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The Broken Arrow Amateur Radio Club will be having the monthly meeting at the Broken Arrow Community Center

1500 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Date: Monday, April 6th, 2026

Time: 7pm CST

Agenda items

  • Regular Business Items (old and new business)

  • Green Country Hamfest

  • Field Day

Program:  Backup Power for the Ham Shack – Staying on the Air when the Grid Goes Down

A practical program covering how amateur radio operators can keep their stations running during power outages.  We will explore battery systems, generators, solar options, transfer switching, grounding, and real-world examples of resilient ham shack setups.  Whether you’re preparing for storm season, emergency communications, or simply want a more reliable station, this program will give you clear, actionable steps to build your own backup power plan.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks,

Tom Wolf

Club President

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83349304085?pwd=HP21phMdaNb7ERC8aamtOVsqHUFXxm.1

BAARC March Meeting – 3/2/26 – 7:00pm – From Chirp to Cloud – Smarter Ways to Program Your Ham Radio

The Broken Arrow Amateur Radio Club will be having the monthly meeting at the Broken Arrow Community Center

1500 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Date: Monday, March 2nd, 2026

Time: 7pm CST

Agenda items

  • Regular Business Items (old and new business)

  • Green Country Hamfest

  • Field Day

Program:  From Chirp to Cloud – Smarter Ways to Program Your Ham Radio

We will walk operators through today’s most useful software and mobile tools for managing, updating, and organizing their radios. The program highlights how CHIRP, manufacturer CPS suites, RT Systems, and cloud‑connected resources like RepeaterBook and RFinder streamline everything from building codeplugs to sharing club‑standard frequency lists. Attendees will see how these tools simplify backups, reduce programming errors, and make it easier to keep HTs and mobiles aligned for events, storm spotting, and everyday operation. The session is designed to be practical and hands‑on, giving both new and experienced hams a clear path to modern, reliable radio programming.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks,

Tom Wolf

Club President

(918) 894-5100 – Mobile

For those who can’t attend in person, Zoom will be available:

Topic: March 2, 2026 BAARC Ham Radio Meeting

Time: Mar 2, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85248565788?pwd=Cg8dWgGMxg9CpbaBOoqTHX6iUcf6p7.1

Meeting ID: 852 4856 5788

Passcode: 680141

One tap mobile

+12532050468,,85248565788#,,,,*680141# US

+12532158782,,85248565788#,,,,*680141# US (Tacoma)

Join instructions

https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/85248565788/invitations?signature=EHC0h7CDb_QlXJMxnYMMM6jRDAGD6eUGt-i1OAPEQFQ

BAARC – February 2, 2026 Meeting – 7pm

The Broken Arrow Amateur Radio Club will be having a meeting at the Broken Arrow Community Center 1500 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012   on Monday, February 2nd, starting at 7 PM CST.  We will have our normal business meeting and discuss goals for 2026.  Agenda Items include: 2026 officers, 2026 meeting night dates, and “Round Table” discussion by attendees on items that might be of interest to other club members.  Please bring any “Show and Tell” item or project that you are working on.

Zoom Link for those attending remotely

Topic: BAARC February 2026 Meeting
Time: Feb 2, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84596821135?pwd=f4avYJCeR5a9xv7ZPnG4bsTMrZLlzf.1

Meeting ID: 845 9682 1135
Passcode: 283539

One tap mobile
+17193594580,,84596821135#,,,,*283539# US
+12532050468,,84596821135#,,,,*283539# US

Join instructions
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/84596821135/invitations?signature=YKgeSWPqCWOud7AIjXzQpQTqXLjgU6nZTHrHPIYOo1I

January 5, 2026 – BAARC Meeting

The Broken Arrow Amateur Radio Club will be having a meeting at the Broken Arrow Community Center 1500 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012   on Monday, January 5th, starting at 7 PM CST.  We will have our normal business meeting and discuss goals for 2026.  Agenda Items include: 2026 officers, 2026 meeting night dates, and “Round Table” discussion by attendees on items that might be of interest to other club members.  Please bring any “Show and Tell” item or project that you are working on.

Zoom Link for those attending remotely

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86160505410?pwd=mbEGqPaADrXxDG6bNaP8DRH2fZn4rk.1

Meeting ID: 861 6050 5410
Passcode: 261622

One tap mobile
+12532050468,,86160505410#,,,,*261622# US
+12532158782,,86160505410#,,,,*261622# US (Tacoma)

Join instructions
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/86160505410/invitations?signature=rnvIhUuMNpjR1TIQ7exB0_g58PQp8YjZ_VidEzRhW00

December 1st, 2025 – Annual BAARC Christmas Dinner – 6pm

In lieu of our regular meeting, we will meeting at 6pm for our annual Christmas dinner at the 71st & Mingo Golden Corral.

At our last meeting, Broken Arrow Neighbors was selected as the charity this Christmas for those would like to make a donation on behalf of BAARC.  Donations can be made online or checks (made out to Broken Arrow Neighbors) or cash are welcome.  All proceeds will be given in their entirety to Broken Arrow Neighbors.

