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# BARC Belize Amateur Radio Club

Ham Radio in Central America

## Posts

- [New V3 license procedure](https://barc.bz/new-v3-license-procedure/) - Effective immediately, there is a new procedure for applying for and renewing amateur radio licenses (V3) in Belize. When an application is submitted on the online platform, an application fee will applied at that time but the license fee will be applied at the end of the year. Here you will find a link to
- [V3 Amateur License List 08/04/2024](https://barc.bz/v3-amateur-license-list-08-04-2024/)
- [Online Beacon Reporting](https://barc.bz/online-beacon-reporting/) - From now on, it is also possible to make reception reports online for the new beacons from BARC.A form is available for this purpose at https://barc.bz/beacon-report/.
- [Andrew Robateau 15 years at PUC](https://barc.bz/andrew-robateau-15-years-at-puc/) - From PUC: Our go to Radio & Frequency guy, a very important part of the team AND recently presented with an Integrity Award by his peers. Help us celebrate Andrew as he completes 15 years with us. Thank you and Congrats Andrew! Featured: Andrew Robateau - Specialist, Telecommunications Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Special Focus: Communications
- [The new Amateur Radio Framework](https://barc.bz/the-new-amateur-radio-framework/) - The new Amateur Radio Framework for Belize will be published shortly. PUC has worked closely with BARC since the first draft in 2022 on the design and formulation. The feedback from BARC was essentially taken into account. The most recent changes were the frequency usage for the two license classes in Belize, and we hope
- [10 m Beacon on Air - 28.258 MHz V31HQ/B](https://barc.bz/10-m-beacon-on-air/) - Joseph Terry, V31XE, as BARC's beacon representative, has started operating a 10 meter beacon on the frequency 28.258 MHz with the call sign V31HQ/B in coordination with the international organizations. Reception confirmations can be sent to beacon @ barc.bz. The next step will be the launch of a 6 meter beacon.
- [Belize License Exams now available](https://barc.bz/license-exams-in-belize/) - The exams for obtaining a Belize Amateur Radio License is now available (Technician & General).Please visit the PUC's website at the link below to obtain the document which explains the exam procedure and topics to be studied.The test pool of questions is also made available at the link. These are the actual questions that will
- [Handbook about Amateur Radio](https://barc.bz/handbook-about-amateur-radio/) - ITU_Amateur_Radio_Handbook
- [BARC Participates in JOTA 2017](https://barc.bz/barc-participates-in-jota-2017/) - Belize City October 22, 2017 Members of the Belize Amateur Radio Club (BARC) have participated in JOTA/JOTI 2017 alongside a group of scouts eager to communicate over the air on the ham bands. JOTA/JOTI means Jamboree Over the Air/Jamboree Over the Internet. It is an annual event held on the third weekend of October and
- [Tropical Storm Harvey Watch](https://barc.bz/tropical-storm-harvey-watch/) - BARC BEGINS TO MONITOR TROPICAL STORM HARVEY August 18, 2017 For: Immediate Release The Belize Amateur Radio Club (BARC) has started to monitor the movement of Tropical Storm Harvey as it makes its way across the Caribbean Sea. Meteorological forecasts indicate a storm path directly to Belize. Storms such as Harvey may disrupt normal communications
- [Belize / BARC on the cover of cq-amateur-radio.com](https://barc.bz/cq-magazine/)
- [“New” Belize Amateur Radio Club Admitted to IARU Membership](https://barc.bz/iaru-membership/) - NEWS RELEASE International Amateur Radio Union P.O. Box 310905 Newington, CT 06131-0905 USA Email: secretary @ iaru.org www.iaru.org 11 May 2017 For immediate release “New” Belize Amateur Radio Club Admitted to IARU Membership The member-societies ofthe International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) have approved a proposal to admita new representative of the radio amateurs of Belize
- [IARU Emergency Telecommunications Guide](https://barc.bz/iaru-emergency-telecommunications-guide/) - The latest version of the IARU Emergency Telecommunications Guide is available for downloading in PDF format from the IARU.org webpage. http://www.iaru.org/emergency-telecommunications-guide.html
- [Engineering Students in Belize Receive Introduction to Ham Radio](https://barc.bz/engineering-students-in-belize-receive-introduction-to-ham-radio/) - Engineering Students at the University of Belize have been given an Introduction to Amateur Radio by members of the Belize Amateur Radio Club. The introduction was held at the University of Belize (UB) Engineering Department in Belize City and included a summary of BARC´s educational goals, a short video, a lesson on ham radio basics
