Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society
News
May 1, 2024
Field Day Plans Coming Together
ARRL ARRL Field Day 2024 just a few weeks away. There’s plenty of time to get your gear in gear for Field Day. Marshal Ron Reeves, NN5R, has outlined a weekend of adventure and high fun for June 22–23. This year we’ll be at the Farmers Branch Fire Station № 2, 13333 Alpha Link in Farmers Branch.
We have plenty of room for antennas and we can work through the night as class 3A. If the weather holds, we even can set up a station outside. This is not a one-day deal! And there will be food.
Of course, Field Day takes many volunteer heads and hands to set up and wrap, act as department leads, and work the bands. There are many opportunities to help make this event a success. Please go to HERE to download Ron’s complete report.
If you have questions or want to volunteer, please shoot an email to FieldDay@KB5A.org. Meanwhile, monitor the EVENTS page for updates.
MFJ to Shutter Factory
Martin F Jue, K5FLU, founder and owner of MFJ Enterprises announced on April 25 that the manufacturing plant in Starkville, Mississippi will close on May 17, 2024. This affects the sister companies, Ameritron, Hygain, Cushcraft, Mirage and Vectronics as well. MFJ’s innovative products are ubiquitous in many if not most amateur radio shacks.
Martin founded the iconic company in 1972. The economic impact of Covid and his own desire to retire at age 80 were the driving forces behind this decision. The company will continue to sell remaining stock and offer repair and warranty services for the near future.
MFJ will certainly be missed and MARS wishes Martin well. Please go to https://mailchi.mp/62e24f2ccc99/a-heavy-sad-heart to read his announcement.
Next Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 9, 2024 • 7:00 PM
The MARS Nominating Committee will present a slate of officer candidates to the membership at this meeting. At that time, nominations from the floor will be considered.
But wait! There’s more! Go to the EVENTS page for details.
Play Day
The next Play Day will be the second Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Visit the EVENTS page for more details.
License Testing
Allan Batteiger, WB5QNG, will have an in-person test session on the second Saturday May 11 at the Library. 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
May 12, 2024, 8:00 PM CDT
145.210 Tone 110.9
RACES Training
May 19, 2024, 7:45 PM CDT
145.210 Tone 110.9
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