Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society
News
September 21, 2025
MARS Sets Raffle for Christmas
Our annual Christmas raffle prize for 2025 is a very nice Kenwood tri-band (144-220-430 MHz) HT. Sporting a TFT color display, the rig features D-STAR, APRS, a KISS TNC, and built in GPS. MARS is including a copy of RT Systems programming software as well. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20—a bargain! Go now to our RAFFLE page to buy yours.
Meanwhile mark the date, December 11 at 7:00 PM. MARS again will convene at the American Legion Post 597 in downtown Carrollton for our annual Christmas party and dinner. New on the menu will be your choice of salmon as well as chicken and steak. The price remains the same as before, $25 per plate. A cash bar will be ready to serve you as well. You can make your online reservations soon so monitor the EVENTS page for updates.
Jamboree on the Air
MARS will join Carrollton Cub Scout Pack 121 for Jamboree On The Air Sunday, October 19. We will set up one or two stations and help Scouts learn about amateur radio and get on the air.
We’re needing volunteers to set up and work the event. Contact George Williams, KG5GXU, vpresident@KB5A.org to let him know you’re ready to help.
W5SQA Recognized for his Lifetime Achievement
At our August 14 meeting, Bob Linker, W5SQA, was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of service and leadership to Amateur Radio. The award was presented by Darrell Crimmins, KG5E, Dave Lane, N5GDL, George Williams, KG5GXU, and David Gilpin, K5GIL. Bob is a founding lifetime member of MARS.
Equal Time
The Autumnal Equinox will happen Monday, September 22, 2025, at 1:19 PM CDT. Fall will fall.
Support MARS When You Shop
A percentage of your purchases can be donated when you visit Tom Thumb, or Kroger at no extra cost to you. Please go to the SUPPORT page to learn how.
Donate to MARS
Next Regular Meeting
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 7:00 PM
David Gilpin, K5GIL, will explain all you need to know about Windows 10 end-of-life. You’ll find more details on the EVENTS page.
License Testing
Allan Batteiger, WB5QNG, will have an in-person test session on the third
Saturday, October 18, 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.
Carrollton
Farmers Branch
Addison
ARES/RACES
Next scheduled nets
ARES® Training
October 12, 2025, 8:00 PM CT
145.210 Tone 110.9
RACES Training
October 19, 2025, 7:45 PM CT
145.210 Tone 110.9
This radio enthusiast was born on September 2, 1869. He grew up to become “The Old Man.”
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