North Texas Amateur Radio Society

September 2024 Meeting
2024-09-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker County ESD 1, Station 34, 991 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo, TX, 76008, United States
Dinner at Jake’s follows!
N5TXLSecretary/Treasurer, North Texas Amateur Radio Society
I was originally licensed in 2017 and very much enjoy Parks on the Air, field operations, and computer radioing like Winlink and FT8. I like experimenting with homebrew stuff and sharing all the information I discover. My shack is equipped with a Yaesu FT-991a, G5RV, Jr., and a Tram 1480 for VHF/UHF. For POTA, I use Wolf River Coil or a JPC-7 dipole for rapid deployment and ease of use. My trade is IT (specifically server infrastructure and Cloud services development) and I currently host this website, among other services for various clubs, and am responsible for its content.

August 2024 Meeting
2024-08-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Parker County ESD 1, Station 34, 991 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo, TX, 76008, United States

July 2024 Meeting
2024-07-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Parker County ESD 1, Station 34, 991 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo, TX, 76008, United States

ARRL Field Day 2024
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-23 | South Holiday Park, 6000 Pearl Ranch Rd, Fort Worth, TX, 76126, United States
ARRL Field Day 2024
South Holiday Park
Sites #76-78 up on the hill (north side of the park)
Rough schedule
Friday afternoon and evening – Setup and socializing
Saturday morning – Breakfast and last minute prep
Saturday noon – Lunch and prepare for contest
Saturday afternoon and evening – QSO your heart out
Sunday morning – More QSOes!!! NO! It’s not enough!
Sunday noon – Prepare for Victory dance lead by KF5RHI, Richard.
Sunday afternoon – Tear down, police up garbage, head home
N5TXLSecretary/Treasurer, North Texas Amateur Radio Society
I was originally licensed in 2017 and very much enjoy Parks on the Air, field operations, and computer radioing like Winlink and FT8. I like experimenting with homebrew stuff and sharing all the information I discover. My shack is equipped with a Yaesu FT-991a, G5RV, Jr., and a Tram 1480 for VHF/UHF. For POTA, I use Wolf River Coil or a JPC-7 dipole for rapid deployment and ease of use. My trade is IT (specifically server infrastructure and Cloud services development) and I currently host this website, among other services for various clubs, and am responsible for its content.

June 2024 Meeting
2024-06-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Parker County ESD 1, Station 34, 991 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo, TX, 76008, United States
June 2024 Meeting
Attend virtually: https://meet.google.com/jho-orhd-jyu
N5TXLSecretary/Treasurer, North Texas Amateur Radio Society
I was originally licensed in 2017 and very much enjoy Parks on the Air, field operations, and computer radioing like Winlink and FT8. I like experimenting with homebrew stuff and sharing all the information I discover. My shack is equipped with a Yaesu FT-991a, G5RV, Jr., and a Tram 1480 for VHF/UHF. For POTA, I use Wolf River Coil or a JPC-7 dipole for rapid deployment and ease of use. My trade is IT (specifically server infrastructure and Cloud services development) and I currently host this website, among other services for various clubs, and am responsible for its content.

May 2024 Meeting
2024-05-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Parker County ESD 1, Station 34, 991 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo, TX, 76008, United States
May 2024 meeting
Dinner follows, location TBD
N5TXLSecretary/Treasurer, North Texas Amateur Radio Society
I was originally licensed in 2017 and very much enjoy Parks on the Air, field operations, and computer radioing like Winlink and FT8. I like experimenting with homebrew stuff and sharing all the information I discover. My shack is equipped with a Yaesu FT-991a, G5RV, Jr., and a Tram 1480 for VHF/UHF. For POTA, I use Wolf River Coil or a JPC-7 dipole for rapid deployment and ease of use. My trade is IT (specifically server infrastructure and Cloud services development) and I currently host this website, among other services for various clubs, and am responsible for its content.

April 2024 Meeting
2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Parker County ESD 1, Station 34, 991 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo, TX, 76008, United States
April 2024 meeting
Dinner follows
Can’t make it in person? Attend virutally: https://meet.google.com/jpm-zotg-joz
N5TXLSecretary/Treasurer, North Texas Amateur Radio Society
I was originally licensed in 2017 and very much enjoy Parks on the Air, field operations, and computer radioing like Winlink and FT8. I like experimenting with homebrew stuff and sharing all the information I discover. My shack is equipped with a Yaesu FT-991a, G5RV, Jr., and a Tram 1480 for VHF/UHF. For POTA, I use Wolf River Coil or a JPC-7 dipole for rapid deployment and ease of use. My trade is IT (specifically server infrastructure and Cloud services development) and I currently host this website, among other services for various clubs, and am responsible for its content.

