🏎️ Cape Fear Cruisers Car Club Show Success
A huge thank you to all the dedicated operators who supported communication checkpoints at the Cape Fear Cruisers Car Show on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Your voluntary presence and reliable tracking layout made a true public service impact within our community. Outstanding job by all who assisted!
💼 Operational Notice: Club Treasurer Position Vacancy
A volunteer is needed to step into the role of Club Treasurer for the upcoming cycle, as Ephraim Botnick (WQ4N) is preparing to step away at the conclusion of his current term.
This is a premier opening to serve the organization. A structured transition layout and personal training turnover will be fully provided to guarantee the newcomer coordinates comfortably.
⚠️ Operations Compliance Block: Per our corporate charter, the Treasurer stands as one of the three (3) mandatory executive board positions legally required to sustain continuous club operations. To discuss volunteering or to ask questions, reach out to President Mark Sergent (KA4EVR).
📡 Weekly Local Radio Net Alignments
Our recurring localized radio networks remain fully configured for your operational testing:
- 🎙️ 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 (+600 offset, Tone 118.8 Hz). - 🏠 AUXCOM / ARES Operations Meeting: Bi-monthly at 5:00 PM at the BEMC Building in Supply, NC. This occurs on months when the main business meeting is slated for the Supply facility.
📝 ARES Net Control Station (NCS) Schedule
| Activation Date | Station Call Sign | Last Name | First Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | KI4KK | Fryer | George |
| May 4, 2026 | K1MJJ | Jesus | Bob |
| May 11, 2026 | WQ4N | Botnick | Ephraim |
| May 18, 2026 | K4IR | Phillips | John |
🧳 Regional Hamfests & Conventions
- 🎟️ WCARC Unfest 2026: Taking place this upcoming Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Goldsboro, NC! Coordinated by the Wayne County Amateur Radio Club. For travel mappings and flea market loops, review the Official K4CYP Web Desk .
- ✈️ Dayton Hamvention 2026: Coming up rapidly on May 15–17, 2026 at the Fairgrounds in Xenia, Ohio! Visit Official Dayton Hamvention Site .
🏛️ Preview: Upcoming May Monthly Club Meeting
- When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- In-Person Location: BEMC Headquarters — 795 Ocean Hwy W, Supply, NC 28462
- Remote Zoom Access: 👉 Join Live Club Zoom Meeting (The link is identical for every monthly cycle).
🍳 Mid-Week & Weekend Club Social Breakfasts
Join the club for food, fellowship, and casual technical discussions at our local operating checkpoint:
- When: Wednesday (April 29) & Saturday (May 2) 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.
📻 New Experimental Monthly HF SSB Net
Don’t forget to configure your radio wire antennas for the upcoming monthly HF net coordinated on behalf of Gary Quinn (NC4S):
- When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month (May 21, 2026)
- Time: 8:00 PM EST
- Frequency Target:
3.725 MHzon the 80-meter band
📋 Upcoming BSARC Examination & Testing Session
- Next Session Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM at the Calabash EMS Building. Tests administered electronically via Exam Tools. Walk-ins accepted; RSVPs preferred to George Fryer (KI4KK) at ki4kk@twc.com .
🔗 Official Emergency & Club Reference Links
- 💻 Digital Communications Reflector: Join the ongoing community threads on our Groups.io Hub .
- 📱 Social Net Group: Share field project highlights via the public BSARC Facebook Group .
- ⛈️ Skywarn Registration Matrix: Sign up for the official NWS Skywarn Spotter Program via the NWS Wilmington Intake Form .
- 🎫 ARRL Support Program: Help the club secure commissions ($15 for new signups, $5 for renewals) by filing your application directly through our Treasurer, Ephraim Botnick (WQ4N). Download ARRL Application Form PDF .
Bulletin compiled and transmitted on behalf of the Board of Directors by Doug Ward (KO4ZYP), BSARC Club Secretary.