 3 for $10.
See our Treasurer to get yours.
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Broome County Live Scanner
Feed
Stay connected to Broome County’s emergency
services with ScannerNerds.com.
Listen to live Motorola P25 transmissions from local
police, fire departments and emergency services, delivering real-time,
accurate and timely audio directly from
the first responders who protect our community.
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Calendar of Events
We are excited to share the following updates and
reminders for upcoming events.
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Callsign Light Displays
Discover these beautifully engraved and colorful
callsign light displays crafted by
our very own Bill Jakaitis, KB2SIN and other
fantastic ham radio-related gifts.
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New Ham Cheatsheet
Alongside the QRZ Jumpstart Program, Frank Heaney
W2FJH has developed a
“New Ham Cheatsheet.” This handy guide is
designed to help newly licensed hams
get started on their amateur radio journey with ease.
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New Ham Jumpstart Program
Are you a new ham who obtained your amateur radio
license within the last 6 months?
Apply now for the QRZ Jumpstart Program and receive a
fantastic welcome package.
You will get an Explorer QRZ-1 5W VHF/UHF handheld
transceiver, RT Systems software
and programming cable for just $17.99 (plus tax and
shipping).
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North American QRP CW Club
Tom Jenkins W2TJ has formed the Southern Tier New York chapter to provide
our local operators a chance to connect more closely with this vibrant
community. Whether you are a seasoned CW operator or just starting out,
NAQCC is a great way to build CW skills, make contacts and enjoy the
camaraderie of fellow QRP enthusiasts.
Visit https://naqcc.info to learn more and sign
up.
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Seven 3 Dot Net
A social network for hams by hams started in the
Southern Tier of New York as a means for hams to spread the word about anything
and everything ham radio related without the need to locate a club or site
administrator.
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Swap and Shop
Here, you can buy, sell or trade ham radio equipment
with fellow enthusiasts.
Discover the latest listings and snag some fantastic
deals.
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