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Jim WB3DJU Honored By Collins Collectors Association

Long time BARC member Jim Green WB3DJU (standing in photograph) was honored at the 2022 Dayton Hamvention with Lifetime Membership bestowed upon him by the Collins Collectors Association. Click on "Read More" to see full article and photograph. Jim is a decorated Navy veteran commander with one of the most impressive fully-operating Collins radio collections in this area. BARC is proud to have Jim as a member of our club. We also thank him for his significant contributions to the club and amateur radio over the years. Jim WB3DJU at 2022 Dayton Hamvention

June 1, 2022 meeting

A turnout of eleven people: Dave AB3TE, Kyle K3KRG, Jerry W3JFG, Mike K2TPZ, Bud W3LL, Russ N3YI, Al WA3SFR, Stephan KC3ILL, Jim WB3DJU, Kurt WA3TOY, Neil W3ZQI.Club Treasurer Dave AB3TE opened the meeting. Secretary Neil W3ZQI read the prior monthly meeting minutes.Treasurer Dave AB3TE gave the treasury balance and reported on the recurring expenses. Old Business: Hamfest: Dave AB3TE led the discussion of door prizes. The food vendor is still to be finalized. Al WA3SFR volunteered to create new hamfest signs; Dave AB3TE to advise requirements. Labor assignments were mentioned.Storage: Target date for downsizing and disposal completion is August. W3FT...

May 4, 2022 meeting

A turnout of thirteen people: Dave AB3TE, Mike K2TPZ, Bud W3LL, Russ N3YI, Al WA3SFR, Stephan KC3ILL, Bill N3WD, Jon KC3PAN, Jim WB3DJU, Henry KB1PE, Jim W3BBE, Brad W1BCC, Neil W3ZQI. Club Vice President Bill N3WD opened the meeting. Secretary Neil W3ZQI read the prior monthly meeting minutes. Treasurer Dave AB3TE gave the treasury balance and reported on the recurring expenses. Old Business: Storage Expenses: Dave AB3TE and Bill N3WD to view contents of the storage facility. Some to be donated; most of rest to be sold at hamfest. Remaining material should be relatively compact. Hamfest: Followup meeting with the...

Robert (Bob) A. Rampolla W3RAR, SK

With deep sadness we announce the passing of fellow Baltimore area radio amateur Robert (Bob) A. Rampolla W3RAR on Saturday April 30, 2022. Bob was a contester and also loved working digital modes. Most recent activities were in POTA (Parks On The Air). First licensed in 2002 as KB3IVR, he accomplished much over his years in the hobby. He will be missed. Bob’s viewing and funeral service will be on Friday May 6, 2022--see link below for details. Haight Funeral Home & Chapel P.A. Address6416 Sykesville RoadP.O. Box 195Sykesville, MD 21784Telephone(410) 795-1400 Here is a link to Bob’s funeral arrangements, on the...