SMARA Meeting 06/22/2025 - Moved due to Field Day

The next meeting will be on Sunday at 3pm. We will be building Jumper cables for the antenna switch and Savo will answer quesitons from his DXpedition talk on his trip to Vanuatu.

Wm. Brian Savacool, K2SAV
Secretary, Schenectady Museum Amateur Radio Association

Addtionally

Exciting Announcement: Kids Day is Coming Soon!

Twice a year, the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) hosts an exhilarating event known as Kids Day, dedicated to inspiring the next generation of Amateur Radio enthusiasts! This is a fantastic opportunity for parents, grandparents, Scout troops, church groups, and the general public to share their passion for radio communication with young people. The Schenectady Museum will be hosting Kids day MiSci Page

What is Kids Day?

Kids Day aims to provide hands-on on-the-air experience for children and encourage them to pursue their own Amateur Radio licenses in the future. It also gives seasoned ham operators a chance to showcase their stations and share their love for Amateur Radio with younger generations.

Event Details:

- Date:Third Saturday in June (June 21 2025)

- Check the ARRL Contest Calendar for specific dates: ARRL Contest Calendar

- Time:From 1800 UTC to 2159 UTC or 2PM to 6PM

- Participate as much or as little as you like!

Get ready to spark excitement and curiosity in your kids or grandkids! Join us for Kids Day and help them discover the joy of Amateur Radio. Let’s inspire the future together!

For more information and resources, visit ARRL Kids Day. Don’t miss this chance to connect and create lasting memories!