RTL-SDR and SDRTrunk

Tonight’s BARRA Tech Net dives into one of the most powerful and affordable tools available to today’s radio hobbyist: RTL-SDR and SDRTrunk. Whether you are new to software-defined radio or already experimenting with digital systems, this session will show how a...

Windstorm After-Action & Station Preparedness

The next BARRA Tech Net will focus on the recent Western New York windstorm that brought gusts nearing 70 mph and challenged many amateur radio stations across the region. This session will give members an opportunity to share how their antennas, towers, and mounting...

New Year’s Eve Open Forum

You are invited to join the BARRA Tech Net New Year’s Eve Open Forum as we gather on the air to close out the year together. This net is an open, relaxed conversation where you can listen in, check in, and participate at whatever level you are comfortable. Operators...

Christmas Eve Open Forum

The BARRA Tech Net Christmas Eve Open Forum is a relaxed, informal net designed to give members and guests an opportunity to get on the air, check in, and take part in open discussion during the holiday week. Unlike a typical Tech Net with a scheduled presentation,...

Can a Baofeng Save the World?

Emergency Communications – Talking Points Outline Purpose of Discussion Explore practical, realistic emergency communications Focus on what the average ham operator can do Serve as a springboard for future emcomm discussions Not a survival fantasy or gear showcase...

Your Most Useful Radio Tip or Trick

This week’s BARRA Tech Net is all about sharing the little things that make a big difference in our radio lives. As participants, we’re each bringing one simple tip or trick that has helped us become better, more organized, or more effective operators. It might be a...