Burlington Amateur Radio Club

06/15/2026

Radio Operators Needed for the Vermont 100 Race

This request is from Rob N1XSS. He is looking for volunteer radio operators to help out with the radio comms for this race.

" The Vermont 100 is an annual fundraiser for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport, a local organization whose motto is "A Sport for Every Body." Vermont Adaptive runs a wide range of adaptive sports programs designed to support and empower people with disabilities, helping them enjoy outdoor recreation year‑round. You can learn more about their mission at vermontadaptive.org.

The Vermont 100 itself is a 100‑mile endurance race featuring both runners and horses, spanning 11 towns across some of the most beautiful parts of Vermont. For more than 30 years, the Amateur Radio community has played a critical role in supporting the event by providing emergency and logistical communications to help ensure the safety and smooth operation of this 30‑hour race.

This year, we are looking for additional Amateur Radio operators to help staff aid stations, horse holds, restock trucks, and shuttle vehicles.

If you have time on Saturday, July 18th or Sunday, July 19th and would like to have some fun playing radio while supporting a great cause, please reply to this email.

Thanks,

Rob Mather

N1XSS

C- 802-591-7277

H-802-886-5478 "

73 de BARC

06/08/2026

Question from the Extra License Class question pool:

" What does PRB-1 require of state and local regulations affecting amateur radio antenna size and structures?

A. No limitations may be placed on antenna size or placement
B. Reasonable accommodations of amateur radio must be made
C. Such structures must be permitted when use for emergency communications can be demonstrated
D. Such structures must be permitted if certified by a registered professional engineer "

Put your answer in a 'Comment'.
If we 'LIKE' your answer, then you are correct.

Good luck!

73 de BARC

06/08/2026

Question from the General License Class question pool:

" What is the maximum transmitter power an amateur station may use on 10.140 MHz?

A. 200 watts PEP output
B. 1000 watts PEP output
C. 1500 watts PEP output
D. 2000 watts PEP output "

Put your answer in a 'Comment'.
If we 'LIKE' your answer, then you are correct.

Good luck!

73 de BARC

06/08/2026

Question from the Technician License Class question pool:

" What is the national calling frequency for FM simplex operations in the 2 meter band?

A. 146.520 MHz
B. 145.000 MHz
C. 432.100 MHz
D. 446.000 MHz "

Put your answer in a 'Comment'.
If we 'LIKE' your answer, then you are correct.

Good luck!

73 de BARC

06/08/2026

More FCC rules and regulations that you really should know as an ARO (Amateur Radio Operator).

" § 97.121 Restricted operation.

(a) If the operation of an amateur station causes general interference to the reception of transmissions from stations operating in the domestic broadcast service when receivers of good engineering design, including adequate selectivity characteristics, are used to receive such transmissions, and this fact is made known to the amateur station licensee, the amateur station shall not be operated during the hours from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., local time, and on Sunday for the additional period from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., local time, upon the frequency or frequencies used when the interference is created.

(b) In general, such steps as may be necessary to minimize interference to stations operating in other services may be required after investigation by the FCC. "

73 de BARC

06/08/2026

QST QST QST - ARRL VE Test Session Friday June 12, 2026, in Burlington, VT

This is a QST.

The Burlington Area ARRL VE Team will be having a test session
Friday, June 12, 2026, at 6:00 pm, at the Red Cross Blood Center, 32 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401.

See this link for more info on the test session:
https://www.w1koo.org/ve-sessions

Exam location:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/American+Red+Cross+Blood+Donation+Center/@44.4814971,-73.2029411,625m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4cca7a5e80ae8abb:0xde9d5f26605c83f8!8m2!3d44.4814971!4d-73.2003662!16s%2Fg%2F1wv_rvdl?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Please contact: Clifford A. Lang AB1WG, phone: (802) 578-2650, or email: [email protected] if you would like to take an exam.

You MUST have a FRN number to take an exam. See this: https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do
if you do not already have one and need to get one.

You also need to provide a valid email address on your 605 Form to get your license.

We look forward to testing you and telling you, "Congratulations, you passed your exam".

73 de BARC

05/25/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZNeMXyCQ7Y

Senator Ted Cruz, in a strong pre-Memorial Day message publicly highlighted the critical role that Amateur Radio Service volunteers play during disasters, pr...

05/16/2026

Check out this video of Chris KI1P being interviewed by Ham Radio Outlet at the 2026 Dayton HamVention.

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05/14/2026

QST QST QST - BARC Meeting Friday Night, 5/15/2026 at 7 PM In Person and on ZOOM

This is a QST.

This is from BARC Secretary Ed W1OKH about the meeting:

"Our MAY BARC MEETING is this Friday night, May 15, 7:00 PM (19:00 hours) at our regular meeting site, First Congregational Church, 39 Main Street, Essex Junction in the Marvin Lounge at the far end of the building from the Parking Lot entrance. There will be a ZOOM session for this event.

Agenda is STILL open. Anyone have something to present for us?

A local ham has come across a boatload of vintage gear. Hopefully he can join us Friday night online for a show and tell.

Contact me at [email protected] Otherwise, we're a roundtable.

Hope you can join us!

Ed W1OKH

Edward Guild is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Edward Guild's Zoom Meeting
Time: May 15, 2026 06:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5982922058?pwd=SENZVU1MRkY0cHdIRWNZUzFoUUIxQT09&omn=88229118534

Meeting chat link
https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/88229118534

Meeting ID: 598 292 2058
Passcode: DMzTN9

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73 de BARC

05/10/2026