Headlines

Educating, Encouraging and Entertaining - Amateur Radio and BCARA  

The first BCARA VE testing session was a resounding success.  There were 6 students testing, which resulted in 3 new Technician's and 2 upgrades!  We want to thank Thurl Golden and Carl Morgan for coordinating and administering the session. We also want to thank DIAL amateur radio club for their support.  We will be holding sessions on a regular basis going forward. 

BCARA says "Thank You" the following businesses and organizations for supporting our Field Day Emergency Communications Event/Drill

 - Ohio National Guard -

- Butler County Sportsmans Club -

- Home Depot of Fairfield Twp -

- Meijers in Fairfield -

- Walmart  of Fairfield Township -

- Bargo's Grill and Tap in Springdale -

- CoCo's Mexican Bar and Grill in Fairfield Township -

THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED MAKE THIS THE BEST BCARA FIELD DAY EVER!!

WE HAD MANY MEMBERS PARTICIPATE, MANY VISITORS, PLUS GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS SEE OUR SITE AND OPERATION. 

A special thanks to the Butler County EMA and the Butler County Fire Chiefs Assoc. for having the Air and Light Support Fire Apparatus on display at our site!

 The amateur radio equipment estate of Don Youngblood will be given away at the next several BCARA meetings. You must be a member and you may only win one item. Other rules apply..

 BCARA - official emergency communications partner with the

          Butler County Health Department

 BCARA meetings are the 2nd Monday each month at 7pm.

NEW LOCATION

Fairfield Township Administration Bldg. 6032 Morris Rd. Hamilton,OH 45011

This is located on the corner of Morris Rd and Millikin Rd.

Near Butler Tech.  Wheelchair accessible.

View Map

 Please join us on our new, high profile, repeater!

Serving the entire Tri-State area @ 146.700(-) PL 123

Please check into our weekly Net: Tuesday's on 146.700(-)  PL 123.0 at 7:00pm

HF Round Table Friday's on 10 Meters 28.410 (+ or -) QRM at 9:00pm

Please come and join us, even if you are not yet...an Amateur Radio Operator, You are welcome to our events and meetings.  Our group is fun, helpful, and we enjoy fellowship with each other.

If you need help in getting licensed, BCARA has many members, and resources to help you get there.

Please visit us soon. 73

 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________