Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society
News
April 22, 2025
Bike MS Needs Hams
Organizers of the Bike MS: Round-Up Ride are seeking communicators for their event starting on May 3. If you’re looking for an event to use your amateur radio skills, this is your opportunity. Go now to the EVENTS page for more information and links to sign up.
Joint Play Day 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. The fun begins at 10:00 AM. Check out all the details on the EVENTS page.
April 12, 2025—
MARS’ Texas State Parks On The Air (TSPOTA) team had a great time at the Johnson Branch Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park. This was a good rehearsal for ARRL Field Day in June and we’re looking forward to next year’s TSPOTA event.
In the back, L to R: Kevin Grantham, N5KRG; Darrell Crimmins, KG5E; George Williams, KG5GXU; David Gilpin, K5GIL; Austin Litman, N4AKL; and Ron Reeves, NN5R. In front: Kim Walter KI5ZOT; Gregory Maddra, KG5CKX; Collin Swain, KG5ELO; Liz Brown, K5EMB; Cyrus Swain (seated) and Mike Brown, W5MDB.
At the March 13 meeting, MARS President Andy Smolenski, KI5YLX, gave an excellent overview of the Automatic Packet Reporting System aka “APRS.” He explained that the system does much more than just tracking your location while you are on horseback. You’ll find a video of his talk on our YouTube channel.
Next Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:00 PM
“Preparedness Begins at Home” by Carrollton Emergency Management Coordinator Elliott Reep, K5EJR.
More details on the EVENTS page.
License Testing
Allan Batteiger, WB5QNG, will have an in-person test session on the third Saturday, May 17, 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
May 11, 2025, 8:00 PM CT
145.210 Tone 110.9
RACES Training
May 18, 2025, 7:45 PM CT
145.210 Tone 110.9
This American painter was born in April. He grew up to co-develop an early digital communications system.
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