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Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the BSARC Activities and Media gallery! Click any event title below to expand its photo grid. Click any thumbnail image inside to view the full-resolution photo in a new tab.

📅 2025 Events

🎄 Annual Christmas Party

📅 2024 Events

⛺ ARRL Field Day (Calabash Park)

⛺ ARRL Winter Field Day (Saint James Park)

📅 2023 Events

🏕️ Light House On The Air

📅 2008 Events

🏕️ Oak Island Lighthouse 50th Anniversary

Winlink Exercise #020: In this exercise we will use the Winlink.org mapping of RMS to determine the location of all the RMS in Brunswick County NC.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

📬 ← Return to Winlink Operations Dashboard

🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #020

Net Session Start: Monday, July 6th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, July 18th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Learn how to RMS locations near you for your possible use durning an emergency if the one you normally use is not in service.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS-213 General message.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 020 to find Winlink RMS near you..
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #019: In this exercise we will practice creating the type of message needed for the 2026 ARRL Field Day Event.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #019

Net Session Start: Monday, June 22nd at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, July 4th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Learn how to fill information for an official message to be sent to ARRL officers during the 2026 ARRL Field Day event.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS-213 General message.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 019 to create the 2026 ARRL Field Day message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

About BSARC

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club (BSARC), operating under the specific vanity call sign N4GM, serves the amateur radio community and public safety interests of Brunswick County, North Carolina.

🏛️ Club History & Foundations

Early Origins (1985)

Amateur radio organization in our region traces back to the Brunswick County Amateur Radio Society, originally founded in 1985. This group established the early footprint for non-commercial radio experimentation and community camaraderie across southeastern North Carolina.

FT8 & Digital Data Modes: Weak-Signal Communications

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

FT8, JS8Call, & Weak-Signal Digital Communications

Welcome to the weak-signal data revolution. Modern amateur radio doesn’t rely solely on clear voice conditions to link operators across the globe. By linking an HF transceiver to a computer soundcard, specialized software can process precise digital tones buried far beneath the static atmospheric noise floor.

Introduction to DXing & Contesting: Earning Your DXCC

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction to DXing & Contesting: Earning Your DXCC

Welcome to Radiosport—the competitive, fast-paced, and highly addictive side of amateur radio. When operators talk about DXing, they are referring to chasing “Long Distance” communication, typically meaning contacts outside of your home country on the High Frequency (HF) bands. Contesting turns this pursuit into a sport, challenging operators to log as many unique stations, states, countries, or grid squares as possible over a single weekend.

Introduction to QRP: The Art of Low-Power Radio

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction to QRP: The Art of Low-Power Radio

In the amateur radio world, “QRP” is the universal Q-code designation for reducing your transmitter power. By general agreement, operating QRP means transmitting at 5 Watts or less on CW (Morse Code) and digital modes, or 10 Watts or less on SSB Voice.

While it might sound crazy to newcomers to intentionally limit their signal strength, QRP has become one of the most popular, addictive, and fast-growing ecosystems in the entire hobby. It shifts the game away from raw mechanical muscle and transforms radio operations into a sport of pure skill, engineering efficiency, and portable adventure.

SDR & RF Hacking: Software Defined Radio Guide

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Software Defined Radio (SDR) & RF Spectrum Hacking

Welcome to the cutting edge of modern radio frequency exploration. You no longer need thousands of dollars in specialized benchtop hardware to analyze the airwaves. With a basic computer and a budget-friendly USB Software Defined Radio (SDR) dongle, you can transform your desk into an advanced, real-time spectrum analyzer and digital decoder framework.

Amateur Radio Satellites & ISS Communications

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Tracking and Working Amateur Radio Satellites

Working amateur radio satellites and chasing the International Space Station (ISS) is one of the most thrilling aspects of modern ham radio. Using nothing more than a handheld dual-band transceiver (VHF/UHF) and a small, hand-held directional antenna, you can bridge voice and data contacts over hundreds of miles via orbital spacecraft passing directly over Brunswick County.

