Week of 2026-06-08
See New Member Posts below!!
Monday Nets & Training
The Shrimp Net - This Monday morning net starts at 8:30 am.
147.315 +600 offset and tone 118.8 (same as ARES net).
ARES Net - 7:00 pm on Mondays and uses 147.315 +600 offset and tone 118.8.
AUXCOM/ARES Info: Bi-monthly AUXCOM/ARES meeting is held at 05:00pm at the BEMC Building in Supply, NC prior to the club meeting. This meeting takes place on the months when the main club meeting is also held at this location in Supply.
ARES NCS Schedule
| Date | Call | Last Name | First Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | KI4KK | Fryer | George |
| 6/15/2026 | N4PEN | Sirginson | Bill |
| 6/22/2026 | KI4KK | Fryer | George |
| 6/29/2026 | WQ4N | Botnick | Ephraim |
| 7/6/2026 | KO4ZYP | Ward | Doug |
| 7/13/2026 | K1MJJ | Jesus | Bob |
| 7/20/2026 | K4IR | Phillips | John |
| 7/27/2026 | KY4HL | Donua | Erin |
| 8/3/2026 | KI4KK | Fryer | George |
| 8/10/2026 | KR4DHF | Wills | Matt |
| 8/17/2026 | N4PEN | Sirginson | Bill |
| 8/24/2026 | KI4KK | Fryer | George |
| 8/31/2026 | WQ4N | Botnick | Ephraim |
| 9/7/2026 | KO4ZYP | Ward | Doug |
Weekly Social Breakfasts
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
BSARC breakfast - Starts 8:00 am at the Tee-Time Cafe, which is located at 126 Holden Beach Road
in Shallotte.
Directions: Holden Beach Road intersects Main Street (aka Business 17) at the entrance to Walmart, where there is a traffic light. Coming from Walmart, Tee-Time is on your right about 650 ft. (1/8 mile) down Holden Beach Road from the traffic light.
Saturday, June 08, 2026
BSARC breakfast - Starts 8:00 am at the Tee-Time Cafe, which is located at 126 Holden Beach Road
in Shallotte.
Directions: Holden Beach Road intersects Main Street (aka Business 17) at the entrance to Walmart, where there is a traffic light. Coming from Walmart, Tee-Time is on your right about 650 ft. (1/8 mile) down Holden Beach Road from the traffic light.
Club Leadership
- President: Mark Sergent KA4EVR
- Vice-President: Dee Rack KQ4HQK
- Treasurer: Ephraim Botnick WQ4N
- Board Member: David Pennell NP2MR
- Secretary: Doug Ward KO4ZYP
- Technical Director: Curt Seaton K4JCS
- President Emeritus: Robert Jesus K1MJJ
BSARC Club Meeting (June 2026)
- BSARC Monthly Meeting: 6-8 pm, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
- In-Person Location: Calabash EMS Building, 9031 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC 28467
- Zoom Link: Check weekly email for zoom link. Note: The link is the same for every month.
- AUXCOM/ARES Meeting: Held prior to the main meeting at 05:00 PM at the BEMC Building in Supply, NC.
Upcoming Club Events
- June 8, 2026: Free In-person Skywarn Training class at 2:00pm at the Odell Williamson Auditorium in Bolivia, NC.
- Summer Field Day: June 27-28, 2026.
- CQ-CQ-CQ: On behalf of Mr. Gary Quinn, NC4S
New Monthly HF SSB Net (Experimental)
You are invited to join a new, monthly radio net! This is an experimental net to gauge interest and build our local community.
- When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, June 17, 2026.
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Frequency: 3.725 MHz
Member Posts (New Section)
This is where you can post things for sale or items you are looking to get or borrow. Send request before 10:00 AM Saturday. Include how you want to be contacted (Email, Phone, etc.). You can also post directly to .
Upgrades, Callsign Changes, and New Members
Upgrades
Let us know if you upgraded your License Level we will publish it for 30 Days
| Name | Call Sign | Level | Position | Upgrade Date | Prev Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Callsign Changes
Let us know if you change your Callsign we will publish it for 30 Days
| Name | Call Sign | Level | Position | Change Date | Previous Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Members
Welcome our New Members in last 30 days
| Name | Call Sign | Level | Position | Location | Date Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Membership Paid
Will show you Member dues payment the past week and previous this time
| Confirmed with Treasurer | Yr Paid Thru | Name | Member |
|---|---|---|---|
Associate Renewals
Will show you Associate renewals for the past week and previous this time
| Renewal Date | Assoc Yr | Name | Associate |
|---|---|---|---|
Club Communication Portals
Facebook Group
Group.io
We have a Group IO page that you can join by clicking this link: . It is a great place to post information on the club and about HAM Radio (Links to Web pages). Please do not post photos. We are limited on space for the free site.
Skywarn Information
BSARC - Brunswick County Skywarn Page: Enter Skywarn Portal →
HAMFESTS & CONVENTIONS
- 08/08/2026 - 26th Annual Cape Fear Amateur Radio Swapfest
- Location: Fayetteville, NC
- Type: ARRL Hamfest
- Sponsor: Cape Fear Amateur Radio Society
- Website: https://cfarsnc.org
BSARC License Testing Portal
The Brunswick Shores ARC will administer amateur radio license exams on the following dates in 2026:
- Next Exam Date: June 27, 2026
- Time: Session begins at 9:30 AM
- Testing Location:
EMS Building
9031 Beach Drive SW, Calabash, NC 28467
Important Testing Details:
- Walk-ins: Quietly welcome and accepted.
- Testing Format: All exams are administered online using EXAM TOOLS.
- RSVP: Strongly preferred via text or email.
- Contact Person: George Fryer (910-477-3533)
Find Other Exam Sessions
Need a different date or location? You can easily search for other local testing opportunities:
Search ARRL Exam Sessions →
Support BSARC: Join or Renew Your ARRL Membership!
Did you know you can join or renew your ARRL membership directly through the club? When you do, BSARC receives a commission ($15.00 for first-time signups or $5.00 for renewals) to help fund club activities!
To register through the club:
- Download and complete the ARRL Club Commission Membership Application.
- Mail or deliver the completed form alongside a check made out to ARRL directly to our Club Treasurer:
Club Treasurer Mailing Address:
Ephraim Botnick
547 Riverwood Drive, Bolivia, NC 28422
73,
For leadership
Doug Ward, KO4ZYP
BSARC Secretary