Blossomland Amateur Radio Association

Public Service and Activities



Church World Service CROP Hunger Walk


Contact Dan, KF8Z for more information

May 15, 2011


Crop Walk 2007

Apple Cider Century Bicycle Ride


Contact Dan, KF8Z for more information

September 30, 2012

ACC 2008


Field Day

Field Day is an annual event when hams get to test their emergency preparedness.  Operating for 24 hours on emergency power can be both a challenging, yet enjoyable experience for hams of all ages.

KB8VIM FD07

Winter Field Day

Winter Field Day is an annual event when hams get to test their emergency preparedness in the cold!  Operating for 24 hours on emergency power in the cold can be both a challenging, yet enjoyable experience for hams of all ages in the cold
K9RON

Special Event Station N8P

During the Summer of 2007, BARA members put the St. Joseph MI lighthouses on the air with special event call sign "N8P".

St. Joseph Lighthouses--N8P

BARA High-Altitude Balloon

In August 2008, BARA launched it's first High Altitude Balloon from Eau Claire, Michigan.  It is estimated that the balloon reached a maximum altitude of 80,000 feet.  

Oct 17, 2009, BARA launched it's second High Altitude Balloon from Eau. Claire.  It reached 80,709 feet.  Here's more information.


High Altititude Balloon


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