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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 Radio Club will be W6E.
W6E will be on the air as operators are available and bands allow.
The Route 66 special event is hosted by the Citrus Belt Amateur Radio Club. See www.W6JBT.org (http://www.W6JBT.org) for more information.
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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 going to be just as enjoyable!
Be sure to check out the Summary Report posted below to see how we performed.
Contest Summary Report
WA6TST’s Contest Summary Report for ARRL-FD
Created by N3FJP’s ARRL Field Day Contest Log
Version 6.6.9 http://www.n3fjp.com
Total Contacts = 200
Total Points = 400
Operating Period: 2025/06/28 18:06 – 2025/06/29 05:28
Total op time (breaks > 30 min deducted): 0:08:46
Total op time (breaks > 60 min deducted): 2:21:46
Avg Qs/Hr (breaks > 30 min deducted): 1,368.8
Total Contacts by Band and Mode:
Band CW Phone Dig Total %
—- — —– — —– —
40 0 140 0 140 70
20 0 58 0 58 29
15 0 2 0 2 1
— —– — —– —
Total 0 200 0 200 100
Total Contacts by Section:
Section Total %
——- —– —
AZ 22 11
LAX 20 10
SV 19 10
ORG 11 6
SJV 11 6
OR 10 5
SB 9 5
NV 8 4
BC 7 4
UT 7 4
EB 6 3
SDG 6 3
SCV 5 3
SF 5 3
CO 4 2
MO 4 2
ID 3 2
MDC 3 2
WTX 3 2
WV 3 2
AL 2 1
KS 2 1
MN 2 1
MT 2 1
ND 2 1
NH 2 1
PAC 2 1
STX 2 1
WWA 2 1
AB 1 1
GH 1 1
IL 1 1
LA 1 1
MB 1 1
MI 1 1
NC 1 1
OH 1 1
OK 1 1
SD 1 1
SK 1 1
VT 1 1
WI 1 1
WNY 1 1
WPA 1 1
WY 1 1
Total = 45
Total Contacts by State \ Prov:
State Total %
—– —– —
CA 91 46
AZ 22 11
OR 11 6
NV 8 4
BC 7 4
UT 7 4
TX 5 3
CO 4 2
MO 4 2
ID 3 2
MD 3 2
WV 3 2
AL 2 1
HI 2 1
KS 2 1
MN 2 1
MT 2 1
ND 2 1
NH 2 1
WA 2 1
AB 1 1
IL 1 1
LA 1 1
MB 1 1
MI 1 1
NC 1 1
NY 1 1
OH 1 1
OK 1 1
ON 1 1
PA 1 1
SD 1 1
SK 1 1
VT 1 1
WI 1 1
WY 1 1
Total = 36
Total Contacts by Country:
Country Total %
——- —– —
USA 187 94
Canada 11 6
Hawaii 2 1
Total = 3
Total DX Miles (QSOs in USA not counted) = 31,502
Average miles per DX QSO = 2,423
Average bearing to the entities worked in each continent.
QSOs in USA not counted.
NA = 58
OC = 260
Total Contacts by Continent:
Continent Total %
——— —– —
NA 198 99
OC 2 1
Total = 2
Total Contacts by CQ Zone:
CQ Zone Total %
——- —– —
03 142 71
04 38 19
05 18 9
31 2 1
Total = 4
Total Contacts by Initials:
Initials Total %
——– —– —
JZ 169 85
RWS 31 16
Total = 2
Total Contacts by Operator:
Operator Total %
——– —– —
KN6THV 169 85
KO6BOB 31 16
Total = 2
Total Contacts by Station:
Station Total %
——- —– —
Z-Nation 143 72
TahoeECS 57 29
Total = 2
Total Contacts by Computer:
Computer Total %
——- —– —
DixieZChick 143 72
TahoeECS 57 29
Total = 2
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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!
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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 for Field Day. ARRL Field will be June 28, 2025 , so please plan on attending.
Bill
N6WL
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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 AM, is on Sunday, the day of the swap meet. The event will again be at The Lodge at Big Bear Lake, a Holiday Inn resort located on Village Drive in Big Bear Lake, California. There are also many other hotels nearby for those attending on multiple days. HamEscape information is available at https://bigbearhamescape.com .
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 Radio Communications. Stop by and say hello to this years support crew:
Robert Lyons – KC6ZTB
Gerald Lyons – KN6QIR
Steven Bates – KF6BXB
Bill Locke – N6WL
Robert Smith – KO6BOB
There is lots of helpful information on this video about the 2025 B2V Communications seminar. https://youtu.be/YHxKOC3p9q4?si=zJlig7YSW54Oblzp
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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.
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