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Suffering from COVID-19 induced hamfest withdrawal?

Posted on July 15, 2020 by w5tcb

The first QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo Saturday and Sunday, August 8 – 9, has confirmed what it’s calling “a packed lineup of over 70 great speakers” for the ARRL-sanctioned event. Attendance is free and registration is open. Presentations will cover a range of topics, with two … Continue reading →

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It’s like Deja Vu all over again (again)

Posted on July 13, 2020 by w5tcb

Much like June, May, and April before that, a face-to-face meeting is not advisable for July. Our meeting on July 14 will be an On-The-Air Net at 6:00PM on the 146.880 repeater. Attached below are the meeting minutes for June, … Continue reading →

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That’s a Wrap!

Posted on June 28, 2020 by w5tcb

Now that Field Day 2020 is in the books, a few reminders: The deadline for submitting your Field Day entry is July 28, 2020. Late entries will not be accepted. A 50-point bonus may be claimed by a group submitting … Continue reading →

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Field Day 2020 (The COVID-19 Edition)

Posted on June 21, 2020 by w5tcb

Field Day 2020 (The COVID-19 Edition) Field Day is scheduled for June 27-28, 2020. Unfortunately, it is just not advisable to gather as a club for Field Day this year, but there are still ways that you can individually participate. … Continue reading →

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It’s like Deja Vu all over again

Posted on June 8, 2020 by w5tcb

Much like May, and April before that, a face-to-face meeting is not advisable for June. Our meeting on June 9 will be an On-The-Air Net at 6:00PM on the 146.880 repeater. Attached below are the meeting minutes for May should … Continue reading →

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Radio in the Time of COVID-19

Posted on May 11, 2020 by w5tcb

Much like April, a face-to-face meeting is not advisable for May. Our meeting on May 12 will be an On-The-Air Net at 6:00PM on the 146.880 repeater. Attached below are the meeting minutes for April for your reading pleasure.

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March Meeting Minutes

Posted on April 6, 2020 by w5tcb
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March is Member’s Choice!

Posted on March 7, 2020 by w5tcb

The SPA Amateur Radio Association will meet at 6pm Tuesday night (March 10) at the Garland County Emergency Management building. It’s Member’s Choice! You get to choose the topic. Jump over to Facebook and leave a comment with your choice … Continue reading →

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February Meeting

Posted on February 1, 2020 by w5tcb

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 11 at 6pm. We will continue our discussion about DMR, and how we can expand our capabilities in Hot Springs. The meeting is open to all regardless of whether you are … Continue reading →

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Winter Field Day 2020 Rewind

Posted on January 28, 2020 by w5tcb

For 2020, SARA’s winter field day gathering was held at Entergy Park just above Carpenter Dam. Attendance was outstanding with a total of seventeen people checking in. For a “winter” field day, the weather cooperated nicely with a sunny day … Continue reading →

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