BARA

BARA is an organization dedicated to all aspects of amateur radio, including communications technology, emergency communication, electronics (hobby,   experimentation, robotics, etc.) and community service. BARA dates to at least 1915, by which
time its predecessor the Binghamton Progressive Radio Association had
formed.

BARA meetings are held at Kopernik Observatory and Science Center on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 PM. Everyone is welcome!

Membership is open to anyone interested in radio and electronics technology.

The Binghamton Amateur Radio Association, Inc. is an ARRL-affiliated club.

Helpful Information: https://qsl.net/n/ne2w//info/

Upcoming Events

October 15, 2025

  • Volunteer Exam (VE) Test Session

    October 15, 2025  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Kopernik Observatory Science, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY

    This Volunteer Exam (VE) Test Session is an opportunity for amateur radio enthusiasts to take their licensing exams. To participate, individuals must bring their Federal Registration Number (FRN) or a photocopy of their current license, along with a government-issued photo ID. If you don't already have an FRN number, you can create one through the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) website. Walk-ins are accepted.

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  • BARA Monthly Club Meeting

    October 15, 2025  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Kopernik Observatory Science, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY

    Everyone is welcome to attend as BARA meetings are open to all. The only prerequisite for attending is an interest in Amateur Radio. In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet other ham radio operators in your area and learn from their experiences as well. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, make new friends, and celebrate the world of Ham Radio. We can’t wait to see you there. Can’t attend in person? Join us virtually via Zoom! Click here to Join the Zoom Meeting. 

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October 18, 2025

  • New York QSO Party

    October 18, 2025  10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Kopernik Observatory Science, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY

    We plan to operate from 10 AM to 10 PM, covering the full duration of the New York QSO Party. Assistance for setup at 8:30 AM, and break-down/clean-up at the end of the day is always welcome. We do not have commitments for anyone operating late, though we plan to be at Kopernik until 10 PM. Hopefully, we will not be alone. We can support simultaneous operation of five stations at Kopernik and look forward to operators working across the bands, on both phone and CW. Digital mode excludes FT-4/8, so unless we set up RTTY, we will have to pass on digital mode. Unlike Field Day, operating under your own call is a separate contest submission, and those contacts do not aggregate into the club total.
    Please review the rules posted at New York QSO Party Rules for full details.

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