BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Baltimore Amateur Radio Club - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://w3ft.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Baltimore Amateur Radio Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20251208T024712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T024714Z UID:2906-1767427200-1767459600@w3ft.com SUMMARY:ARRL Kids Day DESCRIPTION:https://www.arrl.org/kids-day URL:https://w3ft.com/event/arrl-kids-day-2/ LOCATION:Maryland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20250828T233553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T233553Z UID:2528-1767812400-1767817800@w3ft.com SUMMARY:BARC Monthly Meeting By Zoom DESCRIPTION:Club meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month\, 7:00 pm. by Zoom. https://zoom.us/ Select “Join Meeting” then enter: Meeting ID 350 725 6358 . Password: 374406 (requires computer connection\, this is not a phone number). Dial-in by telephone only: (301) 715-8592. Do log in to the meeting starting at 6:30 pm. for informal chit-chat. \n\n\n\nClub membership is not required for attendance or to join our e-mail reflector. URL:https://w3ft.com/event/barc-monthly-meeting-by-zoom-17/ LOCATION:Maryland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T213000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20251218T113415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T121958Z UID:2921-1768501800-1774733400@w3ft.com SUMMARY:Amateur Extra Class (Free) DESCRIPTION:If you or anyone you know is interested in attending an Amateur Extra Class licensing course\, please pass along the following information\, and feel free to publicize it with your radio club or any group you feel would benefit. \n\n\n\nCourses are recorded in case you miss any or need a refresher. \n\n\n\nA free\, weekly\, live\, Amateur Radio Extra Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday\, January 15\, 2026\, and will run through Thursday\, March 26.  There will be 11 sessions.  The three-hour sessions will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time.  Sessions will be recorded.  Those attending should hold (or be studying for) the General Class Amateur Radio License.  These are the classes that we have been holding for years\, sponsored by the National Electronics Museum.  Please publicize this to anyone that you think would be interested.  Those wishing to sign up should email roland.anders @comcast.net. \n\n\n\nARRL Grant helps to fund the Zoom. Staff are volunteers. URL:https://w3ft.com/event/amateur-extra-class-free/ LOCATION:Maryland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20251206T204159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T204202Z UID:2889-1769252400-1769360400@w3ft.com SUMMARY:Winter Field Day DESCRIPTION:Saturday (11 am EST)\, the 24th\, and ends at 21:59 UTC on Sunday\, the 25th (4:59 pm EST). \n\n\n\nhttps://winterfieldday.org/index.php URL:https://w3ft.com/event/winter-field-day/ LOCATION:Maryland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20250828T233427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T162817Z UID:2526-1770231600-1770237000@w3ft.com SUMMARY:BARC Monthly Meeting By Zoom DESCRIPTION:Club meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month\, 7:00 pm. by Zoom. https://zoom.us/ Select “Join Meeting” then enter: Meeting ID 350 725 6358 . Password: 374406 (requires computer connection\, this is not a phone number). Dial-in by telephone only: (301) 715-8592. Do log in to the meeting starting at 6:30 pm. for informal chit-chat. \n\n\n\nClub membership is not required for attendance or to join our e-mail reflector. URL:https://w3ft.com/event/barc-monthly-meeting-by-zoom-16/ LOCATION:Maryland ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore Amateur Radio Club":MAILTO:w3ft67@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20260102T231301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T231303Z UID:2947-1770454800-1770570000@w3ft.com SUMMARY:Technician (Entry Level) Amateur Radio Class Announcement DESCRIPTION:Carroll County Amateur Radio Club’s Winter Technician class URL:https://w3ft.com/event/technician-entry-level-amateur-radio-class-announcement/ LOCATION:Carroll County’s Public Safety Training Center\, 50 Kate Wagner Road\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Amateur Radio Association (CARA)":MAILTO:ccarc.k3pzn@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20251209T010031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T011002Z UID:2910-1770624000-1771002000@w3ft.com SUMMARY:School Club Roundup DESCRIPTION:https://www.arrl.org/school-club-roundup URL:https://w3ft.com/event/school-club-roundup/ LOCATION:Maryland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20251209T010644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T010645Z UID:2913-1772870400-1772989200@w3ft.com SUMMARY:ARRL DX Contest SSB DESCRIPTION:https://www.arrl.org/arrl-dx URL:https://w3ft.com/event/arrl-dx-contest-ssb/ LOCATION:Maryland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20250207T002902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T111235Z UID:1885-1774080000-1774094400@w3ft.com SUMMARY:FredFest 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://w3ft.com/event/fredfest-2025/ LOCATION:Maryland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20250207T003607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T183624Z UID:1889-1774688400-1774803600@w3ft.com SUMMARY:System Source Repair Workshop DESCRIPTION:System Source Repair Workshop  (pre register)  See link below for full details and to pre-register (required). \nEvent Fee(s)\n\n\n\n\nOne Day Admission (Saturday)\n$10.00\n\n\nOne Day Admission (Sunday)\n$10.00\n\n\nTwo Day Admission (Saturday & Sunday)\n$15.00\n\n\nVolunteer\n$0.00\n\n\n\n\nSystem Source • 338 Clubhouse Rd. Hunt Valley\, MD 21031 • 410–771–5544 URL:https://w3ft.com/event/system-source-repair-workshop-2/ LOCATION:System Source Computer Museum\, 338 Clubhouse Road\, Hunt Valley\, Maryland\, 21030\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20260228T001441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T001952Z UID:3059-1774702800-1774717200@w3ft.com SUMMARY:Free Seminar: How Antennas Work DESCRIPTION:A free seminar for Hams\, CB’ers\, and Short Wave Listeners\, or anyone wanting to learn more about antennas. ROOM 114 at venue. Please register\, space is limited. URL:https://w3ft.com/event/free-seminar-how-antennas-work/ LOCATION:Carroll County’s Public Safety Training Center\, 50 Kate Wagner Road\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Amateur Radio Association (CARA)":MAILTO:ccarc.k3pzn@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T213000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20260320T141822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T142351Z UID:2054-1775154600-1781818200@w3ft.com SUMMARY:FREE ON-LINE AMATEUR RADIO OPERATING CLASS DESCRIPTION:FREE ON-LINE AMATEUR RADIO OPERATING CLASS \n\n\n\nA free\, weekly\, 3-hour Amateur Radio Operating Class on Zoom will begin on Thursday April 2 and run through June 18.  Each Thursday evening session will be 2 to 3 hours long beginning at 6:30 PM.  EASTERN time.  Typically\, two topics are covered per evening.  The presenters will be folks very experienced in the various subjects. \n\n\n\nA detailed syllabus will be published before the classes begin.  Attend them all\, or any that you like\, but you must register for the classes.  To receive registration information\, contact Rol Anders\, K3RA\, at roland.anders@comcast.net.  \n\n\n\nSubjects will include: \n\n\n\nAll About Operating–A general Introduction \n\n\n\nAmateur Radio Organizations—Local to International \n\n\n\nHam Radio Operating Awards \n\n\n\nDXing-History and Tips from the Experts \n\n\n\nQSLing-How to get that needed confirmation for DXCC or WAS \n\n\n\nVHF/UHF Weak Signal Work and “Roving” \n\n\n\nImage Operating—Slow Scan and Fast Scan TV \n\n\n\nRemote Station control over internet \n\n\n\nLearning CW in the no-code era \n\n\n\nDigital Modes—From RTTY to FT8 and beyond \n\n\n\nContesting—How to get started\, tips for the beginner and intermediated contester \n\n\n\nLogging Software—What’s available\, how to use \n\n\n\nPropagation—A general intro to HF Propagation with emphasis on the declining phase of the current solar cycle \n\n\n\nAmateur Satellites—How to get started \n\n\n\nPortable (backpacking) operation and POTA—Tips from an expert \n\n\n\nSetting Up a Modern (or not so modern) HF Station \n\n\n\nLightning Protection and Grounding \n\n\n\nTraffic Handling \n\n\n\nPublic Service\, Emergency Communications        \n\n\n\nThanks\, Rol\, K3RA URL:https://w3ft.com/event/free-on-line-amateur-radio-operating-class/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum (ARCNEM)":MAILTO:tom.christovich@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20241211T160152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T005003Z UID:1762-1776499200-1776524400@w3ft.com SUMMARY:Delmarva Amateur Radio and Electronics Expo Hamfest DESCRIPTION:The Delaware Hamfest is scheduled for Saturday\, April 18\, 2026. \nJoin us at our bigger\, better\, 2026 Hamfest.   Located across the road from the location we have had for the past few years. \n– \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJamie Ashton\, Chairman   W3UC\nDelmarva Amateur Radio and Electronics Expo\nHAMFEST\nGeorgetown\, Delaware URL:https://w3ft.com/event/delmarva-amateur-radio-and-electronics-expo-hamfest/ LOCATION:Sussex Academy\, 21150 Airport Road\, Georgetown\, DE\, Delaware\, 19947\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sussex Amateur Radio Association":MAILTO:hamfestdelaware@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20260401T010248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T010249Z UID:3201-1776510000-1776520800@w3ft.com SUMMARY:Glenn L Martin Museum Open Cockpit Day DESCRIPTION:ARCNEM and BARC Members:I would like to set up an HF station preferably outside to showcase ham radio for the visitors. This would be a good dry run for Field Day too. Tom K3YH URL:https://w3ft.com/event/glenn-l-martin-museum-open-cockpit-day/ LOCATION:Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center\, 2323 Eastern Blvd\, Middle River\, Maryland\, 21220\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20250207T003231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T110330Z UID:1887-1777188600-1777204800@w3ft.com SUMMARY:Maryland Mobileers Spring Hamfest DESCRIPTION:04/27/2026- Maryland Mobileers Spring Hamfest\nLocation: Odenton\, MDType: ARRL HamfestSponsor: Maryland Mobileers Amateur Radio ClubWebsite: https://sites.google.com/view/marylandmobileers/hamfest?authuser=0Learn More \n  \n  URL:https://w3ft.com/event/maryland-mobileers-spring-hamfest/ LOCATION:Odenton Volunteer Fire Company\, 1425 Annapolis Rd.