Updates and information about the club and activities. We will post information on a fairly consistent basis, and things come up.
B2V race a success
The Baker to Las Vegas race was completed this year and the Barstow Amateur Radio club was Able to provide Communications and support for the four San Bernardino County Sheriff teams at the Shoshone Base. The post was set up on the 8th and began providing communications at 0800 on the 9th of April. It was not shut down until 2200 after the last runner had passed. One of the Sheriff teams finished 4th in class. Complete details with pictures were presented at the regular club meeting on the 14th of April. Thanks to Bob KO6BOB who coordinated with Jack K6XS and Bill N6WL who assisted.
The US House of Representatives will have at least two proposals related to Amateur Radio to review in the 2023-2024 session. The bills introduced focus on improving antenna restrictions and HF digital operations. Congressman Bill Johnson of Ohio sponsors HR-9670, the “Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act.” The bill attempts to take on private land use…
Join BARC for portable operation on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Loaded with Fun, Games, Food & Craft Vendors, and lots of Pistachios. Come meet the Mascot, view the art exhibit, pet the mini critters, and be entertained by the live band and gunfight skits.
On Thursday, September 8, we will hold our regular monthly club meeting. 7PM at the American Legion Hall. We will be joined by a special guest speaker, Mike Sipin KA9CQL. Mike will tell us about his experience using Amateur Radio to experiment with, track, and control high-altitude balloons. Mike says it will not be too…
BARC members will be operating as special event station W6E, part of a series of stations from Santa Monica to Chicago. This year Route 66 One The Air will be September 10 to 18, a full nine-day 24 hours window. for more information, please check out our event page, and join in the fun!
BARC holds license classes periodically to support those interested in getting into our hobby, as well as current hams looking to upgrade. If you are interested in a class, or know someone who is interested, please use the link below to sign up. BARC membership is no required and the classes are free. Starting September…
To recognize the contributions to the community made by radio amateurs, the city council has declared this Amateur Radio Week. BARC members at our regular Friday morning breakfast posed with the official proclamation. Members of the Barstow Amateur Radio Club meet each Friday morning at 7AM for an informal breakfast. Any hams, or those interested…
Field Day is less than two weeks away, June 25 to 26. Any licensed Amateur is welcome to join the club’s Field Day effort. We will have a special “Get On The Air” (GOTA) station to encourage Hams to do just that. If you are a Technician, licensed less than a year, or even someone…
Don’t miss the May meeting is Thursday, May 12. We will be having a brief presentation introducing the use of a NanoVNA for ham radio. We will also be discussing specifics of our Field Day plan and be able to flesh out some of the details. Please plan to attend at 7PM on Thursday, May…
The ARRL Field Day page has been updated with location and other details. We are planning a three-station club entry (3A) located at Barstow Community Hospital. All hams are welcome to participate, and we will be having a “GOTA” station to allow anyone interested in amateur radio to try it out, as well as allow…
Field Day coming soon. It is only about two months until Field Day. Andy AJ6WB was appointed Field Day coordinator at the April 14th meeting and will be sending out a survey. Please be watching for it and if you don’t receive it contact Andy at jrsynthetics@gmail , or by phone, or by radio at…
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