Chesapeake Bay Radio Association -CBRA

Chesapeake Bay Radio Association -CBRA Chesapeake Bay Radio Association CBRA is a club that is of Ham Radio Operators and their families.

The CBRA has transitioned our LoRa mesh repeater over to Meshcore!Ready to join the new mesh? Meshcore features a web-ba...
06/12/2026

The CBRA has transitioned our LoRa mesh repeater over to Meshcore!

Ready to join the new mesh? Meshcore features a web-based flasher. No command lines, no codingβ€”just plug your device into your browser, flash it in seconds, and pair it to the Meshcore companion app via Bluetooth.

If you have your own node (Heltec V3, LilyGo T-Deck, T-Beam, etc.), we highly encourage you to make the jump with us!

Off-Grid, Encrypted, Mesh Communications

CBRA Member, Steve K3AX, is providing radio support today at the Sachs Cover Bridge in Gettysburg PA for the 2026 Tour D...
06/06/2026

CBRA Member, Steve K3AX, is providing radio support today at the Sachs Cover Bridge in Gettysburg PA for the 2026 Tour De Frederick

πŸ“‘ Come see amateur radio in action!The Chesapeake Bay Radio Association β€” WA3SFJ β€” invites the public to join us for **A...
06/06/2026

πŸ“‘ Come see amateur radio in action!

The Chesapeake Bay Radio Association β€” WA3SFJ β€” invites the public to join us for **ARRL Field Day 2026** at the **Water Witch Fire Department in Port Deposit**.

Field Day is ham radio’s open house and one of the most popular on-the-air events in the U.S. and Canada. It brings together emergency preparedness, public service, community outreach, technical skills, and a whole lot of fun.

πŸ“… **June 27–28, 2026**
πŸ“ **Water Witch Fire Department**
**1 Bill Amoss Way, Port Deposit, MD 21904**

We will be set up in the pavilion behind the fire house.

Come out and:
βœ… See amateur radio stations operating live
βœ… Learn about HF, VHF, and UHF radio
βœ… See full-size antennas 25–40 feet up
βœ… Check out the club’s Hex beam standing high above the field
βœ… Get on the air with help from experienced operators
βœ… Learn how amateur radio supports emergency communications and public service

No experience is needed. All are welcome β€” families, students, scouts, emergency service volunteers, new hams, longtime operators, and anyone curious about radio communications.

πŸŽ™οΈ Event starts Saturday, June 27 at 2:00 PM
πŸ“» Event ends Sunday, June 28 at 5:00 PM

The main goal of Field Day is to have FUN. Come ask questions, meet local operators, and experience the excitement of making contacts over the air.

Learn more at **WA3SFJ.NET**

Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Operators for Emergency Preparedness
05/29/2026

Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Operators for Emergency Preparedness

Senator Ted Cruz, in a strong pre-Memorial Day message publicly highlighted the critical role that Amateur Radio Service volunteers play during disasters, pr...

Another record breaking year!
05/23/2026

Another record breaking year!

Hamvention Day  #2. Everyone is hitting the flea market section early to beat the storm.
05/16/2026

Hamvention Day #2. Everyone is hitting the flea market section early to beat the storm.

Mixed bag of Hamvention pictures
05/15/2026

Mixed bag of Hamvention pictures

Kudos to the first responders for keeping everyone safe!
05/15/2026

Kudos to the first responders for keeping everyone safe!

Lunchtime! Something for everyone
05/15/2026

Lunchtime! Something for everyone

Talk to just about every manufacturer and retailers out there.
05/15/2026

Talk to just about every manufacturer and retailers out there.

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Rising Sun, MD
21911

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