Billerica Amateur Radio Society
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If you didn’t receive the email that recently went out, or if you’re not on Facebook, the BARS Field Day photos and recap video are now available. Click here to check out the photos. If you’re not on Facebook, a window might pop up when you click the link to …
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Hi, everyone. BARS member Henry Christle, WA1VAB, has been gaining interest in finding operators for the Massachusetts 13 Colonies operation. Last year, K2H did not have as many operators as other states. If you would like to operate as K2H, please follow the instructions below. Andy KA1GTT Amateur K2H Massachusetts …
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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 …
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Title: Islands on the Air (IOTA) Author: Scott Ginsburg, K1OA Are you active on HF and looking for a new challenge? Consider chasing islands around the world through the Islands on the Air (IOTA) program. Created in 1964 by the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB), IOTA is a challenging …
Read MoreMeeting Time: 7:00-9:30 PM The next meeting of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is Wednesday, September 6, 2017. This is our first meeting of the new radio season. Free Pizza and Beverages will be available! Guest: Eric, KV1J from the W1QSL Bureau Topic: We are having a Pizza Party! …
Read MoreBe sure to show up and operate, help with setup or just socialize… and don’t forget the BBQ Saturday at 6PM and Breakfast Sunday Morning at 9AM! We look forward to seeing you there! For more information
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Field Day June 24 – 25, 2017 Start: 1800 UTC Saturday End: 2100 UTC Sunday Where: 65 Littleton Road, Chelmsford, MA What is Field Day? The 4th weekend in June is just around the corner. That means its time to get ready for Field Day, one of ham radio’s most …
Read MoreThe calendar shows upcoming meetings, VE sessions, BARS nets, and other events from time to time that may be of interest to members. So click on the calendar (right sidebar) frequently and join us!.
Read MoreFrom Andy KB1OIQ: Hi Everybody, The ARRL New England Convention will be held in Boxboro, MA on September 9, 10, and 11, 2016. We are looking for a large number of volunteers and are asking for your help. Volunteers are asked to work a 2-hour shift, and will receive a …
Read MoreFebruary/March 2017 Date Event Note 10-May 8 PM BARS Net Billerica 147.12 PL/103.5 11-May VE-Session 7 PM; Chelmsford Bible Church, 128 Gorham St., Chelmsford MA 01824 Chelmsford (map) 17-May 8 PM BARS Net Billerica 147.12 PL/103.5 24-May 8 PM BARS Net Billerica 147.12 PL/103.5 31-May 8 PM BARS Net Billerica …
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