Welcome to the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) community!
Anthony Luscre, K8ZT, takes an in-depth look at the controls of a modern rig in this practical, hands-on presentation. 115K+ QRP contacts, DXCC 328+, and rave reviews from his past BARS talks. This is one you won’t want to miss!
October 7, 2026 BARS Meeting – Anthony Luscre, K8ZT, “What Do All Those Buttons, Knobs & Menus Actually Do?” Read More
BARS October 2026 Newsletter: Fall storm antenna tips, K8ZT on rig buttons & knobs, New England Digital Voice Traffic Net launches, KiCAD PCB design guide, Bay State Marathon volunteers needed, EAS test Nov 17, October contest calendar, VE results, elections coming in November.
October 2026 Billerica Amateur Radio Society Newsletter Read More Anthony Luscre, K8ZT, returns to BARS with a presentation on Ham Radio Maps and Charts. 115K+ QRP contacts, DXCC 328+, and over 500 club presentations since 2020—this is one you won’t want to miss!
September 2, 2026 BARS Meeting – Anthony Luscre, K8ZT, “Ham Radio Maps and Charts” Read More
BARS September 2026 Newsletter: Bouvet Island QSL card arrives, hybrid meetings return, K8ZT on Ham Radio Maps and Charts, Nantucket Lightship activation 138 contacts, Field Day 2026 full recap, Tech licensing & Linux classes, EchoLink now live, September contest calendar, elections coming in November.
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Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, ARRL’s newly appointed Radiosport and Field Services Manager, shares the latest on contesting, DXCC, and Field Services. 40 years at ARRL Headquarters and 16 years running the VEC Program—this is one you won’t want to miss!
August 5, 2026 BARS Meeting – Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, “What’s New in Radiosport” Read More
BARS August 2026 Newsletter: Nantucket Lightship activation Aug 15, Bart Jahnke W9JJ on ARRL Radiosport, Field Day 2026 final results, HamX August 13-16 Marlborough, 13 Colonies special event QSL cards, USA 250 W1AW/1, EchoLink now on BARS net, August contest calendar, VE results, upcoming elections.
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BARS May 2026 Newsletter: Coffee & donuts at May 6 meeting, Field Day June 27-28 volunteers needed, editor’s 60-year ham radio journey, New England QSO Party, CQ WW WPX CW contest, Westford parade May 16, current DXpeditions, Collins 30L1 Nearfest find, VE results, flower QSL cards, antenna lead needed.
July 2026 Billerica Amateur Radio Society Newsletter Read More
This post will be updated as we approach Field Day and all plans are finalized.Check back often for ongoing updates. The Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is proud to announce its participation in ARRL Field Day, taking place June 27th & 28th, 2026. Field Day is one of amateur radio’s …
BARS Prepares for Field Day 2026 in Chelmsford Read More
Anthony Luscre, K8ZT shares his adventures mixing Amateur radio with various train excursions. 115K+ QRP contacts, DXCC 328+, top-ten contest finishes—this is one you won’t want to miss!
June 3, 2026 BARS Meeting – Anthony Luscre, K8ZT, “Trains and Amateur Radio” Read More
BARS May 2026 Newsletter: Coffee & donuts at May 6 meeting, Field Day June 27-28 volunteers needed, editor’s 60-year ham radio journey, New England QSO Party, CQ WW WPX CW contest, Westford parade May 16, current DXpeditions, Collins 30L1 Nearfest find, VE results, flower QSL cards, antenna lead needed.
June 2026 Billerica Amateur Radio Society Newsletter Read More