A quick update from our VP at BARC.
Category Archives: Club
Enhance Your Ham Radio Experience: Ideas for BARC Activities
In my travels from North Carolina to Maryland and back, I have five hours of driving each way where I listen to podcasts and other Ham Radio outlets. While listening, I hear ideas that might be fun to incorporate into BARC activities. There have been several ideas that have surfaced that I would love toContinue reading “Enhance Your Ham Radio Experience: Ideas for BARC Activities”
Enhancing Emergency Response with Solar Power
Today, the BARC ARES trailer has gotten a major upgrade! Nick Peaden KQ4PXG has engineered a solar charging system. He purchased and installed three large solar panels on the roof of the trailer. He also installed the controllers to charge the battery. I have helped him by buying the large lithium ion battery and helpContinue reading “Enhancing Emergency Response with Solar Power”
Recap of Field Day 2025: Antennas, Heat, and Recognition
By Beth KN4FZB Our field day 2025 was small, but still a great learning experience and a chance to build the ham community. We ran a 2A operation from the ARES trailer, but set up three antennas, with the idea of switching out as necessary. We also had access to the band room in OakwoodContinue reading “Recap of Field Day 2025: Antennas, Heat, and Recognition”
BARC – PARC Picnic 2025
The THIRD annual PARC and BARC picnic that we just enjoyed? It’s really picked up steam and seems to be something that is expected to take place in the ENC area each year now.
A Farewell to a Pioneering RF Engineer
On March 25, 2025, the world lost a talented RF Engineer who was a good friend and collaborator. He passed away from a heart attack while visiting family in Colombia. Known for his contributions to amateur radio and satellite communications, his legacy includes innovative projects and lectures. He is survived by his family.
Adding Groups.io to BARC
Adding groups.io to help coordinate communications and activities of the Brightleaf Amateur Radio Club.
2M Simplex Net Test
A spontaneous 2 meter VHF simplex communication test net and the findings.
A New Member’s First Field Day Experience:
A new BARC Member’s first Field Day experience.
2024 Field Day Summary
Another Field Day is in the books for BARC, a very hot and sweaty field day, right from the start. Actually, even before the start, Peter N4PVH did some prep, quite a bit of work, honestly, on the trailer, fixing a tire, dropping off the trailers at Oakwood, prepping laptops, and filling the tanks forContinue reading “2024 Field Day Summary”
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