Choose Your License: The Three Tiers of Amateur Radio

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Choose Your License: The Three Tiers of Amateur Radio

Getting your FCC amateur radio license is straightforward, but knowing which milestone you are aiming for helps you study with a purpose. The licensing system is divided into three progressive tiers. Each exam unlocks a massive new set of frequencies, operating modes, and global capabilities.

Here is a breakdown of the three license classes, what to expect at a testing session, and the best way to ace your exam.

Digital Voice Modes & Internet Gateways: DMR, Fusion, & D-STAR

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Overcoming Antenna Restrictions with Digital Voice

Live in an apartment, an HOA-restricted neighborhood, or traveling out of town? You do not need a massive wire antenna array strung up across oak trees to talk around the globe. Modern digital modes allow you to link a simple, low-power handheld radio (HT) or a pocket-sized internet hotspot to global networks using the power of internet linking.

Master the Radio Lingo & Beat Mic Fright

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Master the Radio Lingo & Beat Mic Fright

“Mic fright” is incredibly common, but the best cure is desensitization. Start by listening to local repeater conversations to understand the typical flow, then write out a simple script for your first call. Don’t worry about perfect jargon—plain, conversational English is perfectly acceptable.

Essential Lingo (Keep It Simple)

You don’t need a massive dictionary of codes to get on the air. Most operators prefer simple, plain-language conversations, but a few basics help make transmissions clear.

The Starter Shack: Budget Gear Guides from $50 to $1,000

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Starter Shack: Budget Gear Guides from $50 to $1,000

One of the biggest misconceptions about amateur radio is that you need to spend thousands of dollars just to get on the air. While you certainly can buy high-end base stations, you can easily build a highly capable, effective station on almost any budget.

Here is a breakdown of benchmark staging packages for VHF/UHF local repeater work and entry-level HF worldwide operations.

Fox Hunting & ARDF: Radio Direction Finding

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Fox Hunting & Amateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF)

Welcome to the ultimate live-action radio hide-and-seek. “Fox Hunting” (internationally known as Amateur Radio Direction Finding, or ARDF) is a competitive sport that combines map-reading, orienteering, and radio engineering.

The game is simple: a low-power, automated miniature transmitter (the “Fox”) is hidden somewhere inside a local park or community woodland, broadcasting short, periodic signals. Operators equipped with directional handheld antennas and signal attenuators track the hidden signal, triangulate its position, and hunt it down on foot against the clock.

Parks on the Air (POTA) & Portable Operations Guide

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Parks on the Air (POTA) & Portable Operations

Welcome to amateur radio’s fastest-growing outdoor adventure sport. Parks on the Air (POTA) bridges portable radio operations with natural spaces. Instead of operating from a permanent home shack, “Activators” pack up lightweight, battery-powered transceivers, hike out into state or national parks, and deploy temporary antennas to make global contacts.

Winlink Exercise #018: In this exercise we will use the Radio Relay International (RRI) Welfare Radiogram.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

📬 ← Return to Winlink Operations Dashboard

🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #018

Net Session Start: Monday, June 8th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, June 20th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Learn how to fill information into Radio Relay International (RRI) Welfare Radiogram Winlink message.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (RRI Welfare Radiogram.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 018 to create the “Welfare Radiogram” Winlink message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Weekly Club Bulletin — Skywarn training on June 8th and the Summer Field Day on June 27-28

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Week of 2026-06-01

📡 Weekly Local Radio Net Alignments

Our persistent radio networks remain fully configured for your local check-ins:

🎙️ The Shrimp Net: Every Monday morning at 8:30 AM via the 147.315 MHz machine (+600 offset, Tone 118.8 Hz).
🛡️ Brunswick County ARES Net: Every Monday evening at 7:00 PM using the same 147.315 MHz repeater (+600 offset, Tone 118.8 Hz).
🏠 AUXCOM / ARES Operations Meeting: Bi-monthly at 5:00 PM at the BEMC Headquarters Building in Supply, NC. This meeting proceeds directly ahead of the business meeting on months when our main club gather shifts to the Supply facility.

