Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society
Events
November 1, 2025
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, November 13, 2025 • 7:00 PM CT
Andy Parcel, KE5KOF, will talk about “Amateur Radio Safety.”
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.
Saturday, November 15, 2025. • 10:00 AM – about 2:00 PM
Amateur Testing
Saturday, November 15, 2025. • 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.
Upcoming events
ARRL Contest Calendar
ARRL Special Events
Festival at the Switchyard
Saturday, November 8, 8:00 AM Setup; 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Operations; 9:00 Wrap
MARS will again have a booth at this year’s Festival at the Switchyard in downtown Carrollton. As in years past this is our best opportunity to showcase Amateur Radio.
We are looking for volunteers to set up and work the booth. We have two-hour shifts available throughout the day.
Go now to sign up for this important event.
Fannin County Tailgate and Hamfest
Saturday, November 15, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
First ever Tailgate and Hamfest • Sponsored by the Fannin County Amateur Radio Club
Turkey Trot Needs Hams
Thursday, November 27
The Dallas Amateur Radio Club (DARC) is looking for operators to support the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, November 27, 2025. Please go to https://w5fc.org/2025/10/22/signup-for-2025-ymca-turkey-trot/ to sign up for this worthwhile event.
Christmas Party
Thursday, December 11, 2025 • 6:30 PM; Dinner served at 7:00
Dinner will be your choice of salmon as well as chicken or steak. The price remains the same as before, $25 per plate. A cash bar will be ready to serve you as well. Reservations are required so go now to https://www.kb5a.org/2025-christmas-dinner to place your order.
Raffle tickets for the Kenwood TH-D75A are still available. Check out our RAFFLE page to buy yours.
We provide these links as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society, Inc. of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. The Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society, Inc. bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.