Author Archives: Neil Gustafson

BRATS Monthly Meetings

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Neil Gustafson

BRATS Monthly business meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. by Zoom https://zoom.us/ Select “Join Meeting” then enter: Meeting ID 350 725 6358 . Password: 374406. Join our Groups.io reflector to be notified of meetings and … Continue reading →

Posted in Meetings | Leave a comment

Major Milestone In BRATS ATV Repeater Revival

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Neil Gustafson

This month (March 2024), John K0ZAK led a work party of Ed KC3YFZ, Fred K3TAZ, Ian N3CVA, John KA3ZTC, and Stephan KC3ILL to our ATV repeater site. Mission: To implement the fiber-optics solution to the problem of connecting the BRATS … Continue reading →

Posted in ATV | Leave a comment

Tom Farrell W3RCJ (Silent Key)

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Neil Gustafson

With deep sadness we report the passing of long-time friend and ATV enthusiast Tom W3RCJ. THOMAS FARRELL OBITUARY Mr. Thomas E. Farrell, transitioned from this life on March 5, 2023. Mr. Farrell was born on August 2, 1927.A viewing for … Continue reading →

Posted in Silent Keys | Leave a comment

BRATS Meeting, circa 1976

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Neil Gustafson

How many folks do you recognize? Some are Silent Keys while many have a lot less hair than in the hip 1970s. Thank you to Rick WA3USG.

Posted in Meetings | Leave a comment

Chuck Nemec K3PVZ, Silent Key

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Neil Gustafson

With deep sadness we announce the recent passing of fellow Baltimore area radio amateur Chuck Nemec K3VPZ. He died from congestive heart failure. Chuck was a CW guy and loved working DX. First licensed in 1962, he accomplished much over … Continue reading →

Posted in Silent Keys | Leave a comment

Joseph Cotton W3TTT, SK 07/31/2021

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Neil Gustafson

With deep sadness we announce the passing of fellow radio amateur Joe Cotton W3TTT on July 31, 2021. An avid project builder, amateur radio enthusiast and mentor, he leaves behind many friends. We thank him for service to our club … Continue reading →

Posted in Silent Keys | Leave a comment

Leon Neufeld N3LN — Silent Key

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Neil Gustafson

Leon Neufeld N3LN, of Baltimore, MD, passed away on Friday, April 23rd, 2021 at the age of 75. A long time, early BRATS member and connoisseur of area hamfests. He was active in HF, ATV, and 2-meters FM and was … Continue reading →

Posted in Silent Keys | Leave a comment

Bob Martin KC3FI – Silent Key

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Neil Gustafson

Bob Martin KC3FI Silent Key With deep sadness, we report the passing of long time avid ATV enthusiast Bob Martin KC3FI, last evening August 22, 2020. Comfortable with both HF and ATV, Bob was a frequent attendee of the nets … Continue reading →

Posted in Silent Keys | Leave a comment

ATV Quick Start II

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Neil Gustafson

Plenty has changed since 1995 when ATV Quick Start was written. Back then, nearly all Amateur Television (ATV) activity was with NTSC analog signals. Transistorized equipment from Tom W3ORG/PC Electronics was very widely used. Video cameras were typically VCR cast-offs … Continue reading →

Posted in ATV | Leave a comment

Comments regarding the proposed 70cm band plan changes

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Neil Gustafson

Hello BRATS ATV Enthusiasts: T-MARC recently distributed a draft for proposed 70cm band plan changes. Since the draft includes passages of particular impact to ATV in that band, the enclosed response was sent from our club to T-MARC. To: T-MARCDate: … Continue reading →

Posted in ATV | Leave a comment