BARA

BARA is an organization dedicated to all aspects of amateur radio, including communications technology, emergency communication, electronics (hobby,   experimentation, robotics, etc.) and community service. BARA dates to at least 1915, by which
time its predecessor the Binghamton Progressive Radio Association had
formed.

BARA meetings are held at Kopernik Observatory and Science Center on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 PM. Everyone is welcome!

Membership is open to anyone interested in radio and electronics technology.

The Binghamton Amateur Radio Association, Inc. is an ARRL-affiliated club.

Helpful Information: https://qsl.net/n/ne2w//info/

Upcoming Events

December 12, 2025
December 13, 2025
December 17, 2025

  • BARA Holiday Party

    December 17, 2025  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Atrio Banquets & Catering, 409 Hooper Rd, Endwell, NY

    Doors at Atrio open at 6 pm and dinner will start at 6:30 pm.
    Buffet dinner includes:
       Roast Beef w/Gravy Chicken Marsala Fried Whitefish
       Baked Ziti Seasoned Green Beans Mashed Potatoes
       Garden Fresh Salad Bar Fresh Baked Bread
       with Coffee Hot Tea Water and Soda Included
    It will be a great time to spend time with each other and celebrate the holidays.

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December 20, 2025

  • BARA Breakfast

    December 20, 2025  9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Blue Dolphin, 7670 Vestal Pkwy West, Apalachin, NY

    Join us on the third Saturday of each month for good food and great company! Whether you're a longtime ham or just curious, it's a relaxed way to connect, swap stories, and enjoy a hearty meal. No agenda—just coffee, conversation, and camaraderie.

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January 3, 2026

  • ARRL Kids Day

    January 3, 2026  1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Twice a year, ARRL offers an event designed to promote Amateur Radio to our youth. Share the excitement with your kids or grandkids, a Scout troop, a church, or the general public!

    ARRL Kids Day is designed to give on-the-air experience to young people and hopefully foster interest in getting a license of their own. It is also intended to give older hams a chance to share their station and love for Amateur Radio with their children.

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