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

January 15, 2025

  • Volunteer Exam (VE) Test Session

    January 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

    January 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. Can’t attend in person? Join us virtually via Zoom! Click here to Join the Zoom Meeting. 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!

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January 25, 2025

  • Winter Field Day

    January 25, 2025  11:00 am - January 26, 2025  4:59 pm
    Kopernik Observatory Science, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal_NY

    Winter Field Day is a communications exercise held on the last full weekend in January. WFD can be worked from the comfort of your home or in a remote location. You can participate by yourself or get your whole club involved. Open to participants worldwide, amateur radio operators may use any mode on frequencies on the HF, VHF or UHF bands. Similar to the ARRL’s Field Day, bonus points are earned in several ways; non-commercial power sources, operating from remote locations and satellite contacts.

    For more information about this year’s event, Ham Radio 2.0 invited the members of the Winter Field Day Team to discuss the updates to the 2025 Winter Field Day Rules.   youtube.com/watch?v=Jg-JDF7j4Jk 

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January 26, 2025

  • Winter Field Day

    January 25, 2025  11:00 am - January 26, 2025  4:59 pm
    Kopernik Observatory Science, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal_NY

    Winter Field Day is a communications exercise held on the last full weekend in January. WFD can be worked from the comfort of your home or in a remote location. You can participate by yourself or get your whole club involved. Open to participants worldwide, amateur radio operators may use any mode on frequencies on the HF, VHF or UHF bands. Similar to the ARRL’s Field Day, bonus points are earned in several ways; non-commercial power sources, operating from remote locations and satellite contacts.

    For more information about this year’s event, Ham Radio 2.0 invited the members of the Winter Field Day Team to discuss the updates to the 2025 Winter Field Day Rules.   youtube.com/watch?v=Jg-JDF7j4Jk 

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