March 2024 Meeting
2024-03-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Parker County ESD 1, Station 34, 991 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo, TX, 76008, United States
March 2024 meeting
Bob’s hosting a 10m J-pole antenna build. Cost is $36

Attend Virtually: https://meet.google.com/wrp-cebq-agz
N5TXLSecretary/Treasurer, North Texas Amateur Radio Society
I was originally licensed in 2017 and very much enjoy Parks on the Air, field operations, and computer radioing like Winlink and FT8. I like experimenting with homebrew stuff and sharing all the information I discover. My shack is equipped with a Yaesu FT-991a, G5RV, Jr., and a Tram 1480 for VHF/UHF. For POTA, I use Wolf River Coil or a JPC-7 dipole for rapid deployment and ease of use. My trade is IT (specifically server infrastructure and Cloud services development) and I currently host this website, among other services for various clubs, and am responsible for its content.

2024 Irving Amateur Radio Club Hamfest
2024-03-02 08:00 - 14:00 | Betcha Bingo (Irving Hamfest), 2420 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, TX, 75061, United States
Stop by and checkout the Irving Amateur Radio Club’s 2024 Hamfest!
From the club’s email:
Our hamfest attracts over 50 sellers filling over 70 vendor tables with numerous ham radio-related items. We typically have
between 350 to 400 area Hams attend our hamfest, and we always have a great selection of door prixzes, and this year is
no exception.

Along with our grand prize, a Yaesu FT-710AESS HF/6 Meter radio, we'll be awarding the following hourly prizes:

12:00 PM Yaesu FTM-500 Dual-Band Digital Mobile
11:00 AM Icom IC-T10 Dual-Band FM HandHeld (2 radios awarded)
10:00 AM Icom IC-V3500 2 Meter FM Mobile (2 radios awarded)
9:00 AM Yaesu FT-2980 2 Meter FM Mobile (2 radios awarded)
N5TXLSecretary/Treasurer, North Texas Amateur Radio Society
I was originally licensed in 2017 and very much enjoy Parks on the Air, field operations, and computer radioing like Winlink and FT8. I like experimenting with homebrew stuff and sharing all the information I discover. My shack is equipped with a Yaesu FT-991a, G5RV, Jr., and a Tram 1480 for VHF/UHF. For POTA, I use Wolf River Coil or a JPC-7 dipole for rapid deployment and ease of use. My trade is IT (specifically server infrastructure and Cloud services development) and I currently host this website, among other services for various clubs, and am responsible for its content.

February 2024 Meeting
2024-02-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Parker County ESD 1, Station 34, 991 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo, TX, 76008, United States
Feb 2024 meeting moved to 02/21
Due to 02/14 being Valentine’s day, the club has moved February’s meeting to the 21st.
February 2024 Meeting
Dinner follows at Jake’s.
Attend virtually!
N5TXLSecretary/Treasurer, North Texas Amateur Radio Society
I was originally licensed in 2017 and very much enjoy Parks on the Air, field operations, and computer radioing like Winlink and FT8. I like experimenting with homebrew stuff and sharing all the information I discover. My shack is equipped with a Yaesu FT-991a, G5RV, Jr., and a Tram 1480 for VHF/UHF. For POTA, I use Wolf River Coil or a JPC-7 dipole for rapid deployment and ease of use. My trade is IT (specifically server infrastructure and Cloud services development) and I currently host this website, among other services for various clubs, and am responsible for its content.

Winter Field Day 2024
2024-01-26 - 2024-01-28 | South Holiday Park, 6000 Pearl Ranch Rd, Fort Worth, TX, 76126, United States
Winter Field Day 2024!!
NTARS will be back at Site 63 in South Holiday Park at Benbrook Lake this year. Contest rules can be found here. Respond on Facebook here.

Talk in frequency 147.000MHz (-) PL 88.5
Friday – Legally able to begin setup at 1900 UTC (1300 CST) by rule. Evening hours socializing.
Saturday – Contest begins at 1900 UTC (1300 CST) and runs for 24 hours
Sunday – Contest ends at 1859 UTC (1259 CST). Teardown and pack up immediately follows

N5TXLSecretary/Treasurer, North Texas Amateur Radio Society
I was originally licensed in 2017 and very much enjoy Parks on the Air, field operations, and computer radioing like Winlink and FT8. I like experimenting with homebrew stuff and sharing all the information I discover. My shack is equipped with a Yaesu FT-991a, G5RV, Jr., and a Tram 1480 for VHF/UHF. For POTA, I use Wolf River Coil or a JPC-7 dipole for rapid deployment and ease of use. My trade is IT (specifically server infrastructure and Cloud services development) and I currently host this website, among other services for various clubs, and am responsible for its content.

