Billerica Amateur Radio Society
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The 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 MoreMeeting Time: 7:00-9:30 PM The next meeting of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Club elections will be held followed by our evening presentation. Guest Speaker: Charlie Bures, WA3ITR Topic: “Introduction to the JT65 Digital Mode and WSPR”. “Introduction to JT-65 & WSPR” is a …
November 2 BARS Meeting: Intro to JT65 and WSPR Digital Modes Read MoreWant to become active on HF? This is the meeting you need to attend. October and November are truly sweet spots for HF radio propagation in the calendar year. That is why so many contests and other activities ramp up in October and November. BARS “Get on the Air” project …
October 5 Meeting: “October and HF”. It just doesn’t get any better than this (except maybe for November!) Read MoreBILLERICA AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY (BARS) BOARD MEETING 8/10/16 Club VP K1TW opened the meeting at 1906 The present status of the club was discussed. Positive accomplishments over the last year noted. + The club has an active net with KA1ULN as net manager. + There are successful Saturday breakfast sessions …
BOD Meeting – August 2016 Read MoreMeeting Time: 7:00-9:30 PM The next meeting of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is Wednesday, September 7, 2016. This is our first meeting of the new radio season. Free Pizza and Beverages will be available! Guest: Eric, KV1J from the W1QSL Bureau Topic: We are having a Pizza Party! …
September 7 BARS Meeting – It’s a QSL and Pizza Party! Read MoreFrom Andy KB1OIQ: Hi Everybody, The ARRL New England Convention will be held in Boxboro, MA on September 9, 10, and 11, 2016. We are looking for a large number of volunteers and are asking for your help. Volunteers are asked to work a 2-hour shift, and will receive a …
Volunteers needed for Boxboro Convention – Please Help if you can Read More