Billerica Amateur Radio Society
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Meeting begun by Tom, K1TW, about 7PM. Issues brought up: Hacking of Yahoo accounts – changing of passwords recommended. Discussion: BARS should move from Yahoo Groups by 12/1/17. Action item for Jesse. A motion was approved to do this move. Congratulations were extended to Jesse, W1DEA, for the Newsletters being …
Regular Meeting – October 2017 Read MoreAttendees: Andy KA1GTT, Tom K1TW, Kayla W2IRY (phone), Bruce W1LUS, Henry WA1VAB, Niece KA1ULN, Mike K1TWF. The meeting began at 6PM on October 10th at the BATV office in Billerica with the following brought up by Tom: BARS will hold elections at its November meeting. The ByLaws should be updated …
BOD Meeting – October 2017 Read MoreMeeting Time: 7:00-9:30 PM. The next meeting of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Guest: Kelly Beatty, Sky and Telescope Magazine Topic:The Sputnik Years When a Russian rocket lofted Sputnik 1 into orbit on October 4, 1957, the worldwide reaction was a mixture of awe …
November 1st Meeting: The Sputnik Years Read MoreMeeting Time: 7:00-9:30 PM. The next meeting of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Guest: Bruce Blain, K1BG Topic: Entry Level License Requirements – What Worked and What Didn’t Abstract: All of us entered the amateur radio hobby in a number of different ways. Whether …
October 4th Meeting: Entry Level License Requirements – What Worked and What Didn’t Read More7:20 pm – Meeting called to order by Mike, K1TWF – Mike gave a brief intro/explanation about Boxboro for our new members – Bruce gave a treasurer’s report. We currently have a balance of $701.91. – Bruce reminded members that September means it’s time for annual dues. – Mike introduced …
Regular Meeting – September 2017 Read MoreBARS BOD MEETING REPORT 7/29/17 Held at BATV – opened at 9:15 by Tom, BARS President. Attendees: Tom, Bruce, Andy, Kayla, Jesse (observer), Niece, Mike. Tom thanked Jesse for his outstanding work as FD chair. Proposed August meeting be ice cream social at Gary’s. Start 6PM. If inclement weather, meet …
BOD Meeting – July 2017 Read MoreBARS meeting report 8/2/17 Meeting opened at the Church at 7:15. Ice Cream Social at Gary’s was cancelled due to weather. Tom opened the meeting as the BARS President. The September meeting will be a QSL sort with KV1J. Pizza will be ordered by Paul K1VK and the Club will …
Regular Meeting – August 2017 Read MoreBARS meeting report 7/5/17 Tom, K1TW, began the meeting at 7:05. A signup sheet was passed. Bruce, W1LUS, gave a treasurer’s report of $814.31 in the account. In addition, Tom passed to him the $106 collected from the Field Day donation jar. This would be added to the account. There …
Regular Meeting – July 2017 Read MoreTom, 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 More
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 …
BARS 2017 Field Day Plan Read More