April 6 BARS Meeting: “What can we do about Noise interference?”

Next BARS Meeting: April 6, 7PM on Zoom Speaker: Rob Leiden, K1UI Assistant NE Division Director Topic: What can we do about Noise interference? Help is coming. One of the biggest problems faced by amateur radio in this era of new technologies is the growth of noise that interferes with …

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BARS Zoom Meeting – December 1, 2021, 7 PM Topic: Amateur Radio Software Demonstration

Next BARS Zoom Meeting is December 1, 2021, 7 PM (Wednesday) Topic: Amateur Radio Software Demonstration (RufzXP / Morse Runner) Speaker: Bruce Blain, K1BG Abstract: Bruce, K1BG, will join us with another one of his great presentations. This time Bruce will focus on a couple of software programs (i.e., RufzXP …

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Next BARS Zoom Meeting is November 3, 2021: Larry W1DYJ on Antenna Modelling followed by our Annual Club Elections

Abstract This Antenna Modeling presentation will start with some history detailing why Larry has always been interested in understanding antennas. It will then go over the use of three applications: TLW, YW, and HFTA, from the ARRL Antenna Book. Using his homebrew 10M yagi an example, it will hopefully help …

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BARS Meeting on Zoom: Wed, Oct. 6 at 7 PM: Fox Hunting by Alan Hicks, KD1D

Alan, KD1D, will make a presentation on locating hidden transmitters for hams. He’ll discuss “fox” transmitters and radiolocation methods for fun, radiosport and practical applications. RF fox hunting is fun, provides us with physical and mental exercise and teaches us how to locate sources of interference like repeater trolls, stuck …

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BARS Meeting on Zoom: Wed, Sept. 1, 2021, 7 PM. Neil Goldstein, W2NDG. Topic: What’s new in Digital Modes

What’s New in Digital Modes? Presenter: Neil Goldstein, W2NDG This is a discussion on HF Digital Modes concentrating on FT8. The history and evolution of WSJT-X modes and its derivatives, like JS8-Call, JT-65, FT-4 and WSPR. We will also look at a few standalone kits for digital modes that you …

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ARRL Sweepstakes this weekend (November 17)

Hey, BARS members give this a try for some real HF FUN! See the WA7BNM CALENDAR https://www.contestcalendar.com/weeklycont.php#8808 for simplified details You can find a full explanation here: http://www.arrl.org/sweepstakes. Or ask questions on the BARS reflector and club members will help you get started. At exactly 2100 UTC on Saturday November …

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