📝 ARES Net Control Station (NCS) Schedule

Date	Call Sign	Last Name	First Name
06/01/2026	KR4DHF	Wills	Matt
06/08/2026	KI4KK	Fryer	George
06/15/2026	N4PEN	Sirginson	Bill
06/22/2026	KI4KK	Fryer	George
06/29/2026	WQ4N	Botnick	Ephraim
07/06/2026	KO4ZYP	Ward	Doug
07/13/2026	K1MJJ	Jesus	Bob
07/20/2026	K4IR	Phillips	John
07/27/2026	KY4HL	Donua	Erin
08/03/2026	KI4KK	Fryer	George
08/10/2026	KR4DHF	Wills	Matt
08/17/2026	N4PEN	Sirginson	Bill
08/24/2026	KI4KK	Fryer	George
08/31/2026	WQ4N	Botnick	Ephraim
09/07/2026	KO4ZYP	Ward	Doug

We hold informal breakfast assemblies twice a week! Come catch up on technical projects, logbooks, or swap station hardware notes.

Winlink Emergency Communications Net: Brunswick County

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

📡 Net Preamble & Overview

What is this Winlink Net?

This specialized training net allows our ARES / AuxComm volunteers to become highly familiar with the Winlink global radio messaging system through regular, practical exercises.
It systematically trains our volunteers on how Winlink can be utilized to send messages, such as ICS forms, radiograms, weather observations and logistics requests to assist regional agencies during an actual emergency, whether natural or man-made.

How Does the Net Operate?

Frequency & Cadence: Every two weeks, a brand-new training scenario or specialized exercise is assigned to our emergency communications volunteers.
Distribution: We distribute a technical PDF instruction layout detailing the parameters needed to successfully complete the Winlink exercise. This packet goes out via email networks and our operational GroupMe messaging app.
Evaluation: The appointed Net Control Station (NCS) evaluates each volunteer’s submitted Winlink message and routes back personalized performance feedback via a standard Winlink reply.
Mapping Tracker: The NCS records, for each volunteer, who completed the compliance metrics for each exercise in the Winlink net spreadsheet and generates a visual Google map at the end of the exercise completion date to track volunteer participation.

Who Can Participate in This Net?

Originally, this Winlink training net was exclusively tailored for local Brunswick County ARES/AuxComm volunteers. However, because we host our historic exercise logs on the public BSARC portal, any licensed Amateur Radio Operator who is registered with Winlink is welcome to participate! Review the active instructions within the PDF sheets listed below, complete the exercise requirements, and send your Winlink exercise message to the designated Winlink NCS callsign specified inside that specific assignment packet.

Weekly Club Bulletin — Skywarn Weather Spotter Class, ARRL Summer Field Day

Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Week of 2026-05-25

📡 Weekly Local Radio Net Alignments

Our persistent radio networks remain fully configured for your local check-ins:

🎙️ The Shrimp Net: Every Monday morning at 8:30 AM via the 147.315 MHz machine (+600 offset, Tone 118.8 Hz).
🛡️ Brunswick County ARES Net: Every Monday evening at 7:00 PM using the same 147.315 MHz repeater (+600 offset, Tone 118.8 Hz).
🏠 AUXCOM / ARES Operations Meeting: Bi-monthly at 5:00 PM at the BEMC Headquarters Building in Supply, NC. This meeting proceeds directly ahead of the business meeting on months when our main club gather shifts to the Supply facility.

📝 ARES Net Control Station (NCS) Schedule

Date	Call Sign	Last Name	First Name
05/25/2026	KY4HL	Donua	Erin
06/01/2026	KR4DHF	Wills	Matt
06/08/2026	KI4KK	Fryer	George
06/15/2026	N4PEN	Sirginson	Bill
06/22/2026	KI4KK	Fryer	George
06/29/2026	WQ4N	Botnick	Ephraim
07/06/2026	KO4ZYP	Ward	Doug
07/13/2026	K1MJJ	Jesus	Bob
07/20/2026	K4IR	Phillips	John
07/27/2026	KY4HL	Donua	Erin
08/03/2026	KI4KK	Fryer	George
08/10/2026	KR4DHF	Wills	Matt
08/17/2026	N4PEN	Sirginson	Bill
08/24/2026	KI4KK	Fryer	George
08/31/2026	WQ4N	Botnick	Ephraim
09/07/2026	KO4ZYP	Ward	Doug

We hold informal breakfast assemblies twice a week! Come catch up on technical projects, logbooks, or swap station hardware notes.

