Hello All
Due to the concern about the Covid 19 virus, the Saratoga County ARA Swapfest and the related Test Session is being canceled this weekend.
We are sorry to do this, but I hope you understand the situation.
Don’t worry, the September hamfest is far away in time, and is not affected by this announcement.
Jim KG2H
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I will be reminding you all again, but here is your first reminder.
March is our annual Swapfest meeting. The Swapfest is Saturday, March 9, at the Cooperative Extension building in Ballston Spa. Attached is a beautiful 2019 SWAPFEST flyer by Peter (W2BEW) Feel free to copy it to all your friends.
Remember this Swapfest is just a fun time. We don’t charge admission, so we don’t make any money from it. Its a “Spring is Coming” celebration.
After the Swapfest, we are holding a Test Session at Noon. I get a lot of questions about what to bring to the session. I am attaching a list of test session requirements with suggestions to bring to the test session. Again, feel free to pass it along to anyone who wants to participate. Just one note on that document. While the FCC is presently accepting the Social Security number on Form 605, the rule will be changing so that an FRN will be the only valid ID that they accept in that box on the form, so it is best for new applicants to actually get an FRN from the FCC.
Also don’t forget, because of the Swapfest on Saturday, we WILL NOT be holding our normal monthly meeting on Monday, March 11.
I hope to be seeing you at the Swapfest.
Jim KG2H
It’s Time for the Annual
hosted by
Saratoga County Amateur Radio Association
Cornell Cooperative Extension Building (aka Solar Bldg)
50 West High Street (Rt 67 W), Ballston Spa, NY 12020
FREE Admission. • Doors open at 8 a.m. (or earlier). • Refreshments. • Door Prize raffle!
VE Test Session for new licensees and upgrades held at Noon in the same facility. (Contact Jim KG2H@arrl.net for test session details.)
Break out of that Hamshack after a long winter, and come have some Radio Fun! Feast your eyes on all sorts of radio gear – new and old.
Computers, too.
There’s bound to be a treasure with your name on it!
Enjoy Eyeball QSOs with friends you’ve made on the air.
We’ve held this FAMOUS spring event for many years, and it gets more popular every year. If you need talk-in, try 147.00 or 147.24 repeaters.
PL is 91.5 hz for both.
Poster of 2018 SwapFest announcement is available for you to give your friends!
It’s Time for the Annual
hosted by
Saratoga County Amateur Radio Association
Cornell Cooperative Extension Building (aka Solar Bldg)
50 West High Street (Rt 67 W), Ballston Spa, NY 12020
FREE Admission. • Doors open at 8 a.m. (or earlier). • Refreshments. • Door Prize raffle!
VE Test Session for new licensees and upgrades held at Noon in the same facility. (Contact Jim KG2H@arrl.net for test session details.)
Break out of that Hamshack after a long winter, and come have some Radio Fun! Feast your eyes on all sorts of radio gear – new and old.
Computers, too.
There’s bound to be a treasure with your name on it!
Enjoy Eyeball QSOs with friends you’ve made on the air.
We’ve held this FAMOUS spring event for many years, and it gets more popular every year. If you need talk-in, try 147.00 or 147.24 repeaters.
PL is 91.5 hz for both.
Poster of SwapFest announcement is available for you to give your friends!