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Proposed Minutes
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Announcements
- Next meeting is 5-MARCH-2019 PBC West Boca Library
Calendar
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This Month’s Speaker
Les Kalmus W2LK – The 2018 VP6D Ducie Island expedition: behind the scene
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Monthly Meeting Agenda
TBA
Ham Shack News
Linear Amp operation is being adjusted
QSL Report (by Ed N4II)
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Dx Operating News and Information
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The very latest information on DX Operating News, including DXPeditions, DXCC, and QSL information
Contests and Special Events
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Looking for upcoming contests and special events from around the world?
Wintah Field Day 2019
Results to be announced at the next monthly meeting by Gerry.Z
Hamcation
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Save the date 8 to 10 February 2019.
CAR POOLING
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New Website Capability
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- Training Video
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Training Classes
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Free Laurel VEC Testing
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About Our Members
Silent Key
- Keith McPhail (CLICK FOR HIS OBIT)
Our Support
If you know of a BRARA member experiencing any personal challenges in need of support, or is a SILENT KEY, please let the BRARA board know and we’ll reach out and offer our support. Thank you Robert Kares K3SUH for corresponding to our members.
New Hams Corner
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New Membership Form
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Welcome New Members
- KK4TSP Keith Cavanaugh
- WB2QWU Philip Fruchtman
- W4EJO Erik Olmer
- KN4FQY Angelo Caruso
- KC2JVS Bonnie Greenfeld
- K8BQ Michael Greenfeld
- KD2CRH Francine Taylor
- KC2WE Seth Taylor
Statistics
- 105 paid members
- 8 new members since last month
- 24 new members since 1-OCT 2018
- 8 new members fiscal year to date
- 2 pending online applications
- 82 renewals for 2019
Local DMR Repeaters
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Scheduled DMR Nets
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- Sun 8.00 pm TG-3112529 SeFL FL Tech
- Wed 9.00 pm TG-3 NA Tech
- Sat 12.00 noon TG-1 WW
- Sat 8.00 pm TG-310035 GCARC KnowItAll Net
SEFL DMR Tech Net
A few weeks ago the South East Florida (SEFL) DMR Tech Net resumed on TG 3112529 which is the DMR ID for N4BRF our club callsign. You may also access the Gold Coast ARC DMR 70cm Repeater on 443.3500 CC-11 to join the fun. A new code plug has been provide to enable members to access the GCARC TG 3112529. See our HOME page for the codeplugs.
Local Analog Repeater Nets
- Daily 6.00 pm SEFL Traffic 146.61 MHz
- Fri 7:30 pm SATERN Net WARC 147.285 + PL-103.5 CANCELLED
BRARA Open House
We meet every Wednesday and Saturday morning between 09:30 and 13:00 for our Open House, and for any work that needs to be done at the Shack. Anyone interested in exploring Amateur Radio is encouraged to stop in for a visit.
Newsletter Guidelines
Thanks for all who submitted articles and I hope you continue to do so. We’re also looking for new writers as well. Here are some guidelines for article submissions.
- Text should be in MS Word or equivalent, saved as a .DOC file. ASCII text written in an email works too.
- Write your best stuff, but don’t sweat the grammar. That’s why there’s an editor.
- Please submit pictures/illustrations as separate files, don’t embed them in the text.
- Be sure to submit clear, in-focus photos
Monday Night Nets
BRARA runs two significant Monday Night Nets on the 145.290 MHz (–0.600) [110.9] repeater:
- BRARA Voice Communications Net: 7pm, check-in via EchoLink Node is 826953.
- South County NBEMS Net: 8pm, mixed-mode Analog Voice and using FLDigi/FLMsg.
Social Media Committee
A committee was formed to update, simplify and modernize BRARA social media: W4BFL (Jerry), KO4XL (Bruce), N1QFH (John C).
Club Repeaters
- 144.390 APRS Repeater
- 145.070 Packet Repeater
- 145.290 –0.600 [PL 110.9] EC-826953
- 442.875 +5.000 [PL 110.9]
- GPS Location: 26.39724 –80.09485
Club Ham Shack
West Delray Regional Park
10875 West Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33446
Board of Directors Scheduled Meetings
The BRARA Board of Directors:
K4BH (Jeff S.), KE4OBV (Patrick),KO4XL (Bruce), N1QFH (John C.), WA2VNV (George), W4AEQ (Jeff R.),W4BFL (Jerry).
We hold scheduled monthly Board meetings at 12:00 Noon at the Shack on the Sunday preceding the next General Meeting.
Donations and Contributions
Contributions to BRARA— a 501(c)(3) organization—are tax deductible as charitable donations. As you complete your membership renewal or begin your year-end tax planning, please consider making a donation to BRARA.
Please donate to BRARA via Amazon Smiles:
Search for: Boca Raton Amateur Radio Association
Planned Giving: Please also consider BRARA when updating or initiating planned giving (including charitable gift annuities, bequests and gifts or retirement plan assets) and other assets.
Apparel Donations
- $10 donation–BRARA Name Plate with your Call Sign.
- $30 donation-BRARA Polo Shirt with your Call Sign.
- $40 donation-BRARA button down red cotton/poly shirt (short sleeve) with Call Sign.
For more Information
Website: www.brara.org Twitter: BRARA@N4BRF Instagram: #BRARA_N4BRF
Facebook: CLICK VIEW FACEBOOK
Please be advised that the above are the official BRARA social media sites. No other social media sites are recognized by BRARA.
Newsletter Contributions
Got an idea for an article? Or constructive critique? Want to share club news and events? How about writing a short 30-minute project idea? Your submissions to the Radio Flyer are needed to help keep this one of the best club newsletters in South Florida.
Please send articles to W4AEQ@BRARA.org
Ham Shack Access Rules
To obtain a key to the BRARA Ham Shack you must be a member in good standing for a minimum of one continuous year, hold a valid FCC Amateur Radio License, and complete a short training session with one of the Club officers.
Radio Flyer Purpose
The purpose of this newsletter is to keep club members and other interested hams updated on club events and ham activities in the Greater Boca Raton Area. We hope you enjoy this month’s issue as much as we did publishing it!
Address
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Copyright and Protection
Copyright © 2018 Boca Raton Amateur Radio Association (BRARA).
Reproduction of material from any BRARA web page without written permission is strictly prohibited.
Editor
73 de Jeff W4AEQ Vice President