Winlink Exercise #017: This exercise will deal with the (I am safe msg) Winlink message

Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

📬 ← Return to Winlink Operations Dashboard

🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #017

Net Session Start: Monday, May 25th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, June 6th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Learn how to fill information into an “I am safe msg” Winlink message.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (RRI Quick Welfare message.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 017 to create the “I am safe msg” Winlink message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Club Asset Inventory

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

⬅️ Return to Equipment & Marketplace

⚠️ Equipment Checkout Policy: This matrix shows the active physical holdings of the Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club. Loaner equipment checkout privileges are strictly reserved for current, paid BSARC club members only. All checkout agreements are subject to Equipment Manager verification.

Total Registered Holdings 161 Items

Available Loan Pool 53 Models

Active Liquidations 1 Surplus

Equipment Asset Name	Manufacturer	Model	Serial Number	Storage/Location	Qty	Availability & Status Details
Radio Voter 8 PORT	Ericsson GE	N/A	N/A	📍 KM4EMR	1	📋 Donated 📝 N/A
Radio	Ericsson GE	ARM03	1409523	📍 KM4EMR	1	📋 Donated 📝 N/A
Radio	Ericsson GE	ARM04	1409586	📍 KM4EMR	1	📋 Donated 📝 N/A
Radio	Ericsson GE	ARM05	1409584	📍 KM4EMR	1	📋 Donated 📝 N/A
Radio	Ericsson GE	ARM06	1409522	📍 KM4EMR	1	📋 Donated 📝 N/A
Radio	Ericsson GE	ARM07	1407396	📍 KM4EMR	1	📋 Donated 📝 N/A
Projector Screen	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 KM4EMR	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Radio/Dish	Ubiqity	N/A	N/A	📍 KM4EMR	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Solar Pannel 45W	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 KM4EMR	4	📋 Donated 📝 N/A
Solar Inverter	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 KM4EMR	1	📋 Donated 📝 N/A
RJ45 Cable 20'	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 KM4EMR	2	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
RG8 Cable 10'	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 KM4EMR	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Army Mast 14 Sections	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 KM4EMR	1	📋 Donated 📝 N/A
Surveyer Triopd	Used with Army Mast	N/A	N/A	📍 KM4EMR	1	📋 Donated 📝 N/A
Reperter UHF 40W	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 KM4EMR	1	🗓️ Reserved until 07/04/26 📝 Reserved for 4th of July parade South Port
Duplexer UHF	N/A	WP-678-R2	33596	📍 KM4EMR	1	🗓️ Reserved until 07/04/26 📝 Reserved for 4th of July parade South Port
Power Supply 10A	N/A	SEC1212	03051-4E02-00785	📍 KM4EMR	1	🗓️ Reserved until 07/04/26 📝 Reserved for 4th of July parade South Port
Rack Rails	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 KM4EMR	3	📋 Donated 📝 N/A
Para Cord	1 Box	N/A	N/A	📍 KM4EMR	1	📋 Events 📝 N/A
Antenna 2.4GHZ	Ubuiqty	Air Max AMO2G10	N/A	📍 KM4EMR	3	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Radio 2.4GHZ	Ubuiqty	M2	N/A	📍 KM4EMR	2	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Radio Mobel VHF	Veretex	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	11	📋 Donated 📝 N/A
Radio HF	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	2	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Power Supply	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	1	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Coax On Reels	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	1	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Pass Filters 80-10M	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	1	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Computers 4	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	1	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Monitor Cables	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	1	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Serial Cables to Radios	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	1	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Head Sets	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	1	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Mic Adsapters	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	1	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Footwitches	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	2	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Antenna dipole 40-10m	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	1	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Antenna dipole 80m	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	1	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Network Switch	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	1	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Network Cables	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	1	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Safety Cones	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	1	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
White Boards	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS	2	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Laptop	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 George KI4KK	2	🗓️ Reserved until 06/29/26 📝 Reserved for field day Calabash
Oscilloscope	Crei	255	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Bench	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Science Fair	N/A	200 and 1	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Bench	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Mag Mount Ant	Maxrad	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-1	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
6M HF Ant mobil	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-1	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
10M HF Ant mobil	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-1	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
