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Meeting Time: 7:00-9:30 PM The next meeting of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 7 PM. Topic: “W1UE’s Great Asian Adventure”. Dennis, W1UE will describe his amateur radio trip to several Asian countries in the fall of 2016. Dennis journeyed to India, Thailand and …
Next BARS Meeting – Wednesday March 1, 2017: “W1UE’s Great Asian Adventure” 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 BARS VE Session scheduled for Thursday Feb 9th has been CANCELLED due to the impending snowstorm predicted to bring 8-14” of snow, along with heavy winds. Also the Chelmsford Bible Church will not be open nor plowed until Friday morning. Our next VE session will be Thursday March 9, …
VE Session for Thursday Feb 9th CANCELLED Read MoreMeeting Time: 7:00-9:30 PM The next meeting of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Topic: “Why CW?” Tonight’s presentation introduces you to “Why CW” has been such an important part of Amateur Radio for decades. CW is truly experiencing a renaissance in the 21st century …
Next BARS Meeting: Wednesday February 1, 2017 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!.
Remember to check the Club Calendar for upcoming Events Read MoreThe January 4th Holiday Meeting 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 details: Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2017 Time: 7:00 PM Where: Great Wall Restaurant, 309 …
January 4, 2017 – BARS Holiday Meeting 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 Time: 7:00-9:30 PM The next meeting of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Join us at 5:30 PM for a pre-meeting gathering at Bertucci’s, 14 Littleton Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01824 Presentations for the “Show and Tell” include: Eric, WB1HBU: Feature Talk on the “SDR …
BARS Meeting: December 7, 2016 – “Show and Tell” with 2 Featured Presentations 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 More