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This post will be updated as we approach Field Day and all plans are finalized. Check back often for ongoing updates. The Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is proud to announce its participation in ARRL Field Day, taking place June 27th & 28th, 2026. Field Day is one of amateur …
BARS Prepares for Field Day 2026 in Chelmsford Read More
Anthony Luscre, K8ZT shares his adventures mixing Amateur radio with various train excursions. 115K+ QRP contacts, DXCC 328+, top-ten contest finishes—this is one you won’t want to miss!
June 3, 2026 BARS Meeting – Anthony Luscre, K8ZT, “Trains and Amateur Radio” Read More
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.
June 2026 Billerica Amateur Radio Society Newsletter Read More
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.
May 2026 Billerica Amateur Radio Society Newsletter Read More
It gives me great pleasure to announce our Guest Speaker for the April 1, 2026 Club meeting, Mr. David Minster, NA2AA, the CEO of the ARRL. David will provide updates and insights of the current happenings and initiatives at the League. You will not want to miss his presentation! Here …
April 1st, 2026 BARS Meeting – David Minster, NA2AA, “Current Happenings and Initiatives at the League” Read More 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.
April 2026 Billerica Amateur Radio Society Newsletter Read More
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.
March 2026 Billerica Amateur Radio Society Newsletter Read More
It gives me great pleasure to announce our Guest Speaker for the March 4, 2026, club meeting, Andy Stewart, KB1OIQ, and he will give a presentation on restoring and repairing antique radios. Andy gives great talks, so you won’t want to miss this one! Here is Andy’s bio: I’ve been …
March 4th, 2026 BARS Meeting – Andy Stewart, KB1OIQ, “Restoring and Repairing Antique Radios” Read More
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.
February 2026 Billerica Amateur Radio Society Newsletter Read More
I am pleased to announce that we will be having Kristen McIntyre, K6WX, First Vice President of the ARRL, as our Guest Speaker via Zoom for our Hybrid Club Meeting on Wednesday February 4, 2026. She will be updating us on the latest trends and happenings at the ARRL these …
February 4th, 2026 BARS Meeting – Kristen McIntyre, K6WX, “Latest Trends and Happenings at the ARRL” Read More
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