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BRATS Activate Ft. McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine for NPOTA
The BRATS activated Ft. McHenry for National Parks on the air, setting up two stations and making contacts throughout the continent. Thanks to WA3AER, K0RYX, K9FXY, and KB3SKN for their attendance and equipment to help us bring this station on … Continue reading
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Special Guest 4/25 Meeting at Liberty Road VFC
Please join us for the April meeting of the BRATS at Liberty Road Volunteer Fire Company as we welcome Stephen Hamilton KJ5HY. The meeting begins at 7 pm. In 2011, the United States Military Academy began a Balloon Satellite program … Continue reading
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SK KA3IDB Bill Self
The BRATS family has suffered another loss with the passing of KA3IDB, Bill Self. Bill was a long-time member of BRATS and another frequent contributor to our public service events. I had the pleasure of riding with Bill to the … Continue reading
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Fred K3TAZ Presentation on Digital ATV
The BRATS wish to thank BRATS/CATS member Fred K3TAZ for his presentation on the state of the art in digital amateur TV. Fred’s presentation pulled from several groups across the country, with a focus on how this would apply to … Continue reading
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SK N3DGY
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of long time member N3DGY, Father “Skip” Koritzer. Father Skip dedicated his life in service to God and the community, and his appearance at BRATS public service events … Continue reading
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BRATS Host Third Annual Ernie L Walker Memorial JOTA
The BRATS hosted the Third Annual Ernie L Walker Memorial JOTA, carrying on Ernie’s legacy of public service and sharing our hobby with the next generation, with 73 Scouts and many more siblings and parents aboard the Nuclear Ship Savannah … Continue reading
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The BRATS Bring Yaesu C4FM Digital to Baltimore!
The BRATS successfully deployed our first Yaesu DR-1X digital for our 443.350 standalone repeater. The DR-1X supports traditional FM voice, as well as Yaesu’s new digital C4FM mode. The 443.350 repeater will operate in “full auto” mode, transmitting digital out … Continue reading
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BRATS “Digital ATV” Proof of Concept
The BRATS have setup a webcam of the Baltimore city skyline as a demonstration of new approaches to digital ATV. Using a $35 Raspberry Pi, a $20 camera module, and an $80 dish into the BRATS’ data network, we can … Continue reading
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BRATS Approved for Yaesu Fusion!!!
The BRATS have been approved for the Yaesu Fusion DR-1X program. While we don’t intend to change our main linked repeater to digital at this time, we will begin the process of rolling out C4FM on our standalone and portable … Continue reading
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SK AC3P
It is with a sad heart that I must pass the following information. Frank Stone, AC3P, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, with his wife, children, and sister at his bedside. He will be missed by all, in the Radio, Astronomy, and … Continue reading
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