November 3rd, 2025 BAARC Meeting – 7pm

The Broken Arrow Amateur Radio Club will be having a meeting at the Broken Arrow Community Center 1500 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012   on Monday, November 3rd,  starting at 7 PM CST.  We will have our normal business meeting followed by a “Round Table” discussion by attendees on items that might be of interest to other club members.  

Upcoming Events:

  • Christmas Dinner

BAARC November 3rd Zoom Link Info

Time: November 3rd, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82565244758?pwd=ypd64FED73ySSdkYAH463Fxe68N0Pk.1

Meeting ID: 825 6524 4758
Passcode: 654556

One tap mobile
+16699006833,,82565244758#,,,,*654556# US (San Jose)
+17193594580,,82565244758#,,,,*654556# US

Join instructions
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/82565244758/invitations?signature=xm_Q5q4q3StsE23xGLaX4ofW7j_U3TXGojBK2L2GQvg

BAARC Cookout – 6pm on Monday, October 6th

13684 S 200th East Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74014-4545
Group Members of Broken Arrow Amateur Radio Club
BAARC Cookout!
October 6th @ 6:00 PM @ QTH of K5PX.
Could you let us know if you are coming and what you are bringing
(i.e., Sides/desserts)?
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Drinks, and condiments are provided.
YOU DON’T NEED TO BRING ANY CHAIRS!
Reply to K5PX@cox.net

September 2nd, 2025 (Tuesday) BAARC Club Meeting – AI in Amateur Radio?  – Tools and Tips for using AI as a Ham Radio Operator

The Broken Arrow Amateur Radio Club will be having a meeting at the Broken Arrow Community Center 1500 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012   on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, starting at 7 PM CST.  We will have our normal business followed by this month’s program.

September Program:  AI in Amateur Radio?  – Tools and Tips for using AI as a Ham Radio Operator

Topic: BAARC – September Club Meeting
Time: Sep 2, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89195155699?pwd=ba0AlSs3IYNbOu9GWFUvpoWzbZuFXQ.1

Meeting ID: 891 9515 5699
Passcode: 212535

One tap mobile
+17193594580,,89195155699#,,,,*212535# US
+12532050468,,89195155699#,,,,*212535# US

Join instructions
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/89195155699/invitations?signature=bFndC6ByizR2gSNT9zF_2Q-I9nDoK7cFGHNPz9hFvSE

August 4th – 7pm – Radio Repeaters and Repeater Etiquette – Zoom Available

The Broken Arrow Amateur Radio Club will be having a meeting at the Broken Arrow Community Center 1500 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012   on Monday, August 4th, starting at 7 PM CST.  We will have our normal business including reports on Field Day.

Topic: BAARC Ham Radio Meeting – Radio Repeaters and Repeater Etiquette
Time: Aug 4, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908258875?pwd=nxWihFdDhNI0I6yvxaF2bLXIrWgDuY.1

Meeting ID: 879 0825 8875
Passcode: 366035

One tap mobile
+17193594580,,87908258875#,,,,*366035# US
+12532050468,,87908258875#,,,,*366035# US

Dial by your location
• +1 719 359 4580 US
• +1 253 205 0468 US
• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
• +1 669 444 9171 US
• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
• +1 360 209 5623 US
• +1 386 347 5053 US
• +1 507 473 4847 US
• +1 564 217 2000 US
• +1 646 931 3860 US
• +1 689 278 1000 US
• +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
• +1 305 224 1968 US
• +1 309 205 3325 US

Meeting ID: 879 0825 8875
Passcode: 366035

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keo4O4DJ1D

June 2, 2025 BAARC Meeting – Zoom Available

The Broken Arrow Amateur Radio Club will be having a meeting at the Broken Arrow Community Center 1500 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012   on Monday, June 2nd starting at 7 PM CST.  We will have our normal business meeting followed by planning for all of the Field Day activities of June 28th and June 29th.

Upcoming Events:

BAARC June 2nd Meeting Zoom Link Info

Tom Wolf is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: June 2, 2025 BAARC Meeting
Time: Jun 2, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81107950317?pwd=xkcwrrDGPDPFxqnQGgPbHn5V6tZ8cS.1

Meeting ID: 811 0795 0317
Passcode: 371367

One tap mobile
+16694449171,,81107950317#,,,,*371367# US
+16699006833,,81107950317#,,,,*371367# US (San Jose)

Dial by your location
• +1 669 444 9171 US
• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
• +1 719 359 4580 US
• +1 253 205 0468 US
• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
• +1 309 205 3325 US
• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
• +1 360 209 5623 US
• +1 386 347 5053 US
• +1 507 473 4847 US
• +1 564 217 2000 US
• +1 646 931 3860 US
• +1 689 278 1000 US
• +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
• +1 305 224 1968 US

Meeting ID: 811 0795 0317
Passcode: 371367

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdbx62zt98