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BARS October 2026 Newsletter: Fall storm antenna tips, K8ZT on rig buttons & knobs, New England Digital Voice Traffic Net launches, KiCAD PCB design guide, Bay State Marathon volunteers needed, EAS test Nov 17, October contest calendar, VE results, elections coming in November.

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BARS September 2026 Newsletter: Bouvet Island QSL card arrives, hybrid meetings return, K8ZT on Ham Radio Maps and Charts, Nantucket Lightship activation 138 contacts, Field Day 2026 full recap, Tech licensing & Linux classes, EchoLink now live, September contest calendar, elections coming in November.

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BARS August 2026 Newsletter: Nantucket Lightship activation Aug 15, Bart Jahnke W9JJ on ARRL Radiosport, Field Day 2026 final results, HamX August 13-16 Marlborough, 13 Colonies special event QSL cards, USA 250 W1AW/1, EchoLink now on BARS net, August contest calendar, VE results, upcoming elections.

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BARS May 2026 Newsletter: Coffee & donuts at May 6 meeting, Field Day June 27-28 volunteers needed, editor’s 60-year ham radio journey, New England QSO Party, CQ WW WPX CW contest, Westford parade May 16, current DXpeditions, Collins 30L1 Nearfest find, VE results, flower QSL cards, antenna lead needed.

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BARS May 2026 Newsletter: Coffee & donuts at May 6 meeting, Field Day June 27-28 volunteers needed, editor’s 60-year ham radio journey, New England QSO Party, CQ WW WPX CW contest, Westford parade May 16, current DXpeditions, Collins 30L1 Nearfest find, VE results, flower QSL cards, antenna lead needed.

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BARS May 2026 Newsletter: Coffee & donuts at May 6 meeting, Field Day June 27-28 volunteers needed, editor’s 60-year ham radio journey, New England QSO Party, CQ WW WPX CW contest, Westford parade May 16, current DXpeditions, Collins 30L1 Nearfest find, VE results, flower QSL cards, antenna lead needed.

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BARS April 2026 Newsletter: ARRL CEO David Minster NA2AA presentation, 3Y0K Bouvet Island contact report, spring antenna maintenance tips, Field Day June 27-28, Westford parade volunteers needed, FREE online operating class Apr 2-Jun 18, April contest calendar, USA 250 W1AW/1 event, VE results, antenna QSL cards.

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BARS March 2026 Newsletter: Post-blizzard antenna safety tips, OpenHamClock open-source replacement guide, Andy Stewart KB1OIQ on restoring antique radios, DXCC Trident Award, March contest calendar, Westford parade volunteers needed, USA 250 W1AW/1 August event, HamSCI Workshop, flea market returns, VE results, shack QSL cards.

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BARS February 2026 Newsletter: Rare Desecheo Island DX opportunity, USA 250 W1AW/1 special event, HamSCI Workshop Mar 14-15, HamX speaker call, February contest calendar, new RF noise filter, flea market returns, VE exam results, beach QSL cards, and club updates.

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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.

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