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Binghamton Amateur Radio Association – February 2025
Winter Field Day
Winter Field Day was a great success, with over 50 people in attendance over the course of the two-day event. Volunteers contributed their time and effort, working as operator/logging teams to ensure smooth operations and engaging with the numerous families and prospective hams that stopped by to learn more about amateur radio. One of the key highlights of this year's event was the introduction of rule and scoring changes, which, along with an extended operating time, provided more opportunities for participants to get on the air. Winter Field Day once again proved to be an excellent opportunity to highlight the importance of amateur radio for emergency preparedness, technical learning, and team building.
For more information: qsl.net/bara/facts/2025/wfd
Volunteer Exam (VE) Test
Session
Held one hour prior to our monthly member meetings, these VE Sessions provide an excellent opportunity for those looking to earn their license or upgrade their existing privileges. Walk-ins are allowed.
For more information: larc-vec.org/displayteam.php?team=BARA
BARA Monthly Club Meeting
After our regular business portion of the meeting, there will be a presentation on "How to Discord" with a Q&A session by Mike Moran KE2DQQ. Discord is considered a "platform" or "app" rather than just a website or collection of pages. It allows users to communicate through text, voice, and video chat, essentially functioning as a social communication hub where users can interact within virtual communities called "servers." Whether you are an experienced operator or just starting out, this presentation is not to be missed.
If you have not received your invitation to join BARA’s Discord, please reply to this email and let us know. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights, learn how to effectively use Discord, to connect with fellow amateur radio enthusiasts. In addition to BARA, several other amateur radio groups use Discord to connect their members and foster efficient communication, such as; Absolute Tech Net, The HamShack, LIDS and Winter Field Day, just to name a few.
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.
Unable to attend in person? Click here to Join the Meeting via Zoom.
Technician Level Licensing
Class Vestal Center Fire Station, 2517 State Route 26, Vestal, NY
The Amateur (HAM) Radio Technician Level Licensing Class, hosted by the Binghamton Amateur Radio Association (BARA) in collaboration with the Vestal Fire Department, has reached its halfway point with great success. With three classes completed and three more to go, the enthusiasm and dedication of the participants have been remarkable. To everyone’s surprise, the class size has grown to forty participants.
For more information: Technician Level Licensing Class.
CVARA Bullthistle Hamfest
Talk in Frequency: 146.52 Simplex or 146.685 Repeater ( -600 ) PL 110.9
The CVARA Bullthistle Hamfest will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Bartholomew’s Parish Center, located at 81 East Main St, Norwich, NY 13815 (use 10 Sheldon St for parking lot entrance). Vendor access begins at 6:00 AM, with vendor setup available on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Admission is $7, and tailgating is free with paid admission. Table reservations are available for $10 each, but space is limited, so early reservations are encouraged. To reserve a table or tailgating spot, email [email protected] and prepay via PayPal.
For more information: CVARA Bullthistle Hamfest
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