Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society
News
August 18, 2025
W5SQA Recognized for his Lifetime Achievement
At our August 14 meeting, Bob Linker, W5SQA, was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of service and leadership to Amateur Radio. The award was presented by Darrell Crimmins, KG5E, Dave Lane, N5GDL, George Williams, KG5GXU, and David Gilpin, K5GIL. Bob is a founding lifetime member of MARS.
Build-A-Thon Solder Smoke
MARS Hams gathered at the Josey Ranch Lake Library on July 19 Play Day to work on their nifty uSDX 5-Band multimode QRP transceiver. This small rig is very popular but requires some skill in assembly. Magnifiers were the order of the day along with tiny tools and fine fingers.
Even with a few “uh-ohs,” everyone seemed to be having a good time. Dave Lane, N5GDL, 3D printed some very nice enclosures; much better than those you can find online.
At this writing the kit is still available from Amazon. Thanks go to Dave, George Williams, KG5GXU, and David Gilpin, K5GIL, for managing this project and putting together a handy Reference Guide you can download: uSDX Reference Guide.
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Next Regular Meeting
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 7:00 PM
Andrew Koenig, KE5GDB, will be on hand to talk to us about ballooning and amateur radio.
More details on the EVENTS page.
License Testing
Allan Batteiger, WB5QNG, will have an in-person test session on the third Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Check the EVENTS page for details. Allan continues to offer remote testing sessions as well. Please visit https://wb5qng.org/ to learn how to sign up.
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Next scheduled nets
ARES® Training
September 14, 2025, 8:00 PM CT
145.210 Tone 110.9
RACES Training
September 21, 2025, 7:45 PM CT
145.210 Tone 110.9
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