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Alan, KD1D, will make a presentation on locating hidden transmitters for hams. He’ll discuss “fox” transmitters and radiolocation methods for fun, radiosport and practical applications. RF fox hunting is fun, provides us with physical and mental exercise and teaches us how to locate sources of interference like repeater trolls, stuck …
BARS Meeting on Zoom: Wed, Oct. 6 at 7 PM: Fox Hunting by Alan Hicks, KD1D Read MoreWhat’s New in Digital Modes? Presenter: Neil Goldstein, W2NDG This is a discussion on HF Digital Modes concentrating on FT8. The history and evolution of WSJT-X modes and its derivatives, like JS8-Call, JT-65, FT-4 and WSPR. We will also look at a few standalone kits for digital modes that you …
BARS Meeting on Zoom: Wed, Sept. 1, 2021, 7 PM. Neil Goldstein, W2NDG. Topic: What’s new in Digital Modes Read More
The Billerica Amateur Radio Society, along with the Hampden County Radio Association in Springfield, will commemorate WBZ’s 100th anniversary by conducting a special operating event starting at 1300z/9:00 AM EDT September 17 and ending at 0359z September 20/11:59 PM EDT September 19. Amateurs using the callsigns W1W, W1B, W1Z, and …
WBZ 100th Anniversary Read MoreOur featured speaker will be Rob Macedo, KD1CY, who can do a very timely Skywarn Overview beginning at 7:15 or 7;20 PM on August 4th on Zoom with the BARS club. Skywarn is something virtually every BARS member can participate in and it uses the Westford Repeater for all local Skywarn activations. …
Next B.A.R.S. Zoom Club Meeting Wednesday August 4th at 7:00 PM Guest Speaker will be Rob Macedo KD1CY Topic: SkyWarn Read MoreGreetings Everyone!! At long last I am able to announce that our Saturday Morning Breakfasts at Stelio’s Restaurant in Billerica will resume Saturday 7/10 at 8:00 AM! I spoke to the restaurant on 7/8 and they said they are totally back to normal operations and seating, including the big …
Stelio’s Saturday Morning Breakfasts are back! Read MoreOur next Club Meeting will be Wednesday night 7/7/21 via Zoom and our guest speaker will be Fred Kemmerer AB1OC and he will have a presentation entitled “Programs Helping Hams to Develop New Skills and Get On The Air”. Fred is a great speaker and we are fortunate to have …
Next Club Zoom Meeting Wednesday Night 7/7/21 Via Zoom Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06/11/2021 NASHUA, NH: Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC, has announced his intention to run for the position of ARRL New England Division Director. Kemmerer has a long history of helping individuals to become licensed, learn new skills, and become active in the Amateur Radio Service. Fred has also served …
Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC, to run for ARRL New England Division Director Read MoreOur feature speaker this month is Terry Snyder, WB3BKN, an expert on a lot of different wire antennas for any application in ham radio that you can think of. Terry will do a presentation centered on a number of different antenna designs, from the vertical, to the loop, to the …
Next Zoom Club Meeting Wednesday, June 2, 2021 7:00 PM via Zoom with Terry Snyder WB3BKN Read MoreHello All! Our next Club Meeting via Zoom will be on Wednesday night, May 5, 2021 via Zoom. Our featured speaker for the night will be Terry Stader, KA8SCP, and Terry will give a presentation on the DSTAR digital mode which has been, and will be, a popular digital mode. …
Next Zoom Club Meeting Wednesday May 5, 2021 7:00 PM via Zoom Read MoreThe next Club Zoom Meeting will be Wednesday 4/721 at 7:00 PM and our Guest Speaker will be Bill Barber NE1B. Bill will be doing what will be a presentation on the DMR Digital mode. I am sure this will be a very interesting and informative presentation. Please be sure …
Next Zoom Club Meeting Wednesday 4/7/21 Bill Barber NE1B DMR Presentation Read More