Billerica Amateur Radio Society
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Amateur radio is something that is fun to do every day, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. At last night’s BARS meeting during my short talk about the strong relationship that has always existed between BARS and the ARRL, I mentioned the there was new and quite beautiful …
Visit The New Eastern Massachusetts ARRL Section Website Read MoreIn lieu of a regular club meeting, we are holding a Holiday Party! The BARS January 3rd Holiday Party Location is in Bedford, MA. This month’s meeting is very special as we greet the New Year and hold a New Year’s version of our traditional Yankee Swap. Here are the …
BARS Holiday Party on January 3, 2018 Read MoreMeeting Time: 7:00-9:30 PM. The next meeting of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Guest: Marcia Forde, KW1U. Marcia is the ARRL Section Traffic Manager (STM) for the Eastern Massachusetts (EMA) section. Topic: Message Handling and the National Traffic System (NTS). Marcia, KW1U, is the …
Next BARS Meeting: Wednesday, December 6 at 7 PM Read MoreTo all Billerica Amateur Radio Society members: Last night, at our club meeting, the election slate as published below was passed – unanimously. Please welcome the incoming BOD members and thank those who are outgoing or changing roles for their hard work up till now. I hope to serve all …
Club Election Results Read MoreWednesday, November 1, 2017 is Election Night for BARS. The Board of Directors has met and a slate of nominees has been formulated. It is: President: Andy Wallace, KA1GTT Vice President: Kayla Creamer, W2IRY Treasurer: Bruce Anderson, W1LUS (incumbent) Secretary: Paula Crock, KC1EDA BOD Member: Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF BOD Member: …
PROPOSED BARS ELECTION SLATE FOR NOVEMBER 1 MEETING Read MoreMeeting begun by Tom, K1TW, about 7PM. Issues brought up: Hacking of Yahoo accounts – changing of passwords recommended. Discussion: BARS should move from Yahoo Groups by 12/1/17. Action item for Jesse. A motion was approved to do this move. Congratulations were extended to Jesse, W1DEA, for the Newsletters being …
Regular Meeting – October 2017 Read MoreAttendees: Andy KA1GTT, Tom K1TW, Kayla W2IRY (phone), Bruce W1LUS, Henry WA1VAB, Niece KA1ULN, Mike K1TWF. The meeting began at 6PM on October 10th at the BATV office in Billerica with the following brought up by Tom: BARS will hold elections at its November meeting. The ByLaws should be updated …
BOD Meeting – October 2017 Read MoreMeeting Time: 7:00-9:30 PM. The next meeting of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Guest: Kelly Beatty, Sky and Telescope Magazine Topic:The Sputnik Years When a Russian rocket lofted Sputnik 1 into orbit on October 4, 1957, the worldwide reaction was a mixture of awe …
November 1st Meeting: The Sputnik Years Read MoreMeeting Time: 7:00-9:30 PM. The next meeting of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Guest: Bruce Blain, K1BG Topic: Entry Level License Requirements – What Worked and What Didn’t Abstract: All of us entered the amateur radio hobby in a number of different ways. Whether …
October 4th Meeting: Entry Level License Requirements – What Worked and What Didn’t Read More7:20 pm – Meeting called to order by Mike, K1TWF – Mike gave a brief intro/explanation about Boxboro for our new members – Bruce gave a treasurer’s report. We currently have a balance of $701.91. – Bruce reminded members that September means it’s time for annual dues. – Mike introduced …
Regular Meeting – September 2017 Read More