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Binghamton Amateur Radio Association – October 2025
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North American QRP CW Club
If you enjoy the challenge and charm of low-power Morse code operating,
consider joining the North American QRP CW Club (NAQCC). This friendly
organization is dedicated to promoting CW at QRP levels and offers a
variety of ways to get involved, including monthly operating challenges,
sprints, and a free newsletter full of tips and member stories. Membership
is free, and the club welcomes operators of all skill levels who share a
love for doing more with less.
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Tom Jenkins W2TJ is heading up the effort to form a Southern
Tier chapter to provide our local operators a chance to connect more closely
with this vibrant community. Whether you're 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 naqcc.info to learn more and sign up.
Volunteer Exam (VE) Test
Session
Wednesday,
October 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00
pm
Kopernik Observatory, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY
Held
one hour before our monthly member meetings, our VE Test Sessions are an
excellent opportunity for anyone looking to earn their amateur radio license
or upgrade their existing privileges. Walk-ins are allowed.
Amateur
radio license exams are still being held though a temporary government
shutdown has delayed new license processing by the FCC. Volunteer Examiners
(VEs) are still conducting exams, but candidates may need to take a temporary
workaround for the FCC Registration Number (FRN) requirement and wait to
receive their official license until the FCC systems are back online.
While
our exams are free, the FCC charges a $35 fee for new licenses, renewals, and
vanity call sign requests.
This fee is not handled at the VE session, it is paid directly
to the FCC. Once you have successfully completed your test, you will receive
an email with detailed instructions from the FCC once your application is
processed.
For
more information, please visit: larc-vec.org/displayteam.php?team=BARA
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General Class Licensing Course
A free, weekly and live Amateur Radio General Class Licensing course is
being offered by the Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum.
The course will be held on Zoom, beginning on Thursday, October 30th and
running through Thursday, January 8th, with nine sessions total (no classes
on Thanksgiving or Christmas). Each session lasts three hours and begins at
6:30 PM Eastern Time. This long-standing program is ideal for those who
already hold or are studying for their Amateur Radio Technician license and
are ready to advance.
To
register or learn more, email Rol Anders K3RA at [email protected]
Please
share this opportunity with anyone interested in upgrading their license
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BARA Monthly Club Meeting
Wednesday,
October 15, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30
pm
Kopernik Observatory, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY
The sky’s the limit as we welcome John Ceccherelli,
N2XE, who will provide a presentation about Lockheed Martin’s Blue
Horizon flights, a bold initiative that blends technical innovation, public
outreach, and environmental awareness in the spirit of amateur radio.
This project explores the use of high-altitude balloon
platforms to carry lightweight amateur radio payloads into the stratosphere,
enabling long-distance communication, telemetry experiments, and exciting
STEM education opportunities. John will share insights into the
project’s goals, design challenges, and launch plans.
Whether you’re a seasoned operator or simply curious
about near-space experimentation, this is a presentation you won’t want
to miss. Bring your questions, your ideas, and your own blue-sky thinking!
Unable to attend
in person? Click here to Join the Meeting via Zoom.
Radio
and the Disappearance of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan
Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 7:00 pm on Zoom
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On July
3, 1937, Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan vanished during their
second attempt at a round-the-world flight. Radio played a pivotal role in
the search and in the many theories that followed. Decades later, multiple
organizations have invested millions of dollars in attempts to solve the
mystery and locate the remains of Earhart, Noonan, and their Lockheed
Electra 10E. Brian will share the latest findings, bringing both his
technical background and passion for radio history to the discussion.
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QCWA Member Brian Harrison, KN4R, will present "Radio and
the Disappearance of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan.". Brian has been an
amateur radio operator since 1968 and has held a lifelong interest in radio
history since the mid-1970s. He earned a BET from the University of North
Carolina at Charlotte and spent his early career in process control for the
commercial photography industry. Most of his career in the personal computer
field, with over 25 years at Apple Computer in service training, technical
sales support, and Macintosh support for Compass Group.
Zoom Link: https://www.qcwa.org/zoom.html Passcode:
QCWA
New York
State QSO Party
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00
am - 10:00 pm
Kopernik Observatory Science, 698 Underwood
Rd, Vestal, NY
Pictures from Last Year’s New York State QSO Party
Our club will be active throughout the
day, with stations at Kopernik Observatory and other member locations.
Scouts participating in JOTA are also invited to join the fun
as it’s a perfect opportunity to introduce young
operators to contesting and the camaraderie of the airwaves. Whether
you’re chasing multipliers or just jumping
in for a few contacts, your participation helps make NYQP a
highlight of the fall ham calendar.
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Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA)
Friday, October 17 - Sunday, October 19,
2025
Tuscarora Scout Reservation, Windsor, NY
Jamboree-on-the-Air,
or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. It is held annually on
the third full weekend in October. JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts
and hams around the world, around the nation, and in your own community
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Greg Shepherd KE2CAV will have a station running at Tuscarora
Scout Reservation along with many other Scout stations near and far. Scouts
are also welcome to join us at Kopernik on Saturday for the NY QSO Party, and
we will be listening for their call signs and cheering them on as they jump
into the action.
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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
Net
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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 Joe
Ozvold, WB2SGW 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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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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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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