Binghamton Amateur Radio Assoc

July 16, 2025

  • Volunteer Exam (VE) Test Session
    July 16, 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
    July 16, 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. 

August 2, 2025

  • TCARA Ithaca Hamfest
    August 2, 2025  7:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Tompkins County Fairgrounds, 2150 Trumansburg Rd, Trumansburg, NY

    Hosted by the Tompkins County Amateur Radio Association. Adult admission is $7.00, which includes outside tailgating and door prize entry, while children under 12 are free with an adult. Activities kick off at 9:00 AM with a thrilling Foxhunt, where participants can test their signal-tracking skills and compete for prizes. For those looking to earn or upgrade their amateur radio license, a VE testing session for all three license classes will be held nearby at 9:00 AM at the Trumansburg Firehall, located at 74 W Main Street. Talk-In available on the AF2A repeater at 146.940 MHz (-600) with a PL tone 103.5 Hz.   For more information:  http://tcara-ny.org/hamfest/

August 16, 2025

  • KLARA Hamfest Howard, NY
    August 16, 2025  7:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Howard, NY 14809, USA

    ARRL EXAMS start at 10am

August 20, 2025

  • BARA Annual Picnic
    August 20, 2025  6:00 pm - 8:00 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. We will hold a brief club meeting to discuss some upcoming activities. We look forward to seeing you on August 21st at the Kopernik Observatory...