Our hearts are heavy as we honor and remember the remarkable life of Charles Arthur “Cap” Pennell (KE6AFE)—a beloved friend, mentor, and true cornerstone of our regional amateur radio and emergency communications family. Cap was so much more than an…
MBARA is happy to announce that our members have built and deployed a new repeater. So, if you’re in the area, or maybe even across the bay, program it into your radio and give it a try! The repeater consists…
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 After our regular meeting starting at 10:15 We will have a Spring BBQ / Field Fun Day BBQ Hot Dog, Macaroni Salad, Chips, Drinks Where: 599 DX Drive, Marina, CA 93933 Bring your Equipment Table,…
Monterey Bay Amateur Radio Association (MBARA) announces that our free, quarterly test date is set for the last Thursday in April. This event is conducted with the support of the American Legion Post 694. For those interested in taking the…
The FCC approved access to a new set of 60-meter frequencies to be more in line with the worldwide 60-meter amateur allocation made by the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2015. US General and Extra class holders may now operate on…
The Monterey County Weekly published an article about the Monterey Bay Amateur Radio Association and its activities. The article titled “Ham radio operators meet over a shared hobby that becomes a lifeline during emergencies” was written by Celia Jiménez, while…
We are less than 30 days away from our first Amateur Radio exam session of 2026! Kick off the new year by obtaining or upgrading your license. Join us in Marina on January 22nd—get ready to get on the air!…
Members of the Monterey Bay Amateur Radio Association (MBARA) contributed to the event marking the City of Marina’s incorporation anniversary. The volunteer effort underscored the MBARA’s commitment to community service, a core tenet of the amateur radio hobby. Their involvement…
Monterey Bay Amateur Radio Association (MBARA) announces that starting in January 2026, it will offer in-person, regular, quarterly testing for ham radio licenses in Marina, California. Taking the in-person exam is the last step to get your ham radio license.…
As part of a much larger overhaul focused on deleting almost 400 obsolete wireless regulations, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced plans to delete or modify four minor provisions of Part 97. ARRL’s Washington Counsel has reviewed the proposal…