Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society
News
January 20, 2025
Winter Field Day in the Works
MARS is planning to gather at our usual meeting location, First Baptist Church, 13017 William Dodson Pkwy, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 to work Winter Field Day January 25–26, 2025. We need volunteers to make it happen. We’re looking for an Event Lead, a Station Supervisor; Antenna Wranglers, and Operators of course. If you are interested in joining us, please drop a note to George Williams, KG5GXU, vpresident@KB5A.org and let him know you are up for it.
Christmas Party a Huge Success
MARS members and guests were in the spirit of the Season at our annual Christmas Party, December 12, in downtown Carrollton. The American Legion Post 597 hosted the event with fine food and friendship. We enjoyed excellent steak and chicken dinners and handed out terrific door prizes.
Tom Yenny, K5LOL, repeated his 2023 success by taking away the grand raffle prize, an Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus HT. MARS is looking forward to next year’s fest and wish Happy Holidays to everyone and a wonderful New Year.
ISS Hams Wish Happy Holidays
NASA Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit, KD5MDT, and Commander Suni Williams, KD5PLB, pose for a fun holiday season portrait while speaking on a ham radio [Kenwood TM-D710GA] inside the International Space Station’s Columbus laboratory module.
Next Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 13, 2025, 7:00 PM
David Gilpin, K5GIL, will talk to us about the challenges surrounding the development of the blue LED and “the power of one.”
More details on the EVENTS page.
License Testing
Allan Batteiger, WB5QNG, will have an in-person test session on the third Saturday February 15, 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
February 9, 2025, 8:00 PM CST
145.210 Tone 110.9
RACES Training
February 16, 2025, 7:45 PM CST
145.210 Tone 110.9
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