Operating Afternoon This Sunday!

Have you ever wished you could spend an afternoon learning how to build an inexpensive yet highly efficient HF Antenna from a true expert on the subject? I certainly have…. your own BARC club has searched for just such and expert, and has spared ALL expense and determined that I could somehow muddle through and save […]
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 →Operating Afternoon Returns!

Once again BARC has another fun event for all who might be interested… an Operating Day & Antenna Build(s) at our clubhouse on Sunday, March 12, at 2 pm! As mentioned at our last membership meeting and Sunday night Net, I’d like to offer a 10M Vertical Dipole antenna build, test, and operate on Sunday afternoon beginning […]
Read more →General License Class at BARC CANCELLED

The General License Class has been cancelled. Please consider the ARRL on-line course taught by Dave Casler, KE0OG. The Bellbrook Amateur Radio Club will be sponsoring a General License Class beginning Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm in the Bellbrook Amateur Radio Club (BARC) Clubhouse at 51 South East Street, Bellbrook, OH 45305 […]
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 →Parks On The Air, 101

Paul Sharp, WS8R, presented Parks On The Air, 101, at the January General Membership Meeting. His informative overview described what Parks On The Air or POTA was, where to create your account and get spots for POTA activations, and why you might want to give POTA a try, especially for new hams or new General […]
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 →SWODXA DX Mentor Program

The Southwest Ohio DX Association (SWODXA) in conjunction with ICOM® America, Inc. is announcing a program to recognize and reward amateur radio operators who have played a key role in helping other amateur radio operators achieve DXCC. The purpose of this program is not to bring recognition to those that achieve DXCC, but rather to […]
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