About US
BARS is affiliated with the American Radio Relay League, the Florida Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Council, and the Hillsborough County ARES/RACES.  We are part of the West Central Florida section of the ARRL.

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BARS Club Officers
President: Steve Maslin (NS4M)
Vice President: Tony Stone (W4TAS)
Treasurer: Karissa Hendershot (N3YDA)
Secretary: Rick Farr (KK4CVD)

Former BARS Club Officers

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Newsletter
The Club newsletter is the ANTENNA published monthly.  It's a great way to keep up with the area ham radio and BARS club happenings.  See the Newsletter Page to download back issues of the ANTENNA.

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Past Events
2011 Field Day Video
2012 Field Day Video
2013 Field Day Video
2014 Field Day Video
2016 Field Day Video
2017 Field Day Video
2018 Alafia State Park
American Victory Cruise
2024 Field Day Slide Show Video

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Club Name Tags
BARS members may order a badge from The SignMan.

2-Meter Antenna Installation, March 26, 2018 2-Meter Antenna Installation, March 26, 2018 2-Meter Antenna Installation, March 26, 2018 2-Meter Antenna Installation, March 26, 2018 2-Meter Antenna Installation, March 26, 2018 2-Meter Antenna Installation, March 26, 2018 Play Pause

Field Day 2018, June 23 and 24 Field Day 2018, June 23 and 24 Field Day 2018, June 23 and 24 Field Day 2018, June 23 and 24 Field Day 2018, June 23 and 24 Field Day 2018, June 23 and 24 Play Pause

ARES/RACES Award for Excellence During Hillsborough County Mass-Causality-Drill

Regular BARS Meeting
Our meetings include an informal time for socializing, time for Club business, and a program. Come and meet the other hams from the Brandon area The third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM at:
    Redeemer Church
    12404 Boyette Rd
    Riverview, FL 33569 ​The monthly BARS meeting is also available via Zoom

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Tuesday Morning Breakfast
Here is opportunity to get together with friends over a good cup of coffee and a bagel or perhaps a full breakfast.  We have a good time and lively conversation.
• Every Tuesday Morning at 8:30 AM
• New York Diner                    Map to the NY Diner
  2126 Jelane Drive
​  Valrico, Florida 33594

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Thursday Morning Bagels
Join an informal group at Einstein Bros Bagels for an eyeball-to-eyeball QSO.
• Thursday Morning at 9:00 AM
• Einstein Bros Bagels.           Map to Einstein Bros
  660 W. Brandon Blvd.
  Brandon, Florida 33511

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Saturday Morning Breakfast
Get your weekend started off right, with good friends and a hearty breakfast at the Recipe Box! We plan ahead for the seating, so contact Bill, N4NOA, and let him know you'll be attending.
​• Every Saturday Morning at 8:00 AM
• Recipe Box                          Map to Recipe Box
  147 E Bloomingdale Ave
  Brandon, FL 33511