BARC October 10th Meeting: Remote Control for Base Station Rigs
2023-10-10 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
Gregg, K6XSS, and John, AA6ZT, will be leading this exciting and informative meeting on “Remote Control for Base Station Rigs” (Using Rasberry Pi!)
It will be live and offered on Zoom.
Benicia Fire Department, 150 Military West — Enter from West 2nd Street side.
If you are not a member of BARC’s groups.io to get a Zoom invitation leave your info at :
info@beniciaarc.com
or
707-742-3227
Doors open around 6:30 pm with the official meeting starting at 7:00 pm. All that are interested are welcome! Hope to see you there!
The pre meeting meal will be at Pizza Pirate at 5:15!

November 14th BARC Meeting: Martin Rothfield, W6MRR, “Amateur Radio Balloons”.
2023-11-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
Our Monthly BARC Meeting is coming up! It will be on Tuesday, November 14, 7:00 pm at the main Benicia fire station at the corner of Military West and West 2nd Street. Enter through the BARC radio room on the west 2nd side of the building.
Martin Rothfield, W6MRR, will talk about designing, building, and flying amateur radio balloons in the Bay Area with SF-HAB.org.
W6MRR got his extra license in 2010 to participate in a “Hackerspaces in Space” competition with HacDC. HacDC lost, but he continued launching countless high altitude and pico balloons. Payloads have included various radios, cameras, crossband repeaters, Geiger counters, environmental and biological sampling devices. He got started in the industry designing chips for signal processors and has worked in satellite, meteor burst, avionics and secure communications. W6MRR received EE degrees from University of Maryland and Tufts.
As always, Dinner will be beforehand at Pizza Pirate at 5:15, Meeting at 7 at the EOC and it will also be on Zoom. (If you are not on BARC’s group.io and need an invitation to the Zoom meeting please leave your info at the phone number or email below).

The BARC Holiday Party is Soon!
2023-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Bruehol, 4828 E 2nd St., Benicia, CA, 94510
Come one! Come All!
The BARC Holiday Party is Coming!
December 12th 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Bruehol
4828 E 2nd St, Benicia, CA.
It will be a potluck, bring a dish to share. Bring family and/or anyone who is interested! Or you can come by yourself. Beer and sodas will be available for purchase. Come share in some merriment and eye ball QSOs with your fellow hams. White Elephant gift exchange for those wanting to participate bring a wrapped gift about $20 value.
Let a Club Officer know if you are coming and how many you are bringing so there can be a count of how many are coming! Hope to see you there!

1/02/24 Zoom PSK31 Setup Demo
2024-01-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
An exciting opportunity
PSK31 Setup Demo
When:
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
19:00 to 20:00
(UTC-08:00) America/Los Angeles
Where:
Zoom teleconferencing
Organizer: Benicia Amateur Radio Club (BARC) info@beniciaarc.com 707-742-3227
(If you don’t get our Groups.io zoom invitations leave your info at the email or number above to get an invitation and link to this event).
Description:
Benicia ARC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: PSK31 Setup Demo
Time: Jan 2, 2024 19:00 Pacific Time (US and Canada)

1/9/24 Monthly BARC Meeting, “PSK31, New HTs and Elections”!
2024-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
BARC Monthly Meeting in person and on Zoom
When:
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
19:00 to 21:00
(UTC-08:00) America/Los Angeles
Where:
Benicia Fire Department, 150 Military West — Enter from West 2nd Street side
Organizer: Benicia Amateur Radio Club info@beniciaarc.com 707-742-3227
(If you are not in BARC’s group.io and need a Zoom link leave your info at the email or phone number above)
Description:
Meeting topics include PSK31, new inexpensive handheld transceivers, and nominations for club officers.
You’re also invited to gather with us at Pizza Pirate in Solano Square at 5:30 pm.
We will attempt to show the meeting over Zoom.

February 3, 2024 BARC One-Day Ham Radio License Class
2024-02-03 08:30 - 17:00 | Benicia Senior Center, 1201 East 2nd Street, Benicia, 94510, United States
BARC One-Day Ham Radio License Class
The Benicia Amateur Radio Club is again hosting its One-Day Ham Radio Class. But if you want to go, you need to hurry.
It’s this Saturday, Feb. 3, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. The class is for an entry level Technician license, or existing Techs wishing to upgrade to General. The location is the Benicia Senior Center, 1201 East 2nd Street, Benicia, and the fee is $35.00; which includes all study materials, venue, snacks, handouts, and the exam fee. After the application is processed by the FCC you will need to pay a separate $35 fee directly to the FCC.
If space is still available, register at https://beniciaarc.com/hamclass/

BARC February Meeting: Go Kits & New Officers.
2024-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
BARC Monthly Meeting in person and on Zoom
Benicia Fire Department, 150 Military West — Enter from West 2nd Street side
If you need a Zoom link leave your info at info@beniciaarc.com or 707-742-3227.
Meeting topics include Go Kits and report on election of officers.
You’re also invited to gather with us at Pizza Pirate in Solano Square at 5:30 pm.
We will attempt to show the meeting over Zoom.

