K5BWD spent the weekend out at Early Town Center Park for the annual ARRL Field Day, turning the green space into a temporary emergency‑communications hub. Operators set up portable stations, raised antennas, and ran entirely on off‑grid power to practice real‑world readiness. Visitors stopped by throughout the day to see radios in action, learn about...Read More
On Saturday, May 16, the Brownwood Amateur Radio Club held its spring tailgate swap meet, with operators rolling into town, dropping their tailgates, and laying out gear, gadgets, and treasures old and new. Members spent the morning talking radio, sharing tips, learning from one another, and enjoying fresh donuts under a clear Texas sky. A...Read More
A severe and wide-ranging ice storm scuttled the plans of many hams who intended to operate on Winter Field Day. Winter storm Fern stretched from the country’s east coast all the way to west Texas. The Brownwood Amateur Radio Club saw limited action, with club president, Nick, KI5TLG, making contacts on VHF with a Motorola...Read More
The K5BWD crew gathered for our annual Christmas party, and the holiday spirit was out in full force. Members shared a great meal, plenty of laughs, and a lively White Elephant gift exchange that kept everyone guessing as the presents made their rounds. The room was full of good company, good humor, and the kind...Read More
BARC club member Newlin, KJ5ERG, recently put his technical expertise to work by building the QRP Labs QMX mini transceiver for the 80M-20M bands. After winding the band‑specific coils and attaching the controls, Newlin performed careful soldering to ensure solid connections and reliable performance. The board was then tested with power to confirm everything worked...Read More
Our club had a great day at the Brownwood Regional Airport Fly‑In Fair, sharing the excitement of amateur radio with pilots, families, and community members. Between vintage aircraft, classic cars, and pleasant October weather, our information table drew curious visitors who wanted to learn how radio connects people across the world and supports local emergency...Read More
In June 2025, our club gathered for the annual ARRL Field Day, which is 24 hours of radio, fellowship, and hands‑on learning in the great outdoors. From setting up antennas to logging worldwide contacts, it was a celebration of skill, service, and camaraderie. Browse the photos to see our operators in action.Read More
BARC members Jeff, W5IPR, and Lance, W9DAE, participated in Parks on the Air in March 2025 by activating Lake Brownwood State Park. Parks on the Air (POTA) is an international amateur radio program that encourages operators to take their radios outdoors and make contacts from national and state parks. The idea is to combine the...Read More
