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March 14th 2026 Swapfest

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March Swapfest and Exam Session

Mark the date Saturday March 14, 2026

This is our upteenth (I don’t know the actual number) annual spring Swapfest.  The location is the Cooperative Extension building at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa.  We anticipate getting the doors unlocked at 7:00 AM.  We will be using the tables and chairs that are provided in the room already, so you don’t need to bring your own.  There is NO ADMISSION FEE to join us.  There will be no regular Monday meeting in March.

We will close the Swapfest down at 11:00 AM so that we can set up for the exam session which will start at Noon.  Please pre register for the test session at hamstudy.org.  At that site you will provide your necessary information needed to take the test such as callsign, FRN number and address.  If you do not have a FRN number (meaning that most likely this is the first time you are attempting to test, and do not have a ham license already) the website will walk you through the process of getting one.  FRN is short for Federal Registry Number, and is issued by the FCC. 

See you all there, Jim KG2H

SCARA May 2025 Meeting – ARRL UPDATE N2XDD

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Saratoga County Amateur Radio Association’s Monthly Club Meeting – May 2025
– When: Monday, May 12, 2025
7:00pm to 9:00pm
(UTC-04:00) America/New York
– Where: Saratoga County Public Safety Building, 6012 County Farm Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Organizer: Mike K2ZIP
– Description: Monthly Club Meeting of the Saratoga County Amateur Radio Association.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT THE USUAL IN-PERSON MEETING LOCATION!!
This will be a hybrid meeting – both “in person” and via Zoom (Zoom info Via groups IO email)
Title: An Update from N2XDD
Presenter: Ed Wilson N2XDD, Hudson Division Director (remote)
Ed’s presentation is expected to provide an overview of the Hudson Division’s activities, member engagement and advocacy efforts, as well as the director’s role and responsibilities within ARRL’s governance structure. The presentation will highlight upcoming events, resources, and initiatives aimed at promoting amateur radio within the division.

Calling CQ for a Cure! SCARA Special Event at the Tour De Cure

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Calling CQ for a Cure!

The Saratoga County Amateur Radio Association (SCARA) is proud to participate in the 2025 Capital Region Tour de Cure with a unique twist! While cyclists will be logging miles on the roads, our ham radio operators will be racking up miles on the airwaves through a special event station using the call sign K2D — all to raise funds and awareness for the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

Tour de Cure® is the ADA’s premier fundraising cycling event, bringing together communities with a shared mission: to fight diabetes and support those affected by it. SCARA is honored to join this mission by doing what we do best — making radio contacts across the country and around the globe — while helping to fund diabetes research, education, prevention programs, and advocacy.

Diabetes is a widespread health concern, affecting over 11% of the U.S. population. Given that many ham radio operators are older adults—a demographic with higher diabetes prevalence —it’s likely that a significant number within our community are managing this condition. This event holds personal significance for many of us, as we unite our passion for amateur radio with a cause that impacts our peers and loved ones.

We invite you to support our cause! Every contact we make and every dollar we raise brings us closer to a world free of diabetes and all its burdens. Your donation, no matter the size, can make a powerful difference.
To donate use this link http://www.diabetes.org/hamradio
Thank you for supporting our station, our mission, and everyone impacted by diabetes.
73, Mike