- [V31VP](https://barc.bz/v31vp/) - Victor/WB0TEV will be the op behind V31VP in the contest. QRV between the 24th and 28th, outside the contest with a focus on RTTYand Asia. QSL via WB0TEV (d/B). Vom 24. – 28. März zieht es Victor/WBØTEV erneut nach Belize. Als V31VP nimmt er in der SO/AB/HP-Klasse am CQ WW WPX Contest teil. Außerhalb des
- [BARC Certificate 2017 features Altun Ha](https://barc.bz/barc-membership-certificate-2017-features-altun-ha/) - Members of the Belize Amateur Radio Club will be pleased when they receive their 2017 certificate that features the ancient Mayan ruins at Altun Ha. Altun Ha is one of Belize´s top tourist destinations and the site offers a unique insight into the Mayas who occupied that area for many centuries; from about B.C. 900
- [V31DL](https://barc.bz/v31dl/) - V31DL will be active on all Bands during the second half of 2017
- [BARC Makes Ham Radio Demonstration to the Scouts of Belize](https://barc.bz/barc-makes-ham-radio-demonstration-to-the-scouts-of-belize/) - The Belize Amateur Radio Club (BARC) successfully completed an ´Introduction to Amateur Radio´ for the Scout Association of Belize on Sunday February 26, 2017. The demonstration, held at the Scouts National Training Grounds, near Burrell Boom, was divided into four parts: BARC´s Goals for Amateur Radio in Belize, Educational Video, Hands-On Demonstration of Radio Equipment
- [V31AX](https://barc.bz/paul-ve3axt-will-be-active-again-from-belize-until-7-march-2017-as-v31ax/) - Paul, VE3AXT will be active again from Belize until 7 March 2017 as V31AX.
- [V31GX](https://barc.bz/iain-g4sgx-will-be-active-from-belize-9-14-march-2017-as-v31gx/) - Iain, G4SGX will be active from Belize 9 - 14 March 2017 as V31GX. source:https://dxnews.com/?s=v3&lang=2
- [V31EME](https://barc.bz/uwe-dg8nco-will-be-active-from-belize-26-november-10-december-2017-as-v31eme/) - Uwe, DG8NCO will be active from Belize 26 November - 10 December 2017 as V31EME. source:https://dxnews.com/?s=v3&lang=2
- [V31VP](https://barc.bz/victor-wb0tev-will-be-active-again-from-belize-8-14-february-2017-as-v31vp/) - Victor, WB0TEV will be active again from Belize 8 - 14 February 2017 as V31VP. source:https://dxnews.com/?s=v3&lang=2
- [V31YB](https://barc.bz/v31yb/) - Bob, K7YB is moving to Belize and will be active starting February 2017 as V31YB.
- [60m Band in Belize](https://barc.bz/60m-band-in-belize/) - Stations in the amateur service using the frequency band 5 351.5-5 366.5 kHz shall not exceed a maximum radiated power of 15 W (e.i.r.p.). However, in Region 2 in Mexico, stations in the amateur service using the frequency band 5 351.5-5 366.5 kHz shall not exceed a maximum radiated power of 20 W (e.i.r.p.). In
- [A new Band Plan for Region 2 was approved](https://barc.bz/a-new-band-plan-for-region-2-was-approved/) - A new Band Plan for Region 2 was approved in October 14, 2016 during the XIX IARU Region 2 General Assembly in Viña del Mar, Chile and is now published on the IARU Region 2 website in English and Spanish versions. The HF/VHF Committees were composed by 15 delegates to discuss 6 documents and annexes
- [BARC CONGRATULATES BELIZEANS ON INDEPENDENCE DAY 2016](https://barc.bz/barc-congratulates-belizeans-on-independence-day-2016/) - PRESS RELEASE September 20, 2016 For: Immediate Release The Belize Amateur Radio Club (BARC) congratulates all Belizeans on the country’s thirty-fifth (35th) anniversary of independence from Great Britain. Since 1981, this tiny Central American and Caribbean country has embarked on the bold adventure of nation-building that has seen it work in peaceful partnership with the
- [Hurricane Watch Net to Resume Operation as Earl Makes Landfall in Belize.](https://barc.bz/hurricane-watch-net-to-resume-operation-as-earl-makes-landfall-in-belize/) - Taken from the ARRL News Post. To see the original post go to http://goo.gl/VcNDHu 08/04/2016 Hurricane Earl made landfall near Belize City, Belize, during the early morning hours as a category 1 storm. Earl has since weakened to a tropical storm. The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) plans to resume net operations on 14.325 MHz on
- [BARC is Certified!](https://barc.bz/barc-is-certified/) - We are proud to announce that Belize Amateur Radio is now Non Governmental Organization!! After so much waiting and paper work, we have achieved a major milestone in the history of BARC. Below are the certifications attached. BARC_Compliance BARC_Cooperation BARC_limited
