Welcome to the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) community!
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.
January 2026 Billerica Amateur Radio Society Newsletter Read More
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 …
Weekly Net Moving to Billerica Repeater Read More
I am pleased to announce that our Guest Speaker for the December 3, 2025 Club Meeting will be John Meade, W2XS, and he will be presenting a talk on “Fun With QRP”. You won’t want to miss this one! John is an avid QRP Operator in Northport, New York. Here …
December 3, 2025 BARS Meeting – John Meade, W2XS, “Fun With QRP” Read More
The Billerica Amateur Radio Society December 2025 Newsletter shares seasonal updates, upcoming club meetings, and highlights of recent activities. It features technical resources for operators, including guidance on digital modes like FreeDV, plus announcements of community events and opportunities for members to get involved. The issue emphasizes education, collaboration, and keeping the amateur radio spirit strong as the year closes.
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I am pleased to announce that our Guest Speaker for the November 5, 2025, hybrid Club Meeting will be Jeffrey Schmidt, N5MNW, from Round Rock, TX, and he will give a presentation entitled “The Various Digital Modes”. Below is Jeff’s introduction: I’ve always been fascinated by Radio. Signal propagation and …
November 5, 2025 BARS Meeting – Jeffrey Schmidt, N5MNW, “The Various Digital Modes” Read More
The November 2025 edition of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) newsletter highlights key club activities, including officer elections, a hybrid meeting featuring guest speaker Jeffrey Schmidt (N5MNW) on digital modes, and recent POTA activations. President Doug Bruce (N1WRN) shares antenna upgrade projects and encourages participation in HF nets and the club’s equipment loaner program. The newsletter also covers ARRL membership incentives, CW contests, VE session updates, and upcoming ham radio events like the ARRL Sweepstakes and CQ Worldwide DX Contest. Editor Marla Wallace (WA1GSF) discusses QST magazine changes and recommends QEX for technical enthusiasts. Additional features include photo QSL cards, reminders about FCC email updates, and calls for volunteers and net control operators.
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I am pleased to announce that our Guest Speaker for the October Club meeting will be Barry Feierman, K3EUI, and he will be giving a talk entitled “Nano VNA for Rookies” and its applications to ham radio. Barry has given numerous talks on this great device, so I am sure …
October 1, 2025 BARS Meeting – Barry Feierman, K3EUI, “Nano VNA for Rookies” Read More
President Doug Bruce’s antenna maintenance tips, announcement of the upcoming “Nano VNA for Rookies” presentation, Part 2 of Andy Wallace’s comprehensive IC-7300 Boot Camp guide, Mark Nelson’s farewell as Vice President, David Marcucci’s call to action supporting amateur radio antenna rights legislation, October contest recommendations, VE session results with three new licensees, club meeting details, and technical tips for improving station performance and reducing RFI.
October 2025 Billerica Amateur Radio Society Newsletter Read More
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