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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.
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It gives me great pleasure to announce our Guest Speaker for the April 1, 2026 Club meeting, Mr. David Minster, NA2AA, the CEO of the ARRL. David will provide updates and insights of the current happenings and initiatives at the League. You will not want to miss his presentation! Here …
April 1st, 2026 BARS Meeting – David Minster, NA2AA, “Current Happenings and Initiatives at the League” Read More BARS April 2026 Newsletter: ARRL CEO David Minster NA2AA presentation, 3Y0K Bouvet Island contact report, spring antenna maintenance tips, Field Day June 27-28, Westford parade volunteers needed, FREE online operating class Apr 2-Jun 18, April contest calendar, USA 250 W1AW/1 event, VE results, antenna QSL cards.
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BARS March 2026 Newsletter: Post-blizzard antenna safety tips, OpenHamClock open-source replacement guide, Andy Stewart KB1OIQ on restoring antique radios, DXCC Trident Award, March contest calendar, Westford parade volunteers needed, USA 250 W1AW/1 August event, HamSCI Workshop, flea market returns, VE results, shack QSL cards.
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It gives me great pleasure to announce our Guest Speaker for the March 4, 2026, club meeting, Andy Stewart, KB1OIQ, and he will give a presentation on restoring and repairing antique radios. Andy gives great talks, so you won’t want to miss this one! Here is Andy’s bio: I’ve been …
March 4th, 2026 BARS Meeting – Andy Stewart, KB1OIQ, “Restoring and Repairing Antique Radios” Read More
BARS February 2026 Newsletter: Rare Desecheo Island DX opportunity, USA 250 W1AW/1 special event, HamSCI Workshop Mar 14-15, HamX speaker call, February contest calendar, new RF noise filter, flea market returns, VE exam results, beach QSL cards, and club updates.
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I am pleased to announce that we will be having Kristen McIntyre, K6WX, First Vice President of the ARRL, as our Guest Speaker via Zoom for our Hybrid Club Meeting on Wednesday February 4, 2026. She will be updating us on the latest trends and happenings at the ARRL these …
February 4th, 2026 BARS Meeting – Kristen McIntyre, K6WX, “Latest Trends and Happenings at the ARRL” Read More
As a reminder, we are having our B.A.R.S. Holiday Party on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM at The Great Wall Restaurant in Bedford, MA. (Get Directions.) We will be having the buffet, which will cost $33.25 per person (including tax and gratuity.) The food here has always been …
B.A.R.S. Holiday Party this Wednesday! Read More
The January 2026 issue of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society Newsletter kicks off the new year with important club updates, including details on the upcoming Holiday Party, Winter Field Day activities, and opportunities to volunteer—from VE sessions to the Boston Marathon communications team. Inside, you’ll also find messages from club leadership, contest recommendations, membership reminders, and resources to help every ham get on the air and stay active throughout the winter season.
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Starting with our first 2026 weekly net on January 7th, we will be moving back to the W1DC repeater in Billerica! Content in email announcements, the website, and other locations are being updated to reflect the move. Remember we meet weekly, except for club meeting nights, now on the W1DC …
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