Billerica Amateur Radio Society
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Tom, K1TW started the meeting at 7:05. He talked about the W1AF Harvard University Symposium and SETI. Bruce, W1LUS, said that he needs additional VEs at Near-Fest for a blind ham going to upgrade. Bruce said there is $822.31 in the Treasury. Jim, N1HTS, talked about BARS setting up at …
Regular Meeting – May 2017 Read More7:05 PM – K1TW, Tom, opens the meeting. Tom provided the coffee and donuts this time. Tom started by encouraging people to check out the ARRL International DX SSB contest this upcoming weekend. The goal is to work stations outside North America. The question for the roundtable was “are you …
Regular Meeting – March 2017 Read MoreMeeting opened at 7:10PM. Tom, K1TW, asked about new attendees. Mike, KC1DKT announced he was a first time attendee. Henry, WA1VAB, stated he is a CW lover and can copy 80WPM! Niece, KA1ULN, mentioned her 10M CW Net. Friday, 8:30PM Eastern, 28.080. All hams are encouraged to check into this …
Regular Meeting – February 2017 Read MoreThe meeting was started at 7:07PM by Mike, K1TWF. Niece, KA1ULN, gave an overview of BARS 2-meter Net activities. There was a question concerning the 10-meter activity on 28430. Andy, KA1GTT, clarified that it is not a formal BARS net but an informal congregation place for Lowell/Chelmsford locals and that …
Regular Meeting – December 2016 Read MoreMeeting commenced at 7PM by Mike, K1TWF, President. Immediate business was a rundown of things that are going well: new members, the Wednesday Net, Stelio’s breakfast. There was a brief Near-Fest report, with attendees being approximately 1500. Andy, KA1GTT, brought up whether there was a new policy requiring you to …
Regular Meeting – November 2016 Read MoreMeeting call to order by Tom, K1TW, BARS VP at 1835. October 25,2016 News: – BARS added 3 new members from the last VE session. – Bruce W1LUS, club Treasurer, passed out a printed copy of the BARS insurance policy and noted the $220 premium has been paid. – The …
BOD Meeting – October 2016 Read MoreBILLERICA AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY (BARS) BOARD MEETING 8/10/16 Club VP K1TW opened the meeting at 1906 The present status of the club was discussed. Positive accomplishments over the last year noted. + The club has an active net with KA1ULN as net manager. + There are successful Saturday breakfast sessions …
BOD Meeting – August 2016 Read MoreExcellent meeting tonight BARS can be the online and 2 meter Guru’s on LOTW. A lot of people need LOTW help. There were 15 people present at the meeting. K1TWF called the meeting to order and asked for introductions Discussion on topics of interest including: – Hands free mobile – …
Regular Meeting – March 2016 Read MoreBillerica Amateur Radio Society Meeting 02/03/16 Meeting called to order by Mike Raisbeck K1TWF at 19:10. 16 members attended. Members introduced themselves. Mike reported on the recent ARRL Board of Directors meeting, an update of MA Bill S 2093 (Hands Free Legislation), and new dates for Boxboro 2016! (September 9-11, …
February 3rd Meeting Report Read MoreBillerica Amateur Radio Society Meeting 12/02/15 Meeting called to order by Tom Walsh K1TW at 1907 13 members attended along with 2 guests. Members introduced themselves telling about their operating activities. Gary W1GFF commented on the BARS net with good attendance. It meets on Wednesdays, 8 PM using the Billerica …
Regular Meeting – December 2015 Read More