75M HF short Ant mobil	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-1	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Ant	Lakeview 2pcs	9140	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-1	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Ant	Firestick	NGP	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-1	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Ant	Firestick	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-1	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Power Supply adj/switch	MFJ	4225MV	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-2	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
SWR & Power Meter	Diamond	SX-200	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-2	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Cable-autotune/Icom	MFJ	5114I	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-2	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Power Supply-switching	Astron	SS-10	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-2	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Power Supply	Micronta	278S	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-2	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
HT / charger	Kenwood	TK-2180 VHF	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-2	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Tuner	MFJ	MFJ-945E	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-2	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Tuner	MFJ Deluxe versa t II	MFJ-949E	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-2	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Coax (2) w/ant sw	RG-56/RG-58	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-2	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Coax -long wire	Belden	M17/163	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-2	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Coax - Viper 800	N/A	RG-58U	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-2	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Coax - Town	N/A	RG-8X	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-2	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Coax - 991	N/A	RG-8X	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-2	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Laptop	Toshiba- Satellite	L875D-S7332	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-3	1	🏛️ Official Use Only 📝 N/A
Mouse	Logitech	Label-Toshiba	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-3	1	🏛️ Official Use Only 📝 N/A
Thumb Drive	Logitech	Label-Toshiba	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-3	1	🏛️ Official Use Only 📝 N/A
Power Supply - Laptop	Toshiba	PA3714U	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-3	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
TOC VHF Gokit in case	Kenwood	#54	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-3	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Power Supply	Astron(Cal BU/EOC)	RS35A	25A Continuous	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-4	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Radio (cables)	Yaesu	FT100D	HF/VHF/UHF	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-4	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Calabash EOC Radio Box	8-Radios/pwr supply	mic/ant	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-4	1	🏛️ Official Use Only 📝 N/A
Keyboard	HP	505060-371	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Shelf 2-3	1	🏛️ Official Use Only 📝 N/A
Grid Dip Meter	James Millen 90651	H519	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Bench	1	💰 For Sale ($40) Purchase 💰 📝 N/A
Multi Meter Analog	Radio Shack	22602	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Bench	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Capacitor tester	Cornell-Dubilier	CDA	11928	📍 Calabash EMS - Bench	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Router	UBNT	Air Router	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	5	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Router	D-Link	DAP 1522	P1RG1A9002417	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Router	Netgear	WNDR3400	3CM1357EA7082	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Router	Netgear	WNR2000	1X0505520CA40	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Router	D-Link	EIR-655	F36F4A003604	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
switch	Trend Net	TE-100-80G	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
connectors	UBNT	TC-GND	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	7	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Ethernet surge protector	UBNT	ETH-SP	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	8	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Gateway (wifi)	UBNT	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	3	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
POE Adaptor	UBNT	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	13	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Radio/Ant	UBNT	Nanostation M2	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	4	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Ant	UBNT	Airgrid 5	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	2	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
IP phone	Grandstream	GXP2170	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Rack	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
6' Folding Table	N/A	N/A	N/A	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
RJ45 (5e)	ethernet cable	Box	N/A	📍 N/A	2	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Multi Coupler	sinclar	VHF for repeater	ser# 9934847-1-1 RM21204N*2	📍 Calabash EMS - Closet	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Headset	JVC	N/A	N/A	📍 N/A	1	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Headset	Yamaha	N/A	N/A	📍 N/A	3	✅ Available Borrow 🏷️ 📝 N/A
Monitor	Dell	N/A	CN-0ku311-6418083612MM	📍 N/A	1	🏛️ Official Use Only 📝 N/A
Router	Netgear	Mod-wndr3700v2	ser-2j31155n022b4	📍 N/A	1	🏛️ Official Use Only 📝 N/A
Computer	Lenovo/thinkcentre	M715Q	ser-MJ07CQYE	📍 N/A	1	🏛️ Official Use Only 📝 N/A
Computer	Lenovo/thinkcentre	M715Q	ser- MJ05R7WC	📍 N/A	1	🏛️ Official Use Only 📝 N/A
Computer	Lenovo/thinkcentre	M715Q	ser- MJ061F1Y	📍 N/A	1	🏛️ Official Use Only 📝 N/A
Radio	Yaesu	FT- 710	5E390167	📍 N/A	1	🗓️ Reserved until 12/13/25 📝 N/A
Power Supply	Powerwerx	ss-30DV	24AA000037F	📍 N/A	1	🗓️ Reserved until 12/13/25 📝 N/A
Power Supply	Powerwerx	ss-30DV	24AA000038F	📍 N/A	1	🗓️ Reserved until 12/13/25 📝 N/A

Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES): Brunswick County

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Brunswick County ARRL ARES Program

The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) consists of licensed radio amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for auxiliary communications duties under the national ARRL leadership matrix.

Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in the ARRL or any other local organization, is eligible to join. Our primary mission is securing emergency communications support loops for non-governmental welfare and humanitarian field units (such as the American Red Cross and local shelters) during community emergencies.

Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM): Brunswick County

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Brunswick County Government AUXCOMM Infrastructure

The Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM) unit is a formally recognized public safety component integrated directly into the Brunswick County Emergency Management Agency under the regulatory guidance of CISA and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Unlike private organizational programs, AUXCOMM hams are formally registered auxiliary government volunteers mobilized under state directives to execute direct communications support inside local municipal assets—including Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), mobile public safety command trailers, and municipal 911 dispatch centers during official county disaster declarations.

BSARC Weekly Bulletin Archive

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club official bulletin repository. Weekly updates are compiled by the club secretary to summarize localized emergency traffic nets, public safety coordination, upcoming VE testing configurations, and general business announcements.

The absolute latest release is pinned live on the main dashboard sidebar desk layout for immediate tracking.

Review our chronological historical log archive below to catch up on any previous announcements, nets, or meeting minutes.

Active Incident Operations Briefing

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This dashboard lists real-time tactical status logs, ongoing frequency changes, and emergency traffic update chronologies managed by the Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club emergency management team.

🎯 Current Operation Objective

June 27–28, 2026. Join BSARC at Calabash Town Park for our annual emergency communications exercise! Setup begins Friday, June 26th. Open to the public, featuring live HF stations, a VE testing session (Saturday at 9:30 AM), and fresh food right off the grill. Come make some contacts and support the club!

Official Club Calendar

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This schedule lists all official Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club operations, scheduled VE testing sessions, regional hamfests, public service deployments, and monthly breakfast gatherings.

📅 July 2026 Operations

📆 July 11, 2026

📻 Firecracker Hamfest

🕒 8:00 AM

📍 Location: Salisbury Civic Center 315 S. Martin Luther King Ave Salisbury, NC 🌐 Visit Event Website

📆 July 18, 2026

📻 53rd Annual Cary Mid-Summer Swapfest - Talk-in 146.88 82.5

🕒 8:00 AM

📍 Location: Town of Cary Ritter Park, 301 W. Lochmere Drive, Cary, NC 27511 🌐 Visit Event Website

📆 July 27-31, 2026

⚛️ 2026 FEMA evaluated Graded Nuclear Exercise for Brunswick County - Contact Bill Sirginson - N4PEN for event details

📅 August 2026 Operations

📆 August 8, 2026

📻 Cape Fear Amateur Radio Swapfest - Talk-in K4MN Repeater 146.910 (-) CTCSS 100Hz

🕒 8:00 AM

📍 Location: Cumberland County Shrine Club, 7040 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 🌐 Visit Event Website

📆 August 11, 2026

📆 Monthly Club Meeting - Calabash EMS

🕒 6:00 PM

📍 Location: Calabash EMS Building, 9031 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC 28467

🔒 Video Meeting link is distributed securely to members via the weekly email dispatch.

