Billerica Amateur Radio Society
Welcome to the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) community!
Larry Krainson, W1AST, forwarded this post from QRZ about a program they’re offering to set new hams up with a free dual band HT radio. If you’re a new ham or know someone who is, be sure to check it out! More info on QRZ’s website here.
Free Radio for New Hams Read More
Just a reminder that ballots went out for ARRL New England Division Director elections. Take a moment to fill out your ballot and send it back. The candidates for Director are the incumbent, Fred Hopengarten, K1VR, of Lincoln, Massachusetts; Tom Frenaye, K1KI, of West Suffield, Connecticut, and Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC, …
Elections for ARRL New England Division Director Underway 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 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 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 More
I have been browbeating all of you about the fact that I intend to take a break from being President of BARS for the past three years. Election day for us is Wednesday, 11/4/20. That day is coming up quickly and I would like to share some thoughts about this …
URGENT – PLEASE READ – BARS NEEDS A NEW PRESIDENT – AND IT MUST BE ONE OF YOU Read More
Hello everyone. As you know, Governor Baker’s response to the COVID-19 crisis has forced us to cancel our April meeting. I have also heard from Gary, W1GFF, that the Chelmsford Bible Church is closed until further notice as well. This means that VE sessions for BARS are also cancelled. I …
BARS meeting status; W1DC 147.12 repeater testing Read More
Everyone, I am happy to announce the following candidates for our Election at the next meeting. Andy Wallace, KA1GTT: President Kayla Creamer, W2IRY: Vice President Bruce Anderson, W1LUS: Treasurer Scott Ginsburg, K1OA: Secretary Henry Christle, WA1VAB: Member of the Board Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF: Member of the Board Tom Walsh, K1TW: …
BARS Election Slate for November 6 meeting Read More Hello, everyone! Our Election is coming up soon and I want to encourage you to participate. The BARS Board is the Election Committee and we are soliciting volunteers and nominations! Paula Crock, KC1EDA, needed to give up her position as Secretary immediately and we need to fill that. (This also …
BARS officers election – November 6, 2019 – volunteers and nominations wanted Read More Our Net Manager, John Fisher, KC1FTJ in beautiful North Chelmsford, has decided to pass the reins of the job to someone else after doing a fine job since May of 2018. Please thank John when you see him! Chris Lobdell, KC1IUK, of Tewksbury is stepping into the role as of …
New BARS W1HH Net Manager: Chris Lobdell, KC1IUK Read More