March 12th BARC Meeting:Topic Changed: Now DMR!
2024-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
This months’ exciting meeting will cover DMR in general & will also cover specifically the new digital voice mode M17!
You’re also invited to gather and eat with us before the meeting at Pizza Pirate in Solano Square at 5:30 pm.
Watch our groups.io for the Zoom invitation if you would like to attend the meeting via Zoom. Or if you are not a BARC groups.io member leave your info at the email or phone number below to get an invitation.
All that are interested are welcome!

BARC April Meeting
2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
The meeting will be live at the Downtown Fire Station and available via Zoom.
It may be on Go-Kits or the upcoming Steam Discovery Festival or maybe not, but whatever it’s on it is always interesting and informative!
All that are interested are welcome!
You’re also invited to gather with us at Pizza Pirate in Solano Square at 5:30 pm.
Watch our groups.io for the Zoom invitation if you would like to attend via Zoom. Or if you are not a groups.io member leave your info at the email or phone number below to get an invitation.

Monthly BARC Meeting 5/14/24
2024-05-14 19:00 - 21:30 | CA
BARC Monthly Meeting at the First Street Green
Where:
Corner First and East B Streets, Benicia, CA
Organizer:
Benicia Amateur Radio Club
info@beniciaarc..com
707-742-3227
Description:
This month’s club meeting will begin with an on-site tour of the July 3 Torchlight Parade route where we will be providing the Benicia Main Street organization with communications service. We will then move to our usual meeting location at the fire station at West Second Street and Military West.
All are welcome!

June 11th Monthly BARC Meeting
2024-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
The meeting will be live at the Downtown Fire Station and available via Zoom.
We will talk about our upcoming Field Day.
All that are interested are welcome!
You’re also invited to gather with us at our pre-meeting meal at Pizza Pirate in Solano Square at 5:15 pm.
Watch our groups.io for the Zoom invitation if you would like to attend via Zoom. Or if you are not a groups.io member leave your info at the email or phone number below to get an invitation.

July 9th BARC Meeting: Fox Hunt
2024-07-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
Monthly BARC Meeting:
Benicia Downtown Fire Station
150 Military West
Benicia, CA
Enter via the 2nd Street side door.
It’s a Fox Hunt / T Hunt, Direction Finding Hunt! This is an all family event!
Bring your HTs! The hunt will be outside in the general area around the park.
After the Hunt we will go back inside via the 2nd st side door and commence the Zoom Meeting where the T-Hunt will be reviewed and we may also review Field Day and the 3rd of July Parade.
The pre-meeting meal will be at Pacifica Pizza on 1st St. At 5:30.
If you are not a groups.io member leave your info either at the email or the phone number below to get an invitation to the Zoom meeting.

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BARC Monthly Meeting
2024-08-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
Our meetings are always informative and fun! All are welcome!
The Monthly Meeting will be in person and most likely on Zoom.
If you are not a member and would like to join via Zoom give us your info at either the phone number or email below to get a Zoom link.

September BARC Monthly Meeting
2024-09-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
The September 10th BARC Monthly Meeting’s Presentation will be, “EMCOMM & POTA: Every POTA is an EMCOMM Exercise; Our Experiences by JB Still NR5NN and Ross Sagun W6RSS”. For this discussion they will compare and contrast their POTA experiences with what one would encounter in an EMCOMM environment. It will meet both in person and via Zoom at 7:00 pm. The In person meeting is at the Downtown Fire Station. BARC Meetings are always informative and fun! All that are interested are welcome!
To get an invitation to Zoom if you are not a BARC groups.io member, please leave your info at the email or phone number below.
You’re also invited to gather with us at Pizza Pirate in Solano Square at 5:30 pm for our Pre-Meeting Meal.

October 8th BARC Meeting
2024-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
BARC’s October 8, 2024 Monthly Meeting in person and on Zoom Presentation:
“Batteries” by Justin, KM6ZTH, BARC President.
When:
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
19:00 to 21:00
(UTC-07:00) America/Los Angeles

Where:
Benicia Fire Department, 150 Military West — Enter from West 2nd Street side —

You’re also invited to gather with us at Pizza Pirate in Solano Square at 5:30 pm.

All that are interested are welcome!

We will attempt to show the meeting over Zoom. If you are not a member of BARC’s group.io you can leave your info at the email or phone number below to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
Benicia Amateur Radio Club
info@beniciaarc.com
707-742-3227

November Monthly Meeting 11/12/24, “Messing with Meshtastics”.
2024-11-12 19:00 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
The BARC Monthly Meeting is in person and on Zoom. The topic is “Messing with Meshtastic”.
Tuesday, 11/12/24
7pm PST/PDT
Benicia Fire Department, 150 Military West. Enter W 2nd St.
To get an invitation for the Zoom meeting if you are not on our groups.io leave info at either the email or phone number below:
info@beniciaarc.com
7077423227
You’re also invited 2 Pizza Pirate/Solano Square at 5:30pm.

BARC Holiday Party Potluck
2024-12-10 17:00 - 20:30 | CA
During the regular BARC Monthly meeting time in December we go elsewhere and have a holiday celebration. You can just drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. If you are interested check your email from BARC’s groups.io account or contact any board member.

