Billerica Amateur Radio Society
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Our last treasurers report before the February meeting had us at $857.77. Since then we had three meeting expenses at $50 each for the hall and had an income of $12 from coffee. That brings us to $719.77 before the May meeting. jim
BARS Treasurer’s Report – May 2015 Read MoreThe New England QSO party begins on Saturday May 2 at 2000. Full rules are available at New England QSO Party Operate on Saturday: from 2000-0500Z (4pm EDT Saturday until 1am EDT Sunday) Sunday: from 1300-2400Z (9am EDT Sunday until 8pm EDT Sunday). A good turnout of BARS members will …
NEQP Weekend Fun Read More
A great evening! The Billerica Amateur Radio Society held its Holiday Dinner at the Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Bedford on Jan 7, 2015. A good gathering of 27 BARS members attended the festivities which included a Chinese buffet. Following the repast, BARS VP and incoming New England Section manager …
New Year’s Dinner Well-Attended! Read MoreThe next regular meeting on Wednesday November 5th will feature Bill Barber NE1B talking on DMR. We will have a full meeting annoucement in the next few days, but for now mark your calendars with the following upcoming BARS member events: Wednesday October 22 at 7 PM: BARS Board meeting …
Upcoming Events including DMR Talk and Elections Read MoreBob Ravenstein W1FDR has kindly offered to keep the special fox set up for Billerica ARS active all this week. This will give all of us more opportunities to try our hand at this following his talk last week. I got part way on Saturday, and may try again this …
Billerica Fox to remain active all this week Read MoreWell, after a wonderful Fox Hunting presentation by Bob W1FDR on Wednesday night, the challenge has been laid down. “Find the BARS FOX this weekend in Chelmsford”. The 2 meter 146.565 Fox is now in the town of Chelmsford. To activate the Fox press DTMF tone 2 for two seconds. …
Find the BARS FOX this weekend Read More
Another summer is almost gone. It’s less than two weeks until Labor Day as I write. But I must say that this summer has had more Ham Radio in it than any summer I can recall. First there was Field Day. By all accounts BARS Field Day was a success …
President’s Message – September 2014 Read MoreRegular meetings resume in just over 2 weeks on September 3. Did you know that BARS Board meetings are also open to members? We always welcome interested members. This is a good opportunity for anyone interested in making BARS an even better club to join us as we plan for …
Board Meets this week – come by and be involved Read More
A multi-national group of contest operators put the call sign KK1Z on-the-air as Region 2 multiplier in the annual IARU Radiosport Competition at K1IR. The event also served as the ‘playing field’ for WRTC 2014 – the World Radiosport Team Championships. WRTC, the olympics of amateur radio, is held every …
BARS Member K1IR Hosts Official Station in IARU Radiosport Competition Read MoreOur own Ken Caruso WO1N was recognized and rewarded for his total commitment to making WRTC the success that it was. After sustaining a serious laceration and getting stitched up at the hospital. Ken returned to the field to finish setting up the stations. He accepted a special award at …
One of BARS’ Own – A WRTC Hero Read More