Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society
Events
December 9, 2024
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, January 9, 2025 • 7:00 PM CT
**There is no regular meeting in December due to our annual Christmas Party.**
This will be a hybrid in-person/remote meeting. You will receive an invitation if you are subscribed to our Newsletter.
Radio Play Day
Radio Play Days are the third Saturday of the month.
Saturday, January 18, 2025 • 10:00 AM – about 3:00 PM
*** The JRL Library is not available; note temporary location. ***
Amateur Testing
Saturday, January 18, 2025 • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT
*** The JRL Library is not available; note temporary location. ***
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
MARS Annual Christmas Party
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Doors open at 6:30 PM; dinner at 7:00 PM
American Legion Post 597, 1024 Elm Street, Carrollton, Texas 75006
Dallas Marathon Needs Hams
December 15, 2024, 8:00 AM CT
As in years’ past, amateur radio operators are needed to work the Dallas Marathon on December 15. There are a number of communications positions open now. For information about communications, and links to documents, logistics, weather and how to sign up, go now to https://sites.google.com/site/dallasmarathoncomms/. For general information about the event itself, just click the logo.
Cowtown Hamfest
January 17, 2025 • 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT
January 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM CT
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