BARC Monthly Meeting February 11th
2025-02-11 19:00 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
7pm PST/PDT
We will have our monthly meeting BARC in person and hopefully on Zoom. We will be discussing the club election and may have a guest speaker.
We will attempt to show the meeting over Zoom. If you are not a member of BARC’s group.io you can leave your info at the email or phone number below to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
Benicia Fire Department, 150 Military West. Enter W 2nd St.
You’re also invited 2 Pizza Pirate/Solano Square @ 5:30pm.

March BARC Monthly Meeting
2025-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
7pm PST/PDT

BARC Monthly Meeting in person and on Zoom
Benicia Fire Department, 150 Military West. Enter W 2nd St.
We will attempt to show the meeting over Zoom. If you are not a member of BARC’s group.io you can leave your info at the email or phone number below to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.

April 8th Monthly BARC Meeting
2025-04-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
BARC Monthly Meeting in person and on Zoom
When:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
19:00 to 21:00
(UTC-07:00) America/Los Angeles
Where:
Benicia Fire Department, 150 Military West — Enter from West 2nd Street side —
We will attempt to show the meeting over Zoom. If you are not a member of BARC’s group.io you can leave your info at the email or phone number below to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
Benicia Amateur Radio Club
info@beniciaarc.com
707-742-3227

May BARC Meeting
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
BARC Monthly Meeting in person and on Zoom
Activity “Soldering and crimping power connectors for Field Day”!
Also, Pre-Meeting Meal at Pizza Pirate in Solano Square at 5:30pm!
Benicia Fire Department, 150 Military West — Enter from West 2nd Street side —
We will attempt to show the meeting over Zoom. If you are not a member of BARC’s group.io you can leave your info at the email or phone number below to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
Benicia Amateur Radio Club
info@beniciaarc.com
707-742-3227

June BARC Meeting
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
BARC Monthly Meeting in person and on Zoom

We will be going over plans for the upcoming Field Day, but we also are making tape measure antennas! So bring any old spare tape measures and come have fun making your own tape measure antenna!
We will attempt to show the meeting over Zoom. If you are not a member of BARC’s group.io you can leave your info at the email or phone number below to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
When:
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
19:00 to 21:00
(UTC-07:00) America/Los Angeles
Where:
Benicia Fire Department, 150 Military West — Enter from West 2nd Street side —

Benicia Amateur Radio Club
info@beniciaarc.com
707-742-3227

July BARC Meeting
2025-07-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
BARC Monthly Meeting In Person and on Zoom.

We will attempt to show the meeting over Zoom. If you are not a member of BARC’s group.io you can leave your info at the email or phone number below to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
When:
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
19:00 to 21:00
(UTC-07:00) America/Los Angeles
Where:
Benicia Fire Department, 150 Military West — Enter from West 2nd Street side —

Benicia Amateur Radio Club
info@beniciaarc.com
707-742-3227

August BARC Meeting
2025-08-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
BARC Monthly Meeting in person and on Zoom.

We will attempt to show the meeting over Zoom. If you are not a member of BARC’s group.io you can leave your info at the email or phone number below to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
When:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
19:00 to 21:00
(UTC-07:00) America/Los Angeles
Where:
Benicia Fire Department, 150 Military West — Enter from West 2nd Street side —

Benicia Amateur Radio Club
info@beniciaarc.com
707-742-3227

September BARC Meeting: A picnic!
2025-09-09 17:30 - 19:30 | CA
The September BARC Picnic will replace our usual monthly meeting!

This is a family event: All are welcome!
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
To get Exact time and location and other details contact a BARC Board member.

Benicia Amateur Radio Club
info@beniciaarc.com
707-742-3227

October BARC Meeting
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
BARC Monthly Meeting in person and on Zoom.

We will attempt to show the meeting over Zoom. If you are not a member of BARC’s group.io you can leave your info at the email or phone number below to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
19:00 to 21:00
(UTC-07:00) America/Los Angeles
Where:
Benicia Fire Department, 150 Military West — Enter from West 2nd Street side —

Benicia Amateur Radio Club
info@beniciaarc.com
707-742-3227

November 11th BARC Meeting
2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
On VETERANS DAY!!!!
BARC Monthly Meeting in person and on Zoom.

We will attempt to show the meeting over Zoom. If you are not a member of BARC’s group.io you can leave your info at the email or phone number below to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
When:
VETERANS DAY!!!
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
19:00 to 21:00
(UTC-07:00) America/Los Angeles
Where:
Benicia Fire Department, 150 Military West — Enter from West 2nd Street side —

Benicia Amateur Radio Club
info@beniciaarc.com

707-742-3227

December BARC Meeting - Holiday Party tba
2025-12-09 | CA
Details, venue, exact date and time to be announced!
Hope to see you there!

JUNE 9th MONTHLY BARC MEETING
2026-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
Description

Activity: Field Day planning discussion
Please enter via the W 2nd street side door.

You are also invited to gather with us at Pizza Pirate in Solano Square at 5:30 pm.

We will attempt to show the meeting over Zoom.