\, Odenton\, MD\, 21113\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Mobileers Amateur Radio Club":MAILTO:BMCPHERSON73@VERIZON.NET END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20250207T003914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T183501Z UID:1891-1777708800-1777827600@w3ft.com SUMMARY:SYSTEM SOURCE WAREHOUSE SALE AND SWAP MEET DESCRIPTION:SYSTEM SOURCE WAREHOUSE SALE AND SWAP MEET \nSystem Source • 338 Clubhouse Rd. Hunt Valley\, MD 21031 • 410–771–5544 URL:https://w3ft.com/event/system-source-swap-meet/ LOCATION:System Source Computer Museum\, 338 Clubhouse Road\, Hunt Valley\, Maryland\, 21030\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20260317T004504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T004631Z UID:3130-1778180400-1778187600@w3ft.com SUMMARY:SKYWARN Basic - Harford County DESCRIPTION:Harford County Department of Emergency Services2220 Ady Road​Forest Hill\, MD 21050 \n\n\n\nNWS Baltimore/Washington SKYWARN Schedule \n\n\n\nBasics and Flood SKYWARN classes are open to all of the general public. All classes are free and open to the public. https://www.weather.gov/lwx/SKYWARN \n\n\n\nImportant notes:-Winter\, Severe\, and Tropical classes require SKYWARN® Basics as a prerequisite.-You may attend a class even if it is not in the county where you reside.-Due to the high demand for classes\, we can not offer classes in every region every season. \n\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/DwKm6tMSrS5azhMK8 Register Link URL:https://w3ft.com/event/skywarn-basic-harford-county/ LOCATION:Maryland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20250412T115408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T001308Z UID:2168-1779606000-1779627600@w3ft.com SUMMARY:MD FM HAMFEST DESCRIPTION:http://marylandfm.org/ \n\n\n\nTime: 7 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. – premises MUST be cleared by 4 p.m. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlenty of good food and drink will be available.  Provided by Lions Club \n\n\n\nMFMA  Hamfest is An ARRL sanctioned Hamfest   URL:https://w3ft.com/event/md-fm-hamfest/ LOCATION:Maryland CATEGORIES:Hamfests END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20250321T160444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T123500Z UID:2047-1780131600-1780246800@w3ft.com SUMMARY:CCARC Technician Training DESCRIPTION:The Carroll County Amateur Radio Club is happy to announce its Spring presentation of Technician Training\, May 10 and 11\, at the Public Safety Training Center\, Westminster. \n\n\n\nClass runs from 9 am to 5 pm both days\, with an option to repeat the Sunday\, May 11 material on Saturday\, May 17\, depending on interest. \n\n\n\nWe recommend the ARRL License Manual 5th. Edition as a study aid. The License manual can be purchased from the ARRL or from Amazon. Walk-ins permitted as space available. URL:https://w3ft.com/event/ccarc-technician-training/ LOCATION:Carroll County’s Public Safety Training Center\, 50 Kate Wagner Road\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Amateur Radio Association (CARA)":MAILTO:ccarc.k3pzn@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20241129T192847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T105438Z UID:1720-1782028800-1782043200@w3ft.com SUMMARY:Father's Day Hamfest and Swapmeet DESCRIPTION:BARC Father’s Day Hamfest and Swap Meet\n\nJoin us for the 2026 BARC Father’s Day event in Upperco\, MD. This upcoming exciting event will be held on Fathers Day Sunday June 21 th. featuring a giant flea market for traditional tailgating\, miscellaneous items\, and food. Featured items included amateur radio gear\, electronics\, radio control\, disaster-preparedness items\, and numerous door prizes. We thank  K4IA Easy Ham Books\, DX ENG\, RT Systems\,  The ARRL\, and Ed KC3YFZ for their generous donations in 2025.  Plan on this each Father’s Day. Hours: 8 am.-noon. Location: the Arcadia Volunteer Fire Company grounds\, 16020 Carnival Avenue\, Upperco\, MD 21155 . Our value pricing is $8 suggested donation for admission; $12 suggested donation per tailgating space. URL:https://w3ft.com/event/fathers-day-hamfest-and-swapmeet/ LOCATION:Arcadia Volunteer Fire Co Grounds\, 16020 Carnival Avenut\, Upperco\, MD\, 21155\, United States CATEGORIES:Hamfests ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore Amateur Radio Club":MAILTO:w3ft67@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182248 CREATED:20250625T004211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T105003Z UID:2445-1791100800-1791118800@w3ft.com SUMMARY:CARA FEST - Hamfest DESCRIPTION:CARA Fest 2026 \n\n\n\nHAMFEST/CONVENTION10/05/2025 \n\n\n\nStart Date: 10/04/2026End Date: 10/05/2026Location: Howard County Fairgrounds2210 Fairground RoadWest Friendship\, MD 21794Website: http://www.carafest.orgSponsor: Columbia Amateur Radio Association (CARA)Type: ARRL HamfestTalk-In: 147.390 /R+ CTCSS 156.7Public Contact: Andy Protigal \, N3AWP URL:https://w3ft.com/event/cara-fest-hamfest/ LOCATION:Maryland END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR