⏰ Important Notice: Daylight Savings Time Begins
Please remember to configure your station clocks and log metrics appropriately next weekend! Daylight Savings Time officially starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Ensure your operational schedules are adjusted for upcoming net coordination entries.
👋 Welcome Our Newest Members!
Please extend a warm Brunswick Shores welcome to our newest licensed amateur radio operators who have joined our ranks over the past few weeks:
| Member Name | Call Sign | License Class | Roster Position | Home Location | Date Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David England | N1DKE | General | Member | Oak Island, NC & Whitefield, NH | 02/17/2026 |
| Scott Morris | KF4SNV | Technician | Associate | Knoxville, TN & Sunset Beach, NC | 02/22/2026 |
📡 Weekly Local Radio Net Alignments
Our recurring local emergency communication tracking loops remain fully configured for your local signal testing check-ins:
- 🎙️ The Shrimp Net: Every Monday morning at 8:30 AM via the
147.315 MHzmachine (+600 offset, Tone 118.8 Hz). - 🛡️ Brunswick County ARES Net: Every Monday evening at 7:00 PM using the same
147.315 MHzrepeater layout (+600 offset, Tone 118.8 Hz).
📝 ARES Net Control Station (NCS) Schedule
| Activation Date | Station Call Sign | Last Name | First Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2026 | KQ4FCY | McKinnon | Ray |
| March 9, 2026 | WQ4N | Botnick | Ephraim |
| March 16, 2026 | K1MJJ | Jesus | Robert |
| March 23, 2026 | K4IR | Phillips | John |
🏛️ Preview: Upcoming March Monthly Club Meeting
Don’t forget to mark your log itineraries for our upcoming official business meeting next week:
- When: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- In-Person Venue: BEMC Headquarters — 795 Ocean Hwy W, Supply, NC 28462
- Remote Access Notice: 🔒 Video Meeting links are distributed securely to members via the private email dispatch list to preserve server integrity.
🍳 Mid-Week & Weekend Club Social Breakfasts
Join the club for food, fellowship, and casual technical discussions at our local operating checkpoint:
- When: Wednesday (March 4) & Saturday (March 7) Morning starting at 8:00 AM
- Checkpoint Venue: Tee-Time Cafe — 126 Holden Beach Road, Shallotte, NC
- Routing Coordinates: Located roughly 650 feet (1/8 mile) past the Holden Beach Road & Main Street traffic light on your right-hand side when moving out from the Walmart complex entrance.
🧳 Hamfests, Conventions & Licensing Tests
- 📆 Charlotte Hamfest (ARRL State Hamfest): Taking place this weekend, March 6–7, 2026 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds layout venue in Concord, NC! Coordinated by the Mecklenburg Amateur Radio Society. Visit Charlotte Hamfest Site .
- ✈️ RARSfest / Raleigh Hamfest: Coming up rapidly on April 4, 2026 in Raleigh, NC. Coordinated by the Raleigh Amateur Radio Society. Visit Official RARSfest Site .
Bulletin compiled and transmitted on behalf of the Board of Directors by Doug Ward (KO4ZYP), BSARC Club Secretary.