BARC Is On The Move!
Help Us Make It Happen! Dear BARC Members, We’re thrilled to announce that our move to the new clubhouse is officially underway! As of today, July 25, the old BARC clubhouse is closed, and preparations are ramping up fast for our relocation to the new space. It’s an exciting time, and we want to keep […]
Read more →July Tech Night
We’re excited to announce that Mike Suhar (W8RKO) will be giving a special presentation on how you can use KiwiSDR to enhance your amateur radio activities and explore the world of software‑defined receivers during our next TechNight. Topic: Using KiwiSDR – Accessing, Operating, and Exploring the Global SDR Network Presenter: Mike Suhar, W8RKO Date/Time: July 23, 2025 7:00 PM Location: BARC Club House Mike […]
Read more →July Planning and Membership Meetings
We will be holding the July planning meeting and the general membership meeting at the new location in order to get a feel and evaluate how well it works, etc. We will be showing the new Radio Room (currently empty) to those who wish to see it, at both meetings. Attached are directions to the […]
Read more →UPDATE: BARC Field Day 2025 In Clubhouse
BARC will hold its 2025 Field Day in the clubhouse due to the weather situation this weekend! The Bellbrook Amateur Radio Club (BARC) and its president, Geoff Kline, and the board and members cordially invite you to stop and visit us during our two-day, 24-hour, field day at Sackett Wright Park in Bellbrook. We will […]
Read more →Tech Night Wednesday May 28
Scope: Antenna Builds, attenuator build, and related builds. We can work in teams. Date: May 28th, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Location: BARC Club House Important needs: We plan to build the following: Some Reading Material: Bob Frey BARC Presentation The build event output will be used for a Field Day event and possible future […]
Read more →Annual Spring Tune-Up
This next Sunday, May 25th, is the annual BARC “Spring Tune Up” at the clubhouse starting at 2 pm and running through about 4:30 pm. Full testing of radios; RX sensitivity, TX power and modulation, frequency centering. Power supply testing… under load… will be available. If you have any need for cable repair or a […]
Read more →Field Day Volunteers Needed
One of BARC’s biggest yearly events is the June Field Day. During June Field Day, we set up a number of antennas and radio stations at Sackett-Wright Park in Bellbrook, OH, and try to make as many contacts as possible over a single weekend. We have dinner at the park and enjoy the company of […]
Read more →Field Day Volunteers Needed
One of BARC’s biggest yearly events is the June Field Day. During June Field Day, we set up a number of antennas and radio stations at Sackett-Wright Park in Bellbrook, OH, and try to make as many contacts as possible over a single weekend. We have dinner at the park and enjoy the company of […]
Read more →Tech Night April 23 at 7:00 PM
Meeting is Wednesday April 23rd , 2025 Tech Night – April 23rd 7:00 PM Location: BARC Clubhouse Presenter: Tim N8NQH Presentation #1: “Odd Tools for Troubleshooting, Repair, Design” Tim N8NQH Presentation #2: Butler County club member will bring and show an “air canon” he built used to install wire antennas for EMComm sand POTA events. […]
Read more →Sugar Maple Festival Parade
Subject: Sugar Maple Parade Saturday 26 April, at 10:30 a.m. is the annual Sugar Maple parade. BARC members provide emergency communications and assist with parade line up. The motor vehicles line up on Vemco Dr. and walking units on Little Sugarcreek. I start the vehicles down the hill at 10:15 a.m. to merge with walking […]
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