News Blog

Updates and information about the club and activities. We will post information on a fairly consistent basis, and things come up.


Route 66 On the Air 2025 Stats

This year, there were 22 stations participating with their “one-by-one” callsigns, Barstow Amateur Radio Club was operating as W6E. Here is the breakdown for W6E, Route 66 On The Air, special event station, from Barstow CA by the WA6TST, Barstow Amateur Radio Club. Total Contacts: 2745 Approximate by band: 160M: 10 80M: 103 40M: 527 30M: 6 20M: 1397 15M:…

Route 66 On the Air: A Ham Radio Journey Down America’s Main Street

The Route 66 special event will be on the air September 6th -14th, 2025, from 0001Z September 6th through 2359Z September 14th. The event commemorates the history of RT66 connecting east and west areas of the US from Illinois to California. This year, there will be 22 stations participating with their “one-by-one” callsigns, Barstow Amateur…

Summer Field Day 2025

Hello Club, We had an exciting Field Day on June 28th and 29th! Despite the warm temperatures and a bit of wind that picked up toward the end, the atmosphere was filled with energy and fun. Everyone enjoyed participating, bonding, and making wonderful memories together. We can’t wait to welcome you to our next event—it’s…

Weekly Club Breakfast

Join us every Friday morning at Denny’s, located at 1200 E Main St., Barstow, CA, where we can get to know each other and address any Ham Radio questions you may have. Starting this Friday, we will be meeting at a new time: 8 AM. We hope to see you there!

CLUB MEETING UPDATE

Greetings Everyone, Just a quick reminder that the Barstow Amateur Radio Club meeting on Thursday, June 12th at 7 PM. will be held at Barstow American Legion Hall. The American Legion is at 2181 Armory Road, between Victor Avenue and Valley Avenue. From Montara take East Main and turn right on Victor.  We will be doing final preparation…

Big Bear HamEscape

Big Bear HamEscape-ARRL Orange Section Convention – April 25, 26, and 27, 2025 After last year’s successful initial event, the Big Bear hamfest returns with a new name, Big Bear HamEscape. The sponsors have again put together a weekend with many activities, interesting seminars, and great networking opportunities. The ARRL Forum, which starts at 9…

IT’S TIME for BAKER to VEGAS 2025!

120 miles of pavement, 20 stages, over 10,000 runners, guests, family members, and support staff. Hot days and cold nights.  Blood. Sweat. Pride. Honor….. That’s what the world’s most prestigious and unique law enforcement foot race is all about.   Barstow Amateur Radio Club – WA6TST will be in Shoshone again this year to provide…

Calico 50K Trail Run

It’s that time of year again and we are looking for volunteers for the annual Calico Trail Run. Date: January 26,2025 We provide ham radio support and assist the race director while the Barstow 4Wheelers do the race support, like rest area and food/drink for the runners. We will be using a 440Mhz machine on…

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