Rookie Roundup Event Cancelled
Unfortunately, I have decided to cancel the Rookie Roundup event at the clubhouse this afternoon due to the impending thunderstorms. I apologize for the inconvenience, but we cannot operate with lightning in the area. I am available any time if any members want to go over the BARC antenna patch panel and get on the […]
Read more →ARRL DX SSB Fun!
Last Sunday, March 5, the clubhouse was rocking with 14 members and a couple of guests who stopped in to work the ARRL DX SSB Contest. We started by going over how to get into the clubhouse using the outside lockbox, then went over using the antenna and rotor patch panels to connect an antenna […]
Read more →ARRL DX SSB Contest At BARC Sunday!
The ARRL DX SSB Contest is this weekend. I will be opening the BARC clubhouse from 2 pm until about 6 pm this Sunday, March 5, for those who would like to learn more about using the clubhouse antennas and radios and get some tips on working contests. Even if you just want to come […]
Read more →Winter Field Day Results
On Saturday, January 28, 2023, BARC members set up radios and antennas at Hills and Dales MetroPark and worked Winter Field Day. The weather cooperated and we weren’t too cold with a fire in the fireplace, just in case. BARC members shared tips on antenna building and radios as well as great conversation and food […]
Read more →W8DGN NAQP Results
The clubhouse was open last Saturday afternoon, January 21, for the North American QSO Party, SSB edition. Five intrepid operators worked 10, 15, and 20 meters using the IC-7300 radios and the multi-band beam antenna. Three other members just visited to watch and learn more about working a contest and getting on the air with […]
Read more →North American QSO Party at BARC!
The clubhouse will be open next Saturday, January 21, for the North American QSO Party from 12:30 pm until about 6 pm or later if there is interest. You are always welcome to stay and use the radios. The North American QSO Parties are favorites of beginners and seasoned operators alike. The NAQPs are low-power […]
Read more →Calendar Updated
The BARC calendar has been updated with several contests and fun events for 2023. Be sure to keep an eye out for your favorite events! We would love to have you come out and join us either socially or to work a radio. If you have any events you would like added to the BARC […]
Read more →Fall Field Day Fun!
What a fun day and did we luck out on the weather! Twelve BARC members enjoyed a beautiful day at John Bryan State Park last Saturday for the first annual Fall Field Day. We arrived early, set up our antennas and radios, and were on the air at 10 am. Several members got to test […]
Read more →Fall Field Day This Saturday!
Please join us for the first annual BARC Fall Field Day at John Bryan State Park this Saturday, September 10, 2022. We will be operating from 10 am until 6 pm for the Ohio State Parks on the Air Event as W8DGN. All are welcome to join us for the social event or to get […]
Read more →Ohio QSO Party Fun!
On Saturday, August 27, 2022, the Bellbrook Amateur Radio Club was able to break in the new communication center setup by participating in the Ohio QSO Party. The goals were to contact as many Ohio counties as possible and to be contacted by as many stations inside and outside Ohio as possible. Severn intrepid operators […]
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