Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society
News
August 10, 2025
Build-A-Thon Solder Smoke
MARS Hams gathered at the Josey Ranch Lake Library on July 19 Play Day to work on their nifty uSDX 5-Band multimode QRP transceiver. This small rig is very popular but requires some skill in assembly. Magnifiers were the order of the day along with tiny tools and fine fingers.
Even with a few “uh-ohs,” everyone seemed to be having a good time. Dave Lane, N5GDL, 3D printed some very nice enclosures; much better than those you can find online.
At this writing the kit is still available from Amazon. Thanks go to Dave, George Williams, KG5GXU, and David Gilpin, K5GIL, for managing this project and putting together a handy Reference Guide you can download: uSDX Reference Guide.
Next Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 7:00 PM
Greg Mihran, KJ6ER, will talk to us about his award-winning Portable antennas.
More details on the EVENTS page.
License Testing
Allan Batteiger, WB5QNG, will have an in-person test session on the third Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Check the EVENTS page for details. Allan continues to offer remote testing sessions as well. Please visit https://wb5qng.org/ to learn how to sign up.
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Next scheduled nets
ARES® Training
September 14, 2025, 8:00 PM CT
145.210 Tone 110.9
RACES Training
August 17, 2025, 7:45 PM CT
145.210 Tone 110.9
Space Radio
June 29, 2025— NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim KJ5HKP conducts a ham radio session with the trusty Kenwood TM-D710 inside the International Space Station’s Columbus laboratory module.
Born on August 15, 1896, this radio pioneer was the original editor and owner of QST magazine.
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