Sparks from the Spa Newsletter – December 2019

Apparently the Fire Training Center is still being used as a Code Blue shelter, so our meeting will be held in the EOC in Ballston Spa. This is the same location we used last month. It is in Ballston Spa, on the opposite side the street from the Co-operative Extension building at 50 West High Street (AKA Route 67). If you need directions, just give a shout out on one of our repeaters, and you will be talked in.

There is no planned speaker, but this is our normal holiday get together. Plan on a good eyeball meeting and conversation. If you wish you may bring some goodies along to share with the others.

Here is the Sparks from the Spa Newsletter for December.

Jim KG2H

Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon – October 20, 2019

The 17th annual Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon is scheduled for Sunday, October 20th.

We need a few radio operators and other support folks to ensure a successful event. I’ve attached the information about the event but please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. We will be working with a couple of the area Amateur Radio clubs and the local CERT volunteers to help staff the event.

Please sign up directly via ARES Connect.

Learn more by visiting the Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon website.

Thanks
Fred – W2EMS
505-3733

Sparks from the Spa Newsletter – September 2019

Hi all,

Hope you all had a great summer. Attached is the September Sparks from the Spa Newsletter.

There are 2 VERY important announcements right now.

FIRST:
Our HAMFEST is on Sunday, September 8, mark this on your calendar. Along with the hamfest, is a VE Test Session to held that same day. The location is the Cooperative Extension Building at 50 West High Street, in Ballston Spa. The test Session starts at 8:30 AM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. See the article in the newsletter for the proper information to bring along with you.

SECOND:
Our monthly club meeting is the next day, On Monday, Sept 9. Please note that we have a NEW MEETING LOCATION. we will be meeting at the Fire Training Center, 1610 County Farm Road, just outside Ballston Spa. This the county’s campus with the Sherriff’s office and the Jail. The Fire Training Center is behind the Animal Shelter. This will be our permanent location. Give a call on .00 if you need help.

Jim KG2H

Hamfest 2019 – September 8

Saratoga County Amateur Radio Association
presents our 34th annual

HAMFEST 2019

Sunday, September 8th; Gates open at 7:00 am

Saratoga County Fair Grounds, 162 Prospect St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Only $6 per person includes hourly door prize drawing, plus 8’x8′ “tailgate” space

MAKE IT A HAM’S DREAM WEEKEND – 2 HAMFESTS!

BRING YOUR TICKET STUB FROM BOXBORO ON SATURDAY AND
GET INTO OUR FEST FOR HALF PRICE !! — ONLY $3 !!

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  • More hourly prizes PLUS HIGH-END BUCKET PRIZES!!
  • VE exam to be held at 9:00am (off site)
    • Cornell Co-Op Ext. (Solar Bldg)
      50 W. High St / Rt 67 west
      Ballston Spa, NY 12020
  • Lots of NEW AND USED gear and accessories to haggle over
  • Fox-hunt on the fairground property
  • Under-cover tables available for $10 each
  • Delicious Food served all day

Directions

  • I-87 to Exit 12
  • West on Rt 67 to Ballston Spa
  • At intersection of Rts 50 & 67, follow 50 North; look for HAMFEST signs
  • In village, turn left at Citgo station on Prospect Street; up hill on left

Talk-In

  • K2DLL Repeater System
  • 147.000 Mhz, PL 91.5 Hz or
  • 147.240 Mhz, PL 91.5 Hz

GPS Coordinates

43.007438°
-73.855821°

For information or reservations contact: Jim Polewczak – KG2H
231 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Email: kg2h@arrl.net
Phone: 518-703-9558

 


If you would like to help us out by distributing some flyers, a PDF document of Saratoga County Amateur Radio Association HAMFEST 2019 flyer the is available. Please tell your friends and post where appropriate. Thank you for your assistance!