The Barnstable Amateur Radio Club sadly notes the passing of Ted Swanson, N1VBU.  Ted was a member, and past Secretary of the BARC.

The packet workshop scheduled for April 5, 2008 must be rescheduled, due to a conflict with the use of the class room.

An announcement will be made on this page, and an email will be sent to all Club members, and participants of the last workshop, when an alternate date is available.

Jim, WA1KCC

John Lough, K2JQC, Silent Key.

John Inglis Lough, BREWSTER — John I. Lough, 83, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Liberty Commons Skilled Care Center in North Chatham after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.

The packet radio workshop will take place on March 1, 2008, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you are interested and have not signed up for the event, please do so now.

PLEASE NOTE! This workshop is at an advanced level, aimed at those who already have equipment, and can set it up for the class.

We are planning an introductory class on April 5, 2008, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., if you don't have the gear, this is the one for you.

Use the "Contact Us" link at the end of the previous packet workshop article if you have any questions.

Jim, WA1KCC

The Barnstable Amateur Radio Club, in conjunction with Cape Cod ARES, is planning to host a Packet Radio training session on Saturday, March 1, 2008. The session would run from 9:30 in the morning, until 2:30 in the afternoon. Location is the Red Cross Chapter House, on South Street, in Hyannis.

Technical Workshops:
Starting soon we will be holding technical workshop events on a monthly bases. (or as requested) We have already received some ideas on topics to cover BUT WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOUR INPUT! Please visit the website and go to the Forum, and post your ideas or comments under “Technical Workshops”. We need to hear from people for events like this to happen. The workshops will be on Saturdays and cover various topics members would like to cover.

Club Lunches:
Ritchey Guild, KB1EAJ has volunteered to head up additional club lunches for 2008, we hope to see you there!

Field Day:
BARC field day is back!
The club will be participating in Field Day 2008. Our goal is provide an operating opportunity to all club members, and market Ham Radio to the public. A location for the event is up in the air at this time, if you have any ideas please let us know in the forum under "Members Only Area" then "Field Day 2008 Planing".