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John, K3TAY, passed away last month after a long illness. There will be a short memorial service for John on November 7 at 1300EST at the Garrison Forest Veteran Cemetery. John’s amateur radio friends are invited. John is survived by … Continue reading →

On Saturday, October 19th, the BRATS and the Arrowhead district of the Baltimore Area Council/Boy Scouts of America worked to introduce over 50 Scouts and their families Amateur Radio. There were smiles all around from the Scouts, their parents, and … Continue reading →

Continuing work is being performed on the 147.030+ WB3DZO repeater to upgrade the legacy analog system to a modern software digital repeater platform. This platform utilizes VoIP and Microwave links to deliver high quality voice from our network of receive … Continue reading →

As a part of the 147.030 repeater project, the BRATS have built a high-speed wireless network across our sites in Baltimore. Here’s N3GXH climbing his tower to set up a 1.3 mile link: We currently have links of 1.3, 9.4, … Continue reading →

The 2013 BRATS Hamfest was held on a beautiful sunny day this past Sunday.  Despite some challenges posed by the fairgrounds and some issues caused by another event, the BRATS adapted and kept everyone safe and happy. A special thanks … Continue reading →

The BRATS successfully created a 9 mile wifi link between a receive site and the transmit site. We hope to have the new repeater operational for a test this weekend, and a demonstration site available at the Hamfest.

The 2013 BRATS Hamfest is just around the corner! The Hamfest will be held at the Howard County Fairgrounds on Sunday July 21 2013 starting at 6am – rain or shine! Get your Amateur Radio License or upgrade your current … Continue reading →

The 6/10 BRATS meeting was postponed due to the reported tornado near Sykesville and the subsequent NOAA tornado warnings for western Baltimore county. As the Library forced patrons into the meeting room – the all-brick shelter for the area – … Continue reading →

Come to the next BRATS meeting, Monday, May 6, to find out what Ed is aiming, and what it means for the future of BRATS!

BRATS latest project. Come to the May meeting to find out!