Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society
Events
May 17, 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 8:00 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.
“Show & Tell” by MARS Members.
Next Regular Meeting
Thursday, June 12, 2025 • 7:00 PM CT
MEMBERS: This is the second of our two yearly business meetings. This will be a hybrid in-person/remote meeting. However, it’s important that you try to attend in person.
Item 1—We will vote in our new officers for FY 2025-26.
Item 2—We will vote on important club business that will determine the future of MARS.
Item 3—“Show-n-Tell” Show off your latest ham projects.
Radio Play Day
Radio Play Days are the third Saturday of the month.
Saturday, June 21, 2025. • 10:00 AM – about 2:00 PM
Getting Started with Winlink
Field Day Plans
Amateur Testing
Saturday, June 21, 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
Play Day in the PAARK with LAARK
Saturday May 31, 2025
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, May 31, MARS and the Lake Area Amateur Radio Klub (LAARK) will have a joint Play Day at the Lions Club Park, 4800 Nash Drive, in The Colony. There will be a portable tower with a beam antenna. Bring your HF rig and your laptop with logging software to spend an afternoon of working state QSO parties.
But wait! There’s more! There will be a chili cookoff and potluck lunch so bring your best chili recipe and some food to share and don’t forget to bring your family!
10:00 AM to Noon CT: Learn to assemble a Mosley beam and how a portable tower is erected.
Noon to 1:00 PM CT: Chili cookoff and lunch.
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM CT: Work a state QSO party with your rig using the beam on the tower!
This is all weather permitting so check back often for updates.
DFW Ham Expo
Friday, June 6–Saturday, June 7
Vista Mall Event Center, 2401 S. Stemmons Fwy in Lewisville.
MARS is hosting 4 tables to sell some club-owned items. You are welcome to bring items for the Club to sell on consignment. We will be at the event from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Friday and 9:00 AM Saturday until closing around 3:00 PM.
Here are the essential notes:
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For Club Members, there is a 10% commission up to $20.00 that the Club retains.
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For non-Members there is a 10% commission, but there is no 20-dollar cap.
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You must have your item marked with a description, price, and your call sign. If an item is too large for the table, you may provide a clear high-resolution photograph and the above information. No links to eBay or other online sale sites please.
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You must provide a separate sheet with the description, price, your call sign and the absolute minimum price you are willing to accept. The sheet must also have your phone number where you can be reached during the event.
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Please pick up your items before the end of the day on Saturday. As we have no way of storing equipment, we will not be responsible for your items after the show.
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The Club may, at its discretion, accept sellable items as an outright donation. We are not your recycling bin, so no junk please.
More information is on the Expo website, https://www.dfwhamexpo.com/. If you have any questions, or wish to volunteer to monitor the tables, please shoot us an email, KB5A.radio@gmail.com. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Expo!
Field Day on the Way
Saturday, June 28–Sunday, June 29, 2025
Stop right now and reserve the date on your family calendar. Plan to bring your kids and get them on the air. This year’s ARRL Field Day will be held in Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church in Farmers Branch.
We have leadership positions open and we need volunteers to setup antennas, setup the operating room, cook, and especially, to operate radios. Yes, it is air conditioned. Yes, there will be food involved. Yes, you can stay up and operate into the wee hours of the morning if you want and if your body will let you (bring a sleeping bag just in case). To volunteer, send an email to FieldDay@kb5a.org.
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