| Date of Event | Time | Name of Event | Organizer/Contact/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2-5 | - | HPM Special Event – An ARA-sponsored event in honor of Hiram Percy Maxim, co-founder of ARRL | Garry (W3GTL), gtlaing@yahoo.com |
| Sep 6 | 6P-? | License Examination Session | Brian, w3pdw@earthlink.net, 717-264-6403 |
| Sep 6 | ~7-9P | ARA Business Meeting | |
| Sep 17 | 8A-12P | ARA Tailgate-Fest | Steve, struhariks@gmail.com, 240-818-1248 |
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:
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!
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]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.
Nelson Sollenberger gave a very informative presentation to the membership of the Antietam Radio Association during the March Activities Meeting covering use of EZNEC, specifically related to the HAM Community. He was also kind enough to provide a PDF version of his Powerpoint presenation for use on W3CWC.ORG…..
[Read More]I am sorry to report the passing of a long time supporter and life-member of the Antietam Radio Association, Charles Mulligan. Charlie (N3MVR) entered the realm of silient key January 29, 2022 at the age of 85. You may read his obituary here
Funeral/Burial
Arrangements for Charles Edward Mulligan Jr. are currently pending. You may follow his obituary for updates.
The Antietam Radio Association extends its deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to Charlie’s entire family. He will be missed greatly.
The Antietam Radio Association (ARA) Winter Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, January 22. We expect approximately 35 participants this year. Friday, January 14 we turned in our final attendance count to the banquet provider, therefore no further reservations can be accepted.
When
Saturday January 22, 2022, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where
Morris Frock American Legion Post 42
405 Northern Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The National Electronics Museum is sponsoring live classes to help those who are vying for highest class license, the Amateur Extra. The class is live, via Zoom. Registration is required.
Classes are held Thursday evenings at 6:30P ET; The classes run for three hours each, and is held over 11 weeks. Classes begin January 20, 2022, and continue through March 31, 2022.
Those wishing to enroll should email Roland.Anders@comcast.net