- [BARC Clarifies Recent Press Release From IARU](https://barc.bz/barc-iaru/) - San Ignacio Belize June 3, 2016 A recent press release issued by the International Amateur Radio Union that may have caught the interest of some of our members has been clarified. The statement made in the IARU Press Release that “BARC does not exist” refers to a previous entity that called itself the Belize Amateur
- [World Amateur Radio Day 2016 Will Celebrate Amateur Radio's Contribution to Society](https://barc.bz/world-amateur-radio-day-2016-will-celebrate-amateur-radios-contribution-to-society/) - World Amateur Radio Day (WARD), observed every April 18, marks the founding of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) in 1925. As they do every year, radio amateurs worldwide will take to the airwaves to celebrate Amateur Radio’s contribution to society. “April 18 is the day for all of Amateur Radio to celebrate and tell
- [Elementary Students Deploy School SSTV CubeSat from ISS](https://barc.bz/elementary-students-deploy-school-sstv-cubesat-from-iss/) - Students from Saint Thomas More Cathedral School (STM), located in Arlington, VA, have developed a Slow Scan TV ( SSTV) CubeSat and is set to be deployed from the International Space Station ( ISS) on March 7, 2016. STM takes pride in what is thought to bet the first Elementary school to devise their own
- [Picture Gallery openend](https://barc.bz/picture-gallery-openend/) - BARC has now opened its own picture gallery, all our members can register and upload their pictures: http://BARC.bz/gallery
- [Allocation at 60 Meters Showing Positive Progress Through WRC15](https://barc.bz/allocation-at-60-meters-showing-positive-progress-through-wrc15/) - NEWS RELEASE International Amateur Radio UnionP.O. Box 310905Newington, CT 06131-0905 USAFAX: +1 860 594 0259E-Mail: secretary @ iaru.org 16 November 2015 WRC15 The World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 (WRC15) is currently underway in Geneva. The WRC started 2 November and will conclude 27 November. Consensus has developed around a new 15 kHz-wide global secondary 60 meter
- [Belize's PUC at IARU Course](https://barc.bz/belizes-puc-at-iaru-course/) - Amateur Radio Administration Course The Mexican Federation of Radio Amateurs (Spanish: Federación Mexicana de Radio Experimentadores or FMRE) along with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and the International Amateur Radio Union Region 2 (IARU R2) are conducting the Amateur Radio Administration Course (ARAC) for regulators this week in Mexico City. The opening ceremony was
- [barc](https://barc.bz/barc/) - This is the new (and empty) website from the Belize Amateur Radio Club - BARC. You can reach us by email to admin (at) barc.bz BARC POB 159 Belmopan BELIZE, Central America Please use the Paypal Donation button to help us.

## Pages

- [New license application procedure V3](https://barc.bz/) - Effective immediately, there is a new procedure for applying for and renewing amateur radio licenses (V3) in Belize. When an application is submitted on the online platform, an application fee will applied at that time but the license fee will be applied at the end of the year. Here you will find a link to
- [V31HQ burned down - help needed](https://barc.bz/v31hq-burned-down-help-needed/) - The Belize Amateur Radio Club shack (V31HQ) has burned down. Nobody was injured, however Andre V31DL (owner of the shack) and BARC have lost ALL equipment. And then the new Shack... If you would like to help the ongoing rebuilding of V31HQ please donate via the Donate button on this website. Thanks for your generous
- [beacon](https://barc.bz/beacon/)
- [Beacon Report](https://barc.bz/beacon-report/)
- [BEACON REPORT V31HQ/B](https://barc.bz/beacon-report-v31hq-b/)
- [V3 Amateur License List](https://barc.bz/v3-amateur-license-list/) - Amateur License List as of 8th April 2024CallSign First Name Last Name StatusV31‐AA Phillip T Bautista ExpiredV31‐AC Andrew Chambers ExpiredV31‐AD Karl Evans ActiveV31‐AF Anabel Ford ActiveV31‐AH Ralf Juenemann ExpiredV31‐AK Jose Maria Gene Torello ActiveV31‐AL Alvin Craigg ActiveV31‐AM Hanns ‐ Peter Ermert ActiveV31‐AR Allen Reneau ActiveV31‐AT Robert Brandon ActiveV31‐AU Manuel Tellaeche Bosch ExpiredV31‐AX Paul Cragg ActiveV31‐AY
- [BARC started with 10 Meter Beacon](https://barc.bz/barc-started-with-10-meter-beacon/) - Joseph Terry, V31XE, as BARC's beacon representative, has started operating a 10 meter beacon on the frequency 28.258 MHz with the call sign V31HQ/B in coordination with the international organizations. Reception confirmations can be sent to beacon @ barc.bz. The next step will be the launch of a 6 meter beacon.
