Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society
Events
April 1, 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, April 9, 2026 • 7:00 PM CT
Anthony Luscre, K8ZT, will talk about contesting with N1MM logging software.
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 regular Play Day falls on April 18, the same day as Texas State Parks on the Air, therefore
our next Play Day is Saturday, May 16, 2026. • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
We will be in the Environmental Room in the back of the Library.
Ron Reeves, NN5R, will be building a homebrew overvoltage protection circuit and he’s got “some ’splainin’ to do” according to Ricky Ricardo and George, KG5GXU.
The kit that we were going to use is no longer available, but if you were lucky enough to snag one, bring it and we’ll build it together. We plan to have Elmers and soldering stations standing by.
If you would like to build an overvoltage protection circuit for your 12-voltish station supply, send an email to FieldDay@KB5A.org. Ron has a list of parts you’ll need to order from Mouser or your favorite parts house. If you’re not ready to build the circuit, come anyway and learn about the circuit. Bonus: Those upgrading to a General Class license will learn some of the “why” behind the answers to those power supply questions.
Amateur Testing
Saturday, April 18, 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.
Upcoming events
ARRL Contest Calendar
ARRL Special Events
Free On-line Operating Classes
April 2 through June 18, 2026
The Potomac Valley Radio Club is hosting free, weekly, 3-hour Amateur Radio Operating Class via Zoom. Sessions will be 2 to 3 hours long beginning at 5:30 PM CDT. Typically, two topics are covered per evening. The presenters will be folks very experienced in the various subjects.
A detailed syllabus will be published before the classes begin. Attend as many as you like, but you must register for the classes. To receive registration information, contact Rol Anders, K3RA, at roland.anders@comcast.net .
Belton HamEXPO!
Friday, April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM, Tailgating
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
Please visit https://tarc.org/hamexpo-schedule/ for more information or just tap the logo.
Texas State Parks on the Air
Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:00 PM–Sunday, April 19, 2026, 6:59 PM CDT
MARS will return to activate the Johnson Branch Unit of Ray Roberts State Park. There will be food so you’ll need to sign up. Go now to let us know you’re coming.
Meanwhile, visit the TSPOTA website for details about the event or just tap the logo.
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