Welcome to the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) community!
Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, ARRL’s newly appointed Radiosport and Field Services Manager, shares the latest on contesting, DXCC, and Field Services. 40 years at ARRL Headquarters and 16 years running the VEC Program—this is one you won’t want to miss!
August 5, 2026 BARS Meeting – Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, “What’s New in Radiosport” Read More
BARS August 2026 Newsletter: Nantucket Lightship activation Aug 15, Bart Jahnke W9JJ on ARRL Radiosport, Field Day 2026 final results, HamX August 13-16 Marlborough, 13 Colonies special event QSL cards, USA 250 W1AW/1, EchoLink now on BARS net, August contest calendar, VE results, upcoming elections.
August 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.
July 2026 Billerica Amateur Radio Society Newsletter Read More
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 radio’s …
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.
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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
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