📅 September 2026 Operations

📆 September 4-5, 2026

📻 70th Anniversary Shelby Hamfest - Talk in Freq 146.880 (-) 67.0 Hz tone Repeater

🕒 8:00 AM

📻 Details: Cleveland County Fairground, 1751 E Marion St, Shelby, NC 28152

🌐 Visit Event Website

📆 September 16, 2026

📆 Monthly Club Meeting - BEMC

🕒 6:00 PM

📍 Location: BEMC HQ, 795 Ocean Hwy, Supply, NC 28462

🔒 Video Meeting link is distributed securely to members via the weekly email dispatch.

📅 October 2026 Operations

⚠️ CANCELED: October 3, 2026

📚 VE Test Session

🕒 9:30 AM

🚫 Called off due to scheduling logistics.

📆 October 17, 2026

📚 VE Test Session

🕒 9:30 AM

📍 Location: Calabash EMS Building, 9031 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC 28467

📆 October 17-18, 2026

🏕️ JOTA (Scouts Jamboree on the Air)

📍 Location: Dutchman's Creek County Park 🌐 Visit Event Website

📆 October 31, 2026

🏎️ Cape Fear Cruisers Car Club Show

📍 Location: Southport, NC 🌐 Visit Event Website

📅 November 2026 Operations

📆 November 7, 2026

JARSfest

🕒 8:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

📍 Location: The Farm at 95 in Selma NC 🌐 Visit Event Website

📆 November 11, 2026

📆 Monthly Club Meeting - BEMC

🕒 6:00 PM

📍 Location: BEMC HQ, 795 Ocean Hwy, Supply, NC 28462

🔒 Video Meeting link is distributed securely to members via the weekly email dispatch.

📅 December 2026 Operations

📆 December 9, 2026

🎄 Annual Club Christmas Party

📍 Location: Los Nuevos Charros Mexican Restaurant, 1021 Beach Dr SW, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

📜 View Completed Past Events Archive (15 entries) Click to Toggle Folder

Past Date	Event Activity Name	Historical Venue Location
July 8, 2026	📆 Monthly Club Meeting - BEMC 🕒 6:00 PM	BEMC HQ, 795 Ocean Hwy, Supply, NC 28462
July 4, 2026	🎆 4th of July Parade 🕒 9:00 AM	Southport NC 28461
June 27, 2026	📚 VE Test Session 🕒 9:30 AM	Calabash EMS Building, 9031 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC 28467
June 27-28, 2026	🏕️ ARRL Field Day 🕒 Starts 9:00 AM	Calabash Town Park
June 10, 2026	📆 Monthly Club Meeting - Calabash EMS 🕒 6:00 PM	Calabash EMS Building, 9031 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC 28467
May 15-17, 2026	📆 Dayton Hamvention	Xenia, OH
April 25, 2026	🏎️ Cape Fear Cruisers Car Club Show	Southport, NC
April 18, 2026	📚 VE Test Session 🕒 9:30 AM	Calabash EMS Building, 9031 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC 28467
April 11, 2026	Bald Head Island Activation	Bald Head Island
April 4, 2026	📆 RARSfest / Raleigh Hamfest	Raleigh, NC
March 6-7, 2026	📆 Charlotte Hamfest 🕒 Fri 3PM-7PM, Sat 8:30AM-3PM	Charlotte, NC
March 1, 2026	🎉 North Carolina QSO Party 🕒 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST	On the Air
March 1, 2026	📚 VE Test Session 🕒 9:30 AM	Calabash EMS Building, 9031 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC 28467
February 13-14, 2026	📆 Orlando HamCation	Central Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Park, 4603 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808
January 24-25, 2026	❄️ Winter Field Day CANCELED	Dutchman's Creek County Park, 4750 Fish Factory Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461

Skywarn Severe Weather Operations: Brunswick County

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club works in close synchronization with the National Weather Service (NWS) to provide critical ground-truth verification when severe or tropical weather systems threaten our region.

📡 Operational Procedures & Infrastructure

When hazardous conditions arise, the Brunswick County Skywarn Emergency Coordinators (ECs) will activate our localized spotter network. Spotters on the ground gather vital meteorological information and transmit reports directly to the ECs.

