Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society
Events
September 24, 2023
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 8:00 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, October 12, 2023 • 6:30 PM
“Hunting the Fox”
Tony Mendina, NT5TM, will explore the lure of the amateur radio Fox Hunt.
This will be a hybrid in-person/remote meeting. We’d love to have an eyeball QSO, but you may join by Zoom. You will receive an invitation if you are subscribed to our Newsletter.
Play Day
The next Play Day is Saturday, October 21, 2023
10:00 AM ≈ 3:00 PM CT
Play Days are on the third Saturday of each month.
We will be in the Large Room just inside the front door.
Questions? Please contact Steve Darrah, KD5YPB@ARRL.net
Amateur Testing
Saturday, October 21, 2023 • 10:30 AM ≈ 11:30 AM CT
Allan Batteiger, WB5QNG, will have an in-person test session in the Conference Room.
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
Jamboree on the Air/Jamboree on the Internet (JOTA/JOTI)
October 20–22, 2023
The world’s largest scouting event is coming in October—on the air and on the internet! JOTA is a spectacular opportunity to introduce Scouts to amateur radio. For many, this will be their first exposure to the world of ham radio. Some will go on to become hams and enjoy the hobby for a lifetime. A few will even find the basis of a career in science and technology.
JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts and hams around the world, around the nation, and in your own community. Scouts will be using all amateur radio modes to make contacts. You can find preferred frequencies at the K2BSA website, https://k2bsa.net/scout-frequencies/. For more information, visit https://k2bsa.net or just click the patch.
Texoma Hamarama
Friday October 27, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM CT
Saturday October 28, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM CT
Please visit http://www.hamarama.org/index.php for complete details or click the logo.
Festival at the Switchyard
Downtown Carrollton
Saturday, November 4, 2023 • 11:00 AM CT to 10:00 PM CT
Monitor this space for details to come.
Christmas Party
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Monitor this space for details to come.
“H” is for Ham
Heathkit made its last ham-related gear in 1988.
Hammarlund closed in 1973.
Hallicrafters closed in 1972.
Harvey-Wells was done by 1958.
(All dates approximate.)
It should be noted that there is one amateur radio “H” manufacturer making fine equipment today and that would be Hilberling GmbH.
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