| Date | Event | Location/Flyer |
|---|---|---|
| May 28 | Memorial Day Hamfest | Howard County Fair Grounds |
| Jun 3 | W4OVH Ole Virginia Tailgate | Manassas Park, VA |
| Jun 10 | Bloomsburg Hamfest | Lime Ridge, PA |
| Jun 18 | Father’s Day Hamfest at Arcadia | Upperco, MD |
| Jul 1 | Firecracker Hamfest | Harrisburg, PA |
| Jul 29 | CVARC 2023 Hamfest - ARRL PA State Convention | Chambersburg, PA |
| Aug 5 | Reading Radio Club Hamfest | |
| Aug 6 | 72nd Annual Berryville Hamfest |
| Date of Event | Time | Name of Event | Organizer/Contact/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27 | 9-11A | ARA Monthly Breakfast | Hub City Diner at 190 Railway Lane. Reservations under “Radio Club." |
| Jun 6 | 7-9P | ARA Business Meeting | |
| Jun 20 | 7-9P | ARA Activities Meeting | |
| Jun 23 | ?-? | ARRL Field Day Early Setup | Ruritan Park – check back for actual start time |
| Jun 24-June 25 | 2P Sat-1:59P Sun ET | ARRL Field Day | Leitersburg Ruritan Park |
| Jul 4 | — | NO MEETING | Moved to Jul 11 because of holiday |
| Jul 11 | 7-9P | ARA Business Meeting | In lieu of first Tuesday mtg on July 4 |
By all accounts, this season’s ARA hamfest was very successful; as we were selling tickets to the event, I noticed that the parking lot was almomst completely full. Not just some of the time, but almost all of the day!
As the forums were drawing to a close, and the auction began, it too seemed to be a successful.
[Read More]Steven Feld, WB2GSL, has a complete Kenwood 70 cm repeater for sale; Steven is asking $200.00 for the entire unit, which includes the equipment rack.
Steven purchased this repeater a few years ago at a police auction, but has never actually used/had it on the air. He does say that it seems to be in very good condition.
If you are interested please contact Steven via email at ksf11@verizon.net.
The Antietam Radio Association (ARA) Activities meeting, originally scheduled for November 15, 2022 was recently cancelled due to inclimate weather/hazardous driving conditions. Following that same approach, the pre-meeting social that is usually held before the Activities meeting is also cancelled.
[Read More]The 60th Annual JFK Ultramarathon will be held November 19, 2022; the race will start promptly at 6:30 AM and runs for a duration of 13 hours.
As in many years past, the Antietam Radio Association provides complete communications support during the race. All positions for this year’s race have been filled. For more in-depth reading of all of the details about this major event, visit https://www.jfk50mile.org/details/.
We plan on operating 20, 40, and 80 meters on phone, or CW on any band. As is customary, you will keep a log of your contacts to aid in fulfilling the QSL requests. Operate from your home QTH!
[Read More]The National Electronics Museum is sponsoring live classes to help those who are ready to get their first Amateur Radio license, the Technician level license.
The class is live, via Zoom! Registration is required! Email Roland.Anders@comcast.net. Classes:
As in years past, the Antietam Radio Association is providing communications for the Fort Ritchie Triathlon, that Racine Multisports presents each year.
We still have places available for anyone who would like to support this fine event –
[Read More]We are pleased to have new information about the upcoming Hagerstown area Tailgate-Fest 2022.
View and/or Download the recently completed and posted flyer!
As always, stay tuned!
About a week ago we received an email from Craig Mohn, KA3ICJ. He is offering a few pieces of equipment, including:
Follow this link to read his entire email and find out a little more.
The Mountain Club of Maryland is holding its biennial Hike Across Maryland on May 7, 2022. The Frederick Amatuer Radio Club will provide communications support for the event, staffing checkpoints and relaying hiker progress information.
The hike starts at PenMark Park near Cascade, MD and works south to Harper’s Ferry, WV.
FARC has reached out to the ARA, and offered the opportunity to volunteer alongside them to provide additional support for during the event. If you are eager to volunteer for a very worthwhile cause (or maybe to exercise some new-to-you ham gear you had just purchased at the Great Hagerstown Hamfest, then please read this more detailed flyer about what to expect to learn how you can volunteer click this link.
