Binghamton Amateur Radio Assoc

November 15, 2025
  • BARA Breakfast
    November 15, 2025  9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Blue Dolphin, 7670 Vestal Pkwy West, Apalachin, NY

    Join us on the third Saturday of each month for good food and great company! Whether you're a longtime ham or just curious, it's a relaxed way to connect, swap stories, and enjoy a hearty meal. No agenda—just coffee, conversation, and camaraderie.

November 19, 2025
  • Volunteer Exam (VE) Test Session
    November 19, 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.

  • BARA Monthly Club Meeting
    November 19, 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

December 5, 2025
  • SKYWARN™ Recognition Day
    December 5, 2025  7:00 pm - December 6, 2025  7:00 pm
    National Weather Service Binghamton, 32 Dawes Dr, Johnson City, NY

    SKYWARN™ Recognition Day was developed in 1999 by the National Weather Service and the American Radio Relay League. It celebrates the contributions that SKYWARN™ volunteers make to the NWS mission, the protection of life and property.  weather.gov/crh/skywarnrecognition 

December 6, 2025
  • SKYWARN™ Recognition Day
    December 5, 2025  7:00 pm - December 6, 2025  7:00 pm
    National Weather Service Binghamton, 32 Dawes Dr, Johnson City, NY

    SKYWARN™ Recognition Day was developed in 1999 by the National Weather Service and the American Radio Relay League. It celebrates the contributions that SKYWARN™ volunteers make to the NWS mission, the protection of life and property.  weather.gov/crh/skywarnrecognition