Equipment & Marketplace

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club gear hub. This combined marketplace serves a dual purpose: it hosts the active Member Swapfest for regional operators, and manages automated listings for official Club Surplus Equipment cleared for liquidation.

Club Loaner Assets: Full equipment database records can be reviewed via the tracking matrix link. Please note that equipment checkout privileges are strictly limited to active, paid club members only.
Club Surplus Sales: Transactions for listed club surplus items are handled directly by our Equipment Manager. Proceeds directly benefit club repeater funds.
Member Trade Listings: Provided as a courtesy to the local ham community. BSARC handles no financial transactions for individual listings—please communicate directly with the listed seller or buyer.

📋 Looking for Club Loaner Gear?

Authorized members can explore our full master physical holdings repository vault online.

Weekly Bulletin: New HF SSB Net, ARES Rotations & Welcome Julia KR4LQQ

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Week of 2026-05-18

📡 Weekly Local Radio Net Alignments

Our persistent radio networks remain fully configured for your local check-ins:

🎙️ The Shrimp Net: Every Monday morning at 8:30 AM via the 147.315 MHz machine (+600 offset, Tone 118.8 Hz).
🛡️ Brunswick County ARES Net: Every Monday evening at 7:00 PM using the same 147.315 MHz repeater (+600 offset, Tone 118.8 Hz).
🏠 AUXCOM / ARES Operations Meeting: Bi-monthly at 5:00 PM at the BEMC Headquarters Building in Supply, NC. This meeting proceeds directly ahead of the business meeting on months when our main club gather shifts to the Supply facility.

📝 ARES Net Control Station (NCS) Schedule

Date	Call Sign	Last Name	First Name
05/18/2026	K4IR	Phillips	John
05/25/2026	KY4HL	Donua	Erin
06/01/2026	KR4DHF	Wills	Matt
06/08/2026	KI4KK	Fryer	George
06/15/2026	N4PEN	Sirginson	Bill
06/22/2026	KI4KK	Fryer	George
06/29/2026	WQ4N	Botnick	Ephraim
07/06/2026	KO4ZYP	Ward	Doug
07/13/2026	K1MJJ	Jesus	Bob
07/20/2026	K4IR	Phillips	John
07/27/2026	KY4HL	Donua	Erin
08/03/2026	KI4KK	Fryer	George
08/10/2026	KR4DHF	Wills	Matt
08/17/2026	N4PEN	Sirginson	Bill
08/24/2026	KI4KK	Fryer	George
08/31/2026	WQ4N	Botnick	Ephraim
09/07/2026	KO4ZYP	Ward	Doug

📻 New Experimental Monthly HF SSB Net

You are cordially invited to join an experimental high-frequency operational pipeline coordinated by Gary Quinn (NC4S) designed to gauge community traffic interest and sharpen local propagation tracking.

ARRL Membership Support

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

ARRL Membership Application & Renewal Program

Did you know you can support BSARC directly when joining or renewing your ARRL membership? As an official ARRL Affiliated Club, we are commissioned to process applications locally.

When you route your enrollment through the club, the ARRL passes a portion of your standard dues back to our treasury to help fund local repeater maintenance and public service equipment—at absolutely zero extra cost to you!

Club Roster

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

BSARC Active Membership Directory

Welcome to the official membership roll for the Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club.

To maintain strict operational privacy and shield our members from automated marketing networks, personal telephone lines, mailing addresses, and direct email targets are completely hidden from web crawlers.

Licensed amateur operators can coordinate directly with any club member listed below by clicking their callsign link to access their verified profile environment on QRZ.

FCC License Renewal Guide

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Amateur Radio License Renewal Information

Maintaining your FCC license is essential to staying legally active on the airwaves. While you may receive third-party mailings or emails offering to renew your license for an extra service fee, you can easily handle the process yourself.

⚠️ Important FCC Fee Notice: While the process used to be free, the FCC implemented a mandatory $35.00 application fee for amateur license renewals, new licenses, and vanity callsign requests. This fee is paid directly to the FCC via their online portal.

New Member Guide

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club!

Welcome to BSARC! This guide is designed