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POTA Birthday Party
Sunday, August 9th • 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Chenango Valley State Park,
153 State Park Road, Chenango Forks, NY
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Join fellow operators for a POTA Birthday Party. Parks
On The Air encourages portable operation in parks and public lands,
offering a fun way to get on the air and enjoy the outdoors.
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For more information: upstatenypota.com
Breakfast Get Together
Saturday, August 15th • 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Blue Dolphin Diner, 7670
NYS Route 434, Apalachin, NY.
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Our monthly breakfast meet-up
takes place at the Blue Dolphin.
We gather on the third Saturday of
each month for good food, friendly conversation, and a relaxed start to the
weekend.
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High Altitude Balloon Flight
Wednesday, August 19th • 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Kopernik Observatory, 698 Underwood
Road, Vestal, NY
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Kopernik’s
summer camp students will launch a High Altitude Balloon carrying an APRS
transmitter (K2ZRO-9) and a slow-scan television payload transmitting on
145.600 MHz Martin 1 mode.
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The balloon is expected to climb past 100,000 feet, with a total
flight time of roughly three hours. You can follow the flight live at aprs.fi by entering K2ZRO-9 in the Track
Callsign box.
Drew Deskur, KA1M, Director of the Kopernik Observatory, is
asking amateur radio operators to help track the balloon on aprs.fi and capture SSTV images during
the flight. Kopernik hopes to collect images from stations across the
Northeast to show students how altitude affects VHF propagation.
Please send any images received
to [email protected]
BARA Picnic
Wednesday, August 19th • 6:00
pm to 8:00 pm
Kopernik Observatory, 698 Underwood
Road, Vestal, NY
Please note that there is no VE testing before the
picnic this month.
The picnic serves as
our August meeting, so there is no separate General Meeting.
Pictures from Last Year’s BARA Picnic
Join us for a relaxed summer evening at the Kopernik
Observatory as we gather for our annual BARA Picnic. Enjoy good food, easy
conversation and time with fellow hams while we hold a brief club meeting and
share updates on upcoming activities. Whether you have been on the air for
decades or are just curious about amateur radio, the picnic is a welcoming
place to connect, learn and have fun.
Activate W1AW/2 New York
Wednesday, August 26th -- Tuesday, September 1st
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Operators
will once again have the opportunity to activate W1AW/2 New York as part of
the ARRL America 250 Worked All States Operating Event. You may operate
from your own station or from the BARA Club Shack at the Kopernik
Observatory.
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Registration is required to reserve a one-hour timeslot for band
and mode.
Only one station can be active in any given time slot, band, and
mode. You can even combine this with a POTA activation. We are working on
plans to operate from the Kopernik if there is interest.
Please register ("Offer Your Help") now at nnyarrl.org/w1aw .
Once you receive your password, you can start reserving your
timeslots.
Note the next dates for NY are August 26th thru
September 1st
Review the Activator instructions at qsl.net/bara/w1aw2.pdf
Special POTA logging procedures, Kopernik/group schedules, along
with more info and training to follow.
ROC
City Net Hamfest
Saturday, August 29th • 7:00
am to Noon
Log Cabin Restaurant, 2445 West Walworth
Road, Macedon, NY
Kopernik Race to the Stars
Saturday, September 12th • 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Kopernik Observatory, 698 Underwood
Road, Vestal, NY
The Kopernik Race to the Stars 5K is an annual fundraiser
supporting the Observatory. The course winds through the hills surrounding
Kopernik, offering a scenic challenge for runners. Volunteers are needed for
radio communications; contact Ford Drake AB2HS if you would like to help.
Volunteer Exam (VE) Test
Session
Wednesday, September 16th
• 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kopernik Observatory, 698 Underwood Road, Vestal, NY
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Please
create an FCC account if you do not already have an FRN number. fcc.gov/coresWeb/regEntityType.do
Bring your FRN number, photo ID and (for
upgrades) a photocopy of your current license.
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While our exams are offered free of charge, the FCC requires a
$35 fee for new licenses, license renewals and vanity call sign requests.
This fee is not collected at the VE test session and must be paid directly to
the FCC. After your exam is passed and your
application is processed, the FCC will email you instructions for submitting
the required payment. Walk-ins are Welcome.
BARA Monthly Club Meeting
Wednesday, September 16th
• 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Kopernik Observatory, 698 Underwood Road, Vestal, NY
All are welcome to attend our monthly meetings. Whether you
are licensed, studying, or simply curious about amateur radio, you are
encouraged to join us. Each session offers a mix of technical insight and
field-tested experience, creating a space where newcomers and long-time
operators can learn from one another. Attendees can expect thoughtful
discussion, practical advice and plenty of opportunities to exchange ideas
with local hams. It is an excellent way to stay connected with the club, keep
up with ongoing activities and be part of a community that enjoys learning,
experimenting and sharing knowledge. Unable to attend in person?
Click
Here to Join via Zoom
Doug's Fish Fry Fundraiser
Thursday, September 17th
• 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tractor Supply Co., 154
Vestal Pkwy West, Vestal, NY
 
Support BARA at our Doug’s Fish Fry fundraiser by
downloading a poster and help spread the word: qsl.net/bara/dougsfishfry
Elmira
Hamfest and Computerfest
Saturday, September 26th
• 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Chemung County Fairgrounds,
170 Fairview Road., Horseheads, NY
The Hamfest Committee is seeking volunteers to make
this upcoming event a success. Whether you have experience or are just eager
to lend a hand, they welcome your participation. Volunteering is a fantastic
way to get involved,
meet fellow radio enthusiasts, and contribute to our
vibrant community.
If you are interested in helping out please
contact: Ford Drake, AB2HS
More information
visit www.arasth3.org
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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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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 lets you communicate through text messaging,
voice and video calls. You can chat privately or join virtual communities called
servers.
Join us on Discord and be part of the conversation.
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BARA Logbooks
Each BARA 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 Greg KE2CAV 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 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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Contest Calendar
Detailed information about amateur radio contests
throughout the world, including their scheduled dates/times, rules
summaries, log submission information and links to the official rules as
published by the contest sponsors.
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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.
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Ham Radio Dashboard
A fast, privacy-first dashboard offering HF band
conditions, space weather, DX spots, POTA/SOTA activity, grey line maps,
contest calendars, a Morse trainer and simple logging tools, all in your
browser with no account required.
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Ham Info Map
An interactive map showing licensed amateur operators
across the U.S. Useful for exploring nearby hams or planning contacts.
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Hear Ham Repeater Directory
A centralized, easy-to-navigate repeater directory
with frequency, offset, mode and system details.
Works on desktop and mobile.
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Whether you are exploring local broadcasters, streaming
stations, or specialized radio services, this directory brings the world of
radio together in one place.
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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.
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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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