January 2024 Meeting
2024-01-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Parker County ESD 1, Station 34, 991 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo, TX, 76008, United States
January 2024 Meeting
Dinner follows
Attend Virtually: https://meet.google.com/dmi-wmxr-yck
N5TXLSecretary/Treasurer, North Texas Amateur Radio Society
I was originally licensed in 2017 and very much enjoy Parks on the Air, field operations, and computer radioing like Winlink and FT8. I like experimenting with homebrew stuff and sharing all the information I discover. My shack is equipped with a Yaesu FT-991a, G5RV, Jr., and a Tram 1480 for VHF/UHF. For POTA, I use Wolf River Coil or a JPC-7 dipole for rapid deployment and ease of use. My trade is IT (specifically server infrastructure and Cloud services development) and I currently host this website, among other services for various clubs, and am responsible for its content.

December 2023 Meeting
2023-12-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Parker County ESD 1, Station 34, 991 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo, TX, 76008, United States
Bob Ballard, KG5SQJ will be hosting a hand-held 2m yagi tape measure antenna build event. If you’re interested in participating, please contact Jason N5TXL via email to RSVP. A payment of $38 for the kit will be due on Dec 13.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dmi-wmxr-yck
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 513-480-5320‬ PIN: ‪727 846 231‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dmi-wmxr-yck?pin=1866893485585
N5TXLSecretary/Treasurer, North Texas Amateur Radio Society
I was originally licensed in 2017 and very much enjoy Parks on the Air, field operations, and computer radioing like Winlink and FT8. I like experimenting with homebrew stuff and sharing all the information I discover. My shack is equipped with a Yaesu FT-991a, G5RV, Jr., and a Tram 1480 for VHF/UHF. For POTA, I use Wolf River Coil or a JPC-7 dipole for rapid deployment and ease of use. My trade is IT (specifically server infrastructure and Cloud services development) and I currently host this website, among other services for various clubs, and am responsible for its content.

November 2023 Meeting
2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Parker County ESD 1, Station 34, 991 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo, TX, 76008, United States
Wednesday, November 8 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dmi-wmxr-yck
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 513-480-5320‬ PIN: ‪727 846 231‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dmi-wmxr-yck?pin=1866893485585
N5TXLSecretary/Treasurer, North Texas Amateur Radio Society
I was originally licensed in 2017 and very much enjoy Parks on the Air, field operations, and computer radioing like Winlink and FT8. I like experimenting with homebrew stuff and sharing all the information I discover. My shack is equipped with a Yaesu FT-991a, G5RV, Jr., and a Tram 1480 for VHF/UHF. For POTA, I use Wolf River Coil or a JPC-7 dipole for rapid deployment and ease of use. My trade is IT (specifically server infrastructure and Cloud services development) and I currently host this website, among other services for various clubs, and am responsible for its content.

October 2023 Meeting
2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Parker County ESD 1, Station 34, 991 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo, TX, 76008, United States
October 2023 meeting
N5TXLSecretary/Treasurer, North Texas Amateur Radio Society
I was originally licensed in 2017 and very much enjoy Parks on the Air, field operations, and computer radioing like Winlink and FT8. I like experimenting with homebrew stuff and sharing all the information I discover. My shack is equipped with a Yaesu FT-991a, G5RV, Jr., and a Tram 1480 for VHF/UHF. For POTA, I use Wolf River Coil or a JPC-7 dipole for rapid deployment and ease of use. My trade is IT (specifically server infrastructure and Cloud services development) and I currently host this website, among other services for various clubs, and am responsible for its content.

Texas QSO Party / POTA Activation
2023-09-15 - 2023-09-17 | Cleburne State Park, 5800 Park Rd 21, Cleburne, TX, 76033, United States
NTARS is gathering at Cleburne State Park for some fellowship, POTA, and to win Texas QSO Party! Feel free to drop by and say hi! We’ll be at Site #20

N5TXLSecretary/Treasurer, North Texas Amateur Radio Society
I was originally licensed in 2017 and very much enjoy Parks on the Air, field operations, and computer radioing like Winlink and FT8. I like experimenting with homebrew stuff and sharing all the information I discover. My shack is equipped with a Yaesu FT-991a, G5RV, Jr., and a Tram 1480 for VHF/UHF. For POTA, I use Wolf River Coil or a JPC-7 dipole for rapid deployment and ease of use. My trade is IT (specifically server infrastructure and Cloud services development) and I currently host this website, among other services for various clubs, and am responsible for its content.

September 2023 Meeting
2023-09-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Parker County ESD 1, Station 34, 991 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo, TX, 76008, United States
The September meeting of the North Texas Amateur Radio Society.
Attend virtually: https://meet.google.com/dmi-wmxr-yck
N5TXLSecretary/Treasurer, North Texas Amateur Radio Society
I was originally licensed in 2017 and very much enjoy Parks on the Air, field operations, and computer radioing like Winlink and FT8. I like experimenting with homebrew stuff and sharing all the information I discover. My shack is equipped with a Yaesu FT-991a, G5RV, Jr., and a Tram 1480 for VHF/UHF. For POTA, I use Wolf River Coil or a JPC-7 dipole for rapid deployment and ease of use. My trade is IT (specifically server infrastructure and Cloud services development) and I currently host this website, among other services for various clubs, and am responsible for its content.
