The Bolingbrook Amateur Radio Society (BARS) was established in the early 1970's. We have a Membership of about 60+ men and women, plus a year-round calendar of events and activities. We invite you to browse our Web site to see who we are and what we do.
Update on our Web site reconstruction: We have made the switch of our software running on our servers. EVERY user of this site needs to make a new account using their CALL SIGN! If you do not have a license, please use your REAL name in place of a call sign. You can put it all together as one word or just your name with a space. EXAMPLE: Johndoe or John Doe. We are doing this so we can eliminate auto spam and with your call sign it will be easier to know our users in our database.
Bill Stamps, W9WRS is recuperating the ManorCare Nursing Facility, 200 W Martin, Naperville IL. As of today (5-29-2012) Peg and I have visited Bill. I am sure he would like to hear from our Fellow Members or a visit. The ManorCare's phone number is (630) 355-4111 just ask for William Stamps .
Village of Bolingbrook Repeaters UPDATES
The 147.330 Repeater has a work order to address intermittent receiver and transmitter problems. (submitted 4-24-2012) As of the VOB Communications Vendor is working on the intermittent problems that have been occurring on the Repeater. They have identified several issues and are working to resolve them shortly.
Upgrades to the 147.330, 443.525, and 443.700 Village of Bolingbrook Amateur Radio Repeaters COMPLETED! Please note signal strength and locations and send reports to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it We would like to build coverage maps of each system with your data.
BARS 220 System
Possibly, very soon we will have new Duplexers for our 224.540 Repeater. The Duplexers will be capable of handling the 100 watt power level. 4/7/2012
BARS 224.540 on the air!
Our 220 Repeater is on the left. The 2 shorter cabinets are ABH's Comms. Everybody, PLEASE drag out your 220 old transceivers and put up your antennas for our NEW BARS Repeater! If all you have is a HT charge up those batteries and make sure to program it into your memories! HT coverage is excellent in Bolingbrook and surrounding communities.
SKYWARN Season is here!
Now that the Village Repeaters are working, we need all of our Members to be ready to serve The Village of Bolingbrook. SKYWARN Spotters and Net Control Operators need to sign up for the SKYWARN Season. NO excuses will be accepted, please get on our list and indicate what times you would be available for Spotter Activations. Send your information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and include a phone number where you can be reached at the times you will be able to serve as a Spotter. The Village is a HUGE Supporter of BARS and has a lot invested in providing these systems for our use. When there is Severe Weather coming I expect ALL of our Members to do their part by participating on our Weather Nets. It is as simple as calling Net Control, getting on the list and look out your window. If you need training, please come to the meetings and we will get you headed in the right direction.
For information when under a severe weather condition, you can listen or report severe weather events on the the Village of Bolingbrook 147.330 + system. The PL tone for this system is 107.2. You MUST have the 107.2 pl enabled to access the repeater! Starting Thursday March 1 around 8:30pm right after our regular BARS Info Net. We will use the K9BAR Call for all SKYWARN Activities.
N9ABF has signed up BARS to the WeatherTap Service to aid our Net Control Operators. As of 5-14-2012 WeatherTap renewed for 2012.
Special Events
Since Spring has been eliminated and the WARM Weather is here, Special Events requiring Volunteers will be posted here. We will be adding more as the Seasons progress.
5k Heart Haven Hustle in October 14, 2012
Dale, N9JH will be discussing his plans on providing Communications over the next few Meetings before the event. Dale needs those individuals that would like to participate to sign up at this link < https://www.kcvrm.net/event_upcoming_public_signup.php?id=2005 >
