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Winter Field Day 2026-Plan B
Winter Field Day (WFD) is a “GO”. The approaching winter storm has given us a great opportunity to showcase the resilience and flexibility of Ham Radio
Winter Field Day 2026 update 1
Published January 10, 2026 -- Joe laid out the technical plans for the execution of Winter Field Day, and has included a PDF that details much of the things that were discussed.
Winter Field Day 2026
Published 01062026: Information Concerning ARA plans for the execution of Winter Field Day
JFK Ultramarathon 2025 needs VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! The ARA has provided successful communications for the JFK, which takes place the Saturday before Thanksgiving, for over a decade...
Announcing Ham Radio Loaner Program!
Published 9/21/25 -- Joe Maquire, WA1ZZQ, gave a very powerful side presentation at the September Activities Meeting on the subject of the Antietam Radio Association beginning a program to provide equipment to hams to get on the air.
TailgateFest 2025
Published July 20, 2025 -- The Beloved Swap Meet Returns September 6, 2025
Amateur Radio Satellite Ops Presentation
During the last Activities Meeting held October 15, Joe Maguire, WA1ZZQ, presented amateur radio Satellite Communications, and what he has learned since becoming interested in that aspect of the hobby. Joe gave a very informative and interesting presentation, which he accompanied with slide presentation. Joe has made his slides available to anyone who wishes to download them!
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Whether you're “old-timer” or are brand new to amateur radio, the Antietam Radio Association is a great place to meet new people and learn more about the art, science and skill of Amateur Radio. Being part of a club increases the enjoyment you will get from the hobby, so with that in mind, if you are within the regional Hagerstown area, join us!
Membership is not required to attend meetings; they are open to all who are interested.
If you are not located within a reasonable distance, we still encourage you to find a club close to you… a good starting point is the ARRL’s club search (the ARRL is the Amateur Radio Relay League, which is the National Association for Amateur Radio).