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Will it be a dream…or a dud?

Tonight at 6pm will be the monthly meeting of the Spa Amateur Radio Association. This month’s meeting will be a hybrid of a net on the 146.88 repeater and a Zoom meeting. How will this work you ask? Nobody knows … Continue reading

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It’s like Deja Vu all over again (and again, one more time)

Much like <insert last 2020 month name here>, a face-to-face meeting is not advisable for <insert current 2020 month name here> . Our meeting for <insert current 2020 month name here> will be an On-The-Air Net at 6:00PM on the … Continue reading

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Suffering from COVID-19 induced hamfest withdrawal?

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)

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!

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)

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

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

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

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March is Member’s Choice!

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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