- [Donation](https://barc.bz/donation/)
- [License ExamS now Available](https://barc.bz/license-exams-in-belize/) - The exams for obtaining a Belize Amateur Radio License is now available (Technician & General). Please visit the PUC's website at the link below to obtain the document which explains the exam procedure and topics to be studied. The test pool of questions is also made available at the link. These are the actual questions
- [Test V32](https://barc.bz/test-v32/) - Test-Pool-Technician-Class-V32-XX-Ver-2Download
- [Test V31](https://barc.bz/test-v31/) - Test Pool - General Class V31-XXDownload
- [BARC New Year's Message 2019](https://barc.bz/barc-new-years-message-2019/) - Far too many Belizeans still consider Amateur Radio “technology for my grandpa generation”. In their minds, many people still conjure up images of large radio equipment with hundreds of knobs, lights and large microphones to speak into. Knobs and lights too difficult to understand. However, when told that today there are many amateur radio satellites
- [BARC (Belize Amateur Radio Club)](https://barc.bz/barc/) - Barc Belize Amateur Radio Club Ham Radio Amateurfunk
- [60m Band in Belize](https://barc.bz/60m-band-in-belize/) - Stations in the amateur service using the frequency band 5 351.5-5 366.5 kHz shall not exceed a maximum radiated power of 15 W (e.i.r.p.). However, in Region 2 in Mexico, stations in the amateur service using the frequency band 5 351.5-5 366.5 kHz shall not exceed a maximum radiated power of 20 W (e.i.r.p.). In
- [IARU R2 Band Plan](https://barc.bz/iaru-r2-band-plan/) - A new Band Plan for Region 2 was approved in October 14, 2016 during the XIX IARU Region 2 General Assembly in Viña del Mar, Chile and is now published on the IARU Region 2 website in English and Spanish versions. The HF/VHF Committees were composed by 15 delegates to discuss 6 documents and annexes
- [Tropical Storm Release](https://barc.bz/tropical-storm-release/) - PRESS RELEASE BARC PREPARES TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS August 2, 2016 For: Immediate Release The Belize Amateur Radio Club (BARC) is actively following the movement of Tropical Storm Earl as it makes its way across the Caribbean Sea towards Belize. During landfall storms such as Earl may disrupt normal communications by uprooting communication poles, folding
- [The Amateur's Code](https://barc.bz/the-amateurs-code/) - ONE The Amateur is Considerate ... He never knowingly uses the air in such a way as to lessen the please of others. TWO The Amateur is Loyal... He offers his loyalty, encouragement and support to his fellow radio amateurs, his local club and to the American Radio Relay League, through which Amateur Radio is represented. THREE
- [Feed Lines](https://barc.bz/feed-lines/) - In the world of Amateur Radio, we have several topics to go over. A lot of newcomers tend to be overwhelmed by what all you need to know. But the simple truth? Learn the basic and go from there. A lot of us tend to focus on the less important subject and we tend to
- [BARC Receipt](https://barc.bz/barc-receipt/) - BARC_Receipt
- [BARC Limited](https://barc.bz/barc-limited/) - BARC_limited
- [BARC Cooperation](https://barc.bz/barc-cooperation/) - BARC_Cooperation
- [Equipment](https://barc.bz/equipment/) - "What equipment do I need to get started on Amateur Radio?" "Is it expensive to get these equipment?" Do I need to have deep knowledge depth in order to get started? I bet these questions are often asked in Amateur Radio and I also bet these were the questions that lead you to this page.
