Countdown to BARA Field Day 2026!

Save the date ... June 27 and 28th at the Kopernik Observatory ... and join in the fun.

Everyone’s time and talents are appreciated, and there’s a place for everyone, no matter their level of experience.
Please feel free to email us at [email protected] with subject line FD2026 with your interests and questions.

Here are some of the areas where you can be part of BARA FD2026: s, coax, q

· Operators and loggers – Team up for phone, CW, and digital across the bands

· Equipment setup and takedown – Before and after including laptops, rigs, coax, quadplexer, filters, etc

· Power Management – Generator, fuel, power distribution, solar, battery, safety

· Food & Drink – Help with breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and hydration

· Tech Support – Assist with computers, logging software, networking, radio interfacing

· Publicity & Outreach – Meet and greet guests and visitors, signs, welcome/info table, social media presence, invitations to media, Scout, social, and other groups

· General Help – Coach and mentor, assist where needed

· Bonus Points Coordination – Help the club earn bonus credits and learn/demonstrate new skills, including:

100% Emergency Power                      Public Information Table

Message to Section Manager              Message Handling

Alternate Power                                     Copy W1AW Bulletin

Educational Activity                               Visits by Elected Officials and Agencies

Youth Participation                                Social Media

Satellite QSO                                            ... and more!

Thanks for being a valuable part of BARA and sharing in the fun!

Best 73.

Steve KA2YRA

BARA VP

On behalf of BARA Activity Team