Events
April 1, 2020
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 by Remote
Due to the ongoing emergency, the dining room of our beloved Whataburger on the tollway is closed. Drive-through is still available, so if you wish, you can pick up your favorite breakfast at the window. Better yet, stay at home and scramble your own eggs.
Starting Saturday, March 28, at 10:00 AM CDT, MARS will host a Health & Welfare Net on our 145.21 repeater (offset -6 kHz; tone 110.9). This will be a semi-controlled net. Andy Parcel, KE5KOF, will be net control* but it’s going to be more open-ended. We want to know that you and yours are safe, and if there is anything another member can do for you.
*Want to be NCS for the Saturday H & W Net? Let Andy know, vpresident@kb5a.org
And we want to know what radio projects or other fun things you have found to do. Share them with everyone! You might give someone a good idea.
As always, please follow appropriate Repeater Etiquette. Until then, we’ll see you Saturday (or any other day) on the radio.
Next Regular Meeting
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Venue TBD
Next Scheduled Play Day
Saturday, May 23, 2020 (not a typo) 10:00 AM CDT to about 4:00 PM CDT
Carrollton Josey Ranch Lake Library, 1700 Keller Springs Road
coming attractions
Texas Parks and Wildlife facilities are closed until further notice. You may read the full release here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?req=20200319a
Maybe next year will be better.
TSPOTA Event Canceled
IARU World Amateur Radio Day
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Today celebrates the founding of the International Amateur Radio Union in Paris in 1925.
Ham-Com
Friday, June 12, 2020 • 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday, June 13, 202 • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Plano Event Center • 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074
ARRL Field Day
June 27–28, 2020
Sign up now to reserve your spot! Please go to