- [The Importance of Ham Radio](https://barc.bz/the-importance-of-ham-radio/) - We are so immersed with technology; that often we take it for granted. Take for example your smart phone, this device has replaced your calendar, watch, daily planner, alarm, portable music player and even your computer and what makes it so attractive is that it is at your fingertips. We have smart computers, internet and
- [Learn More](https://barc.bz/crash-course/) - Intro to Amateur Radio Amateur Radio (also known as Ham Radio) is a popular service and hobby that brings the world of electronics and communication together. People, young or old, can use ham radios to communicate either across town, around the world or even SPACE! This is all done without using Internet or any cell
- [What is Amateur Radio?](https://barc.bz/what-is-amateur-radio/) - Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) is the use of certain radio frequency spectra for the purposes of non commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, recreational and educational purposes and for emergency communications. The term "amateur" is used to specify an authorized person interested in radioelectric practice with an aim being entirely personal. This person does
- [Forum](https://barc.bz/forum/) - Welcome to our brand new forum! Feel free to ask anything! Please us show proper ethics in utilizing this media tool.
- [About us](https://barc.bz/about-us/) - Welcome to the Belize Amateur Radio Club. The Belize Amateur Radio Club (BARC) was established in 2015 to promote the enjoyment of radio communications, encourage wireless experimentation, expand technical education in classrooms and create international partnerships. The members of BARC agree that exposure to technical education and experimentation in the primary schools of Belize is
- [Amateur Radio Video](https://barc.bz/amateur-radio-video/) - Source: World Genesis Foundation Full Version: 32 minutes
- [Amateur Radio Video cond.](https://barc.bz/amateur-radio-video-cond/) - Source: World Genesis Foundation Condensed Version: 19 minutes
- [Belize Telecommunications Act Chapter 229](https://barc.bz/belize-telecommunications-act_chapter-229/) - Belize Telecommunications Act Chapter 229 as PDF Document
- [Allocation at 60 Meters Showing Positive Progress Through WRC15](https://barc.bz/iaru409/) - NEWS RELEASE International Amateur Radio UnionP.O. Box 310905Newington, CT 06131-0905 USAFAX: +1 860 594 0259E-Mail: secretary @ iaru.org 16 November 2015 WRC15 The World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 (WRC15) is currently underway in Geneva. The WRC started 2 November and will conclude 27 November. Consensus has developed around a new 15 kHz-wide global secondary 60 meter
- [testpage](https://barc.bz/testpage/)
- [Guest Book](https://barc.bz/guestbook/) - [gwolle_gb]
- [Propagation](https://barc.bz/propagation/)
- [Band Plan 2015 Belize](https://barc.bz/bandplanbelize/) - from kHz to kHz SERVICE AND REMARKS 1,800 2,000 Amateur 3,500 3,750 Amateur 3.5 MHZ to be used in the event of Natural Disaster. 3,750 4,000 Amateur - Shared with Fixed and Land Mobile. 5,330.5 USB/CW/RTTY, digi 5,346.5 USB/CW/RTTY, digi 5,357.0 USB/CW/RTTY, digi 5,371.5 USB/CW/RTTY, digi 5,403.5 USB/CW/RTTY, digi USB is limited to 2.8 kHz,
- [ITU-D HANDBOOK ON EMERGENCY  TELECOMMUNICATIONS](https://barc.bz/itu-1/) - EXTRACT FROM THE ITU-D HANDBOOK ON EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS Chapter 9 – The Amateur Service Recommendation ITU-R M.1042-3: Disaster communications in the amateur and amateur-satellite services Recommendation ITU-R M.1043-2: Use of the amateur and amateur-satellite services in the developing countries Recommendation ITU-R M.1044-2: Frequency sharing criteria in the amateur and amateur-satellite services Report ITU-R M.2085-1 “Role of
- [Constitution](https://barc.bz/constitution/) - BARC-Constitution
- [By Laws](https://barc.bz/bylaws/) - BARC-ByLaws
- [database](https://barc.bz/database/) - Most entries are importet from qrz.com. If you wish to edit your entry, just contact us.
- [Single](https://barc.bz/single/)
- [Thanks](https://barc.bz/thanks/)
- [Record](https://barc.bz/record/)
- [Registration](https://barc.bz/registration/) - “”
- [IARU2](https://barc.bz/iaru2/) - Director Area D: Central America including Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. Marco Tulio Gudiel, TG9AGD P.O. Box 115 Guatemala City, Guatemala Email: tg9agd@iaru.org
- [media](https://barc.bz/media/)

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