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The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men

Posted on May 17, 2022 by w5tcb

Notice anything unusual about this antenna? The 147.180 repeater will be out of service until further notice due to apparent lightning damage to the antenna, repeater, and controller. Updated information will be provided when available.

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‘Twas the Month Before Field Day

Posted on May 9, 2022 by w5tcb

The Spa club will hold its May club meeting on May 10 at 6pm. It is time to get stirring on our preps for Field Day. With the solar index increasing, some may even be having visions of rare DX. … Continue reading →

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April Showers Bring May Flowers (and Skywarn Nets)

Posted on April 11, 2022 by w5tcb

The Spa club will hold its April club meeting on April 12 at 6pm. Likely topics include: The weather Status of High Peak (Mt. Ida) repeaters Field Day Changes to testing fees Why FT8 is ruining ham radio Various medical … Continue reading →

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New Amateur Radio Testing Fee Effective Date is April 19, 2022

Posted on March 28, 2022 by w5tcb

From KB6NU’s Ham Radio Blog: The $35 licensing fee that’s been talked about for more than a year now will finally be going into effect on April 19, 2022, according to Public Notice A-22-307A1, dated March 23, 2022. It says: This Public Notice … Continue reading →

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War and Peace (and Ham Radio)

Posted on March 7, 2022 by w5tcb

In spite of current events, the Spa club will hold its March club meeting on March 8 at 6pm. March 8, 2022 Garland County Department of Emergency Management 401 Mid America Blvd. 18:00 hrs All are welcome regardless of license … Continue reading →

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February Club Meeting

Posted on February 4, 2022 by w5tcb

The Spa Amateur Radio Association is pleased to announce that Josh KE5MHV, the new ARRL Emergency Management Director, will address the Spa Amateur Radio Association meeting February 8th, 2022 at 6pm. Please consider this an invitation to attend and pass … Continue reading →

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Winter Field Day 2022

Posted on January 27, 2022 by w5tcb

Field Day is not just for summertime anymore. Winter Field Day, sponsored by the Winter Field Day Association (WFDA), takes place the last full weekend of January each year. The annual event’s stated purpose is to encourage emergency operating preparedness … Continue reading →

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What’s New is Old Again

Posted on January 10, 2022 by w5tcb

The Spa club will hold its January club meeting on January 11 at 6pm. As has become our custom, we will have masks, hand sanitizer and ‘social distancing’ available for those that want to attend. January 11, 2022Garland County Department … Continue reading →

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Time to Party like its 2019

Posted on December 3, 2021 by w5tcb

The SPA Amateur Radio Association will be holding our Annual Holiday Dinner at Smokin’ In Style BBQ on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6pm. Note: This is NOT our Regular Meeting Night. Dinner is SELF PAY, through the line. All … Continue reading →

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Yes, Virginia, There is a Club Meeting This Month

Posted on November 9, 2021 by w5tcb

The Spa club will hold its November club meeting on November 9 at 6pm. Masks required to enter the building. We will have masks, hand sanitizer and ‘social distancing’ available for those that want to attend. November 9, 2021 Garland … Continue reading →

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