Welcome…

The Big Bend Amateur Radio Club is based in Alpine, Texas and covers the entire Big Bend area of West Texas. The club is open to anyone interested in amateur radio activities.  Join us at our monthly meeting or on the air via one of our weekly nets.  Contact us by email.

In Memory

We are extremely saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague Dave Cockrum, N5DO (SK).  He was a Founding Member and long time contributor to our club.

His family has ask for us to accept donations in Memory of his name.

Donate in Memory of Dave Cockrum N5DO (SK)

New Members and Visitors

New or interested members can find information on our New Member page.  The page includes BBARC New Member form and information about dues.  

Donations to club can be made through our PayPal page.  Visitors to the Big Bend should try the 2m repeaters and participate in our 2m net.  The repeaters also have EchoLink  and AllStar access. 

50th Anniversary of the founding of the Club to be acknowledged on December 3rd.

The Big Bend Amateur Radio Club was established on December 17th, 1974.

A Celebration event will be held at the Museum of the Big Bend Cultural Event Center located at Sul Ross University.  Festivities start at 6:00pm with a mixer and buffet dinner.  Presentations will include the History of the Club and what is in store for the next 50 years.  Sign up will be through the HCOL calendar system.  Club members will receive an email and a second reminder before the event.   We will be on the air using call sign K5O on December 14th from the EOC in Alpine.

Santa Net December 11, 2024

Join us at the True Value parking lot for Santa net this year – HO HO HO!

New Meeting Location 

BBARC meetings and exams have moved to a new venue and time.

  The new time is 7:00PM for meetings and 6:00PM for exams.  The new venue is the Masons Building on Highway 118 towards Fort Davis on the north side of Alpine (2300 Highway 118 North).  Here is a map and picture of the building.

WINLINK

Practice sending Winlink messages.

BBARC PayPal Payment

Make Tax Deductible Donations to the Club. 

Last update 09-25-2024