Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society
Events
January 29, 2026
The Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society is an active radio club. We have many activities throughout the year related to a variety of ham radio interests.
Hams & Eggs
About 8:30 AM CT every Saturday morning, dedicated radio enthusiasts gather at our beloved Whataburger at PGBT and Old Denton for breakfast and camaraderie. All Hams or Want-to-Be-Hams are invited to drop by.
Next Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 12, 2026 • 7:00 PM CT
Tom Yenny, K5LOL, will explore the world of Go Boxes.
This will be a hybrid in-person/Zoom meeting. You will receive the invitation if you are subscribed to our Newsletter.
Radio Play Day
Radio Play Days are the third Saturday of the month.
Our next Play Day is Saturday, February 21, 2026. • 10:00 AM – about 2:00 PM
*** Will will not be at the Library for February ***
+++ Coming in March +++
Vice-President George Williams, KG5GXU, has planned a new “solder-thon” for our March 21 Play Day. The kit is a nifty MiniBar 15-16 Crowbar Circuit available from https://store.a-2-z.tech/products/minibar-15-16-crowbar-circuit-full-kit. If you don’t need Powerpole® connectors, just buy the basic board, https://store.a-2-z.tech/products/minibar-15-16-crowbar-circuit-basic.
This is a crowbar circuit designed to protect your rig from overvoltages by tripping at 15 or 16 volts. The circuit works with typical power supplies operating at 13.8 volts, with vehicle charging systems, or with lithium battery systems while being charged by AC or solar charging systems.
Bring your tools but George says we’ll have solder stations and plenty of help. If you have any questions, send him an email, vpresident@kb5a.org.
Amateur Testing
Saturday, February 21, 2026. • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT
Allan Batteiger, WB5QNG, will have an in-person test session. Allan continues remote testing on Tuesdays. Please visit https://wb5qng.org/ to learn how to sign up.
*** Will will not be at the Library for February ***
Upcoming events
ARRL Contest Calendar
ARRL Special Events
MARS’ previous call sign was KC5QZI.
Texas State Convention & Hamfest
Friday, February 20, 2026, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
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