Monthly ARES Net
Please note that the net normally occurs on the 4th Thursday of the month. However, due to Thanksgiving, this month it will be on the 4th Thursday. The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123.
2025 ARRL Straight Key Night
For more information: https://www.arrl.org/straight-key-night
UTC Times: 0000-2359 Wednesday, January 1, 2025
2025 ARRL RTTY Roundup
Complete rules can be found at: https://www.arrl.org/rtty-roundup
UTC Times: 1800 Saturday, January 4th to 2359 Sunday, January 5th, 2025
January 2025 Kids Day
Complete rules can be found at: https://www.arrl.org/kids-day
UTC Times: 1800-2359 Saturday, January 4, 2025
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
ARRL January VHF Contest
Complete rules can be seen at: https://www.arrl.org/january-vhf
UTC Times: 1900 Saturday, January 18th to 0359 Monday, January 20th
Monthly ARES Net
The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. The “Net Controller” for each month is determined at the association’s monthly business meeting held on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
Winter Field Day
The primary objective of Winter Field Days is to set up an amateur radio field station and successfully make multiple contacts. All licensed amateur radio operators are encouraged to participate. For more information: click —> Home - WFDA
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
2025 ARRL International DX Contest
Complete rules can be found at: https://www.arrl.org/arrl-dx
UTC Times: 0000-2359 Sunday, February 16, 2025
Monthly ARES Net
The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. The “Net Controller” for each month is determined at the association’s monthly business meeting held on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
2025 ARRL International DX Contest
Complete rules can be found at: https://www.arrl.org/arrl-dx
UTC Times: 0000-2359 Sunday, March 2, 2025
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
Monthly ARES Net
The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. The “Net Controller” for each month is determined at the association’s monthly business meeting held on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
Monthly ARES Net
The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. The “Net Controller” for each month is determined at the association’s monthly business meeting held on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
Spring SET
The Northern New York Section will be conducting a Spring Simulated Emergency Test (SET) on the 60 meter band. This set will be run like a net with the exchange of signal reports. For additional details go to: https://nnyarrl.org/emcomm/set
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
Monthly ARES Net
The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. The “Net Controller” for each month is determined at the association’s monthly business meeting held on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
Monthly ARES Net
The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. The “Net Controller” for each month is determined at the association’s monthly business meeting held on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
2025 Field Days
“Be prepared” is the famous Boy Scouts motto, but is equally true for the Amateur Radio license holders, people who are at all times ready to help neighbors and the authorities in the times of emergency in which communication can spell the difference between a hard time survived and a tragic disaster.
The annual event is an opportunity for the Schoharie County Amateur Radio Association and other radio operators across the country to enjoy good fellowship while honing skills needed for emergency field operation.
~ Bert Mayne, KC2ABB
Town pavilion next to the Carlisle Town Hall, 541 Crommie Rd., Carlisle, NY
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
Monthly ARES Net
The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. The “Net Controller” for each month is determined at the association’s monthly business meeting held on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
Southern Adirondack Hamfest
Southern Adirondack Hamfest, Sacandaga Park and River Walk, 2834 NY-30, Speculator, NY.
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
Monthly ARES Net
The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. The “Net Controller” for each month is determined at the association’s monthly business meeting held on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
VHF Contest
For a complete set of rules: https://www.arrl.org/september-vhf
UTC Times: 1800 Saturday, September 14th to 0259 Monday, September 16th
Monthly ARES Net
The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. The “Net Controller” for each month is determined at the association’s monthly business meeting held on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
Monthly ARES Net
The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. The “Net Controller” for each month is determined at the association’s monthly business meeting held on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
2023 Pumpkin Patrol
Pumpkin Patrol - Members of SCARA will monitor activities on the bridges overlooking I-88 to assure nothing is being thrown onto the highway during Halloween.
2023 Pumpkin Patrol
Pumpkin Patrol - Members of SCARA will monitor activities on the bridges overlooking I-88 to assure nothing is being thrown onto the highway during Halloween.
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
Monthly ARES Net
Please note that the net normally occurs on the 4th Thursday of the month. However, due to Thanksgiving, this month it will be on the 4th Thursday. The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. Net controller for this month Is Rocco Conte
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
2023 Pumpkin Patrol
Pumpkin Patrol - Members of SCARA will monitor activities on the bridges overlooking I-88 to assure nothing is being thrown onto the highway during Halloween.
2023 Pumpkin Patrol
Pumpkin Patrol - Members of SCARA will monitor activities on the bridges overlooking I-88 to assure nothing is being thrown onto the highway during Halloween.
Monthly ARES Net
The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. Net controller for this month to be named.
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
2024 Simulated Emergency Test
NNY Section (as well as ARRL) are preparing for the 2024 Simulated Emergency Test (SET). “This nationwide event is among the best chances of the year for amateur radio operators to plan for and practice their emergency communication skills in an organized and coordinated effort with public service agencies and organizations in your community, ARRL Section, or state.” ~ QST Magazine, September 2024 issue.
Details regarding SCARA participation have be en emailed to members. Those individuals actively participating have been given their deployment locations and more specific drill details.
Individuals may “listen-in” on the repeater.
Monthly ARES Net
The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. Net controller for this month to be named.
UHF Contest - Leonard Mt. Fire Tower
SCARA will once again participate in the UHF Contest at the summit of Leonard Mountain in Gilboa, NY. Contest details will be released at a later date.
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
Saratoga Hamfest
The Saratoga County Amateur Radio Association presents it’s 38th Annual Hamfest. The event will take place at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. For further information email: Hamfest@K2DLL@.org
Monthly ARES Net
The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. Net controller for this month to be named.
HamXposition - Marlbourgh, MA
The Annual HamXposition will be held in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Times show to the left are just general times. For more specific scheduling information and to purchase tickets, etc. please visit their website: https://hamxposition.org/
Southern Adirondack Hamfest
Southern Adirondack Hamfest, Sacandaga Park and River Walk, 2834 NY-30, Speculator, NY.
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
Monthly ARES Net
The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. Net controller for this month to be named.
Special Event Station: Esperance Presbyterian Church
The Special Event Station will be on the air in Esperance, NY, celebrating the Bicentennial of the Esperance Presbyterian Church from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 14. We'll be using both ssb and cw, using 20m and 40m bands respectively.
For additional information contact Bert Mayne at mayneliner@msn.com
For QSL cards, send contact information to nq2u@outlook.com
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
Monthly ARES Net
The monthly ARES net will take place on the club’s repeater, 146.610, PL 123. Net controller for this month is Matt Lacy, NQ2U
2024 Field Days
“Be prepared” is the famous Boy Scouts motto, but is equally true for the Amateur Radio license holders, people who are at all times ready to help neighbors and the authorities in the times of emergency in which communication can spell the difference between a hard time survived and a tragic disaster.
The annual event is an opportunity for the Schoharie County Amateur Radio Association and other radio operators across the country to enjoy good fellowship while honing skills needed for emergency field operation.
~ Bert Mayne, KC2ABB
Town pavilion next to the Carlisle Town Hall, 541 Crommie Rd., Carlisle, NY
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
Black Fly Challenge
Ham radio operators will be providing communications assistance for the bicycle race associated with this event. Specific details will be published (including a more accurate time frame) when they become available. If you are interested in being a part of the “communications team” please contact N1YR@copper.net
East Greenbush Hamfest
The East Greenbush Hamfest will be held on Sunday, June 2nd. The event will be held at the East Greenbush Fire House Pavilion on Phillips Road in Rensselaer, NY. Times for the hamfest have not yet been announced. The times shown to the left are used only to record the event on the calendar. The times will be corrected when they become official.
SCARA ARES NET
SCARA will conduct an ARES NET on the 4th Thursday of each month on the repeater. 146.610 MHz, PL of 123.0
Thousand Island Repeater Club Hamfest
Thousand Island Repeater Club Hamfest to be held at the Depauville Volunteer Fire Department, 15231 School Street, Depauville, NY 13632.
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/thousand-islands-repeater-club-hamfest-3
Hamvention - Dayton, Ohio
The Annual Hamvention will take place in Dayton, Ohio. Times are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on May 17th and 18th. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on May 19th.
Website: https://hamvention.org/
SCARA Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of SCARA to conduct official business of the association and discuss various items of mutual interests regarding amateur radio. There is often educational segments following the meetings to help members fully enjoy the hobby.
Worl d Amateur Radio Day
World Amateur Radio Day, held each year on April 18, is celebrated worldwide by radio amateurs and their national associations. On this day we invite all radio amateurs to take to the airwaves to enjoy our global friendship with other amateurs, and to show our skills and capabilities to the public.
~Take from the ARRL: April 2023 issue of The Current