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Newsletter of the Binghamton Amateur Radio Association
Doug's Fish Fry Fundraiser
Friday, January 9,
2026, 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tractor Supply Co., 154
Vestal Pkwy West, Vestal, NY
 
Please help support our club by downloading a poster and
spreading the word.
Click here to download a poster and help spread the
word.
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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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W1AW/2 Portable in New York
Saturday, January 10,
2026 Noon - 5:00 pm
and Sunday, January 11, 2026 Noon - 3:00
pm
Kopernik Observatory, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY
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New York
will be activating W1AW/2 portable stations from January 7th thru January
13th.
Don't miss
your opportunity to operate using the W1AW call sign. Operate from your own
station during the week and/or from the BARA Club Shack at the Kopernik
Observatory.
To
Register and Reserve your time slots:
https://qsl.net/bara/w1aw2.pdf
You can
start reserving your time slots for day/time/band/mode as soon as you register.
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BARA Breakfast at Blue Dolphin
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
7670 NY-434, 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.
Volunteer Exam (VE) Test
Session
Wednesday, January 21,
2026 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.
BARA Monthly Club Meeting
Wednesday, January 21,
2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Kopernik Observatory, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY
This month’s meeting will feature a special presentation
by Scott Bauer, W2LC, our ARRL Western New York Section Manager. Scott has
been an active and respected figure in amateur radio for many years, serving
operators across the region through leadership, advocacy and technical
support. His experience covers a broad range of amateur radio interests,
including emergency communications, public service events and advancing the
hobby through education and outreach. This is an excellent opportunity to
learn directly from a key ARRL representative. All licensed amateurs,
prospective hams and interested guests are welcome to attend.
Unable to
attend in person? Click here to Join the Meeting via Zoom.
Winter Field Day
Saturday, January 24,
2026 11:00 am to Sunday, January
25, 2026 4:59 pm
Kopernik Observatory Science, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY
Open to participants worldwide, this communications exercise
sponsored by the Winter Field Day Association (WFDA) has been gaining
popularity since its inception in 2007. Operators may use HF, VHF and UHF
frequencies and any operating mode to get on the air, either from the comfort
of your home or together as a club at Kopernik.
Click here to view the Results from Our Last Year’s Winter Field Day.
In addition to earning points for each contact, you can earn objective
multipliers by taking on challenges such as using alternative power,
deploying multiple antennas, operating for 6 continuous hours, or by
attempting other WFDA-devised tests of your skill. There are a few changes to
the event this year, so read the rules, which can be found at https://winterfieldday.org/sop.php
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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 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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Fair Lawn Amateur Radio Club
“The Resonator” is the monthly newsletter of the Fair Lawn (NJ)
Amateur Radio Club (FLARC). Known as “The Friendliest Club
Around,” it provides members with timely updates on club activities,
upcoming events, technical articles, special interest group reports, and
messages from club leadership.
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HamSCI Newsletter
Issues contain news about past and future HamSCI happenings, such as
research projects, in-person meetings and on-air events. Reading the HamSCI
Newsletter is a great way to learn about what, who, how and why HamSCI is
making the connection between space physics and amateur radio.
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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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Rochester Amateur Radio
Association Newsletter
“The RaRa Rag” keeps its members
connected with club news, upcoming events, technical articles, licensing
updates, and reports from the organization’s leadership, reflecting
the association’s long tradition of promoting amateur radio in the
Rochester area.
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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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