Author Archives: kb3plx

BRATS Supports the 2015 MS150

The BRATS were proud to welcome back Bill KA3IDB to the MS150 Chesapeake Challenge this year. In addition to helping with radio communications, Bill shared stories about the very first Chesapeake Challenge over 30 years ago when he was one … Continue reading

Posted in Events | Leave a comment

SK N3FBQ

I regret to Inform you of the Passing of Dr. Frank “Doc” Barranco. Many BRATS knew Frank from the Baltimore County Fire Department, Navy-Marine Corps MARS, and Amateur Radio public service. Doc Barranco was also a long time member of … Continue reading

Posted in Silent Keys | Leave a comment

Silent Key – K3OF

It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of Edward Lind K3OF.

Posted in Silent Keys | Leave a comment

BRATS Awarded #BGEGrants to continue improving our systems!

The Baltimore Radio Amateur Television Society has been awarded a grant from Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. as a part of their Emergency Response and Safety Grants program to continue improving and expanding our repeater network! This is very exciting, … Continue reading

Posted in Events | Leave a comment

BRATS Hosts Successful 2nd Annual Ernie Walker Memorial Jamboree on the Air

The BRATS hosted 164 Cub and Boy Scouts and family members aboard the Nuclear Ship Savannah in Baltimore Harbor for the 2014 edition of the Jamboree on the Air. Scouts, parents, and our volunteers had a blast as we shared … Continue reading

Posted in Events | Leave a comment

WB3DZO/MM Repeater!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

MS Society Thanks the BRATS

MS Society Thank you letter

Posted in Events, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Coming soon: Internet stream of W3WCQ

Still in development, but it works!

Posted in ATV | Leave a comment

WB3DZO Data Repeater

The WB3DZO data repeater is now online and ready for normal amateur use. Come to the next meeting on Monday, May 12, at 7 pm at the Pikesville library to vote on a new name! Channels are 5 MHz, with … Continue reading

Posted in 5 GHZ | Leave a comment

BRATS Presents High Speed Data Network Design for Amateur Radio

The Baltimore Radio ATV Society invites all hams and technology enthusiasts to our next meeting on Monday, April 14, at 7 pm at the Pikesville Library in Reisterstown, MD. The Brats have built a high speed digital backbone connecting 5 … Continue reading

Posted in 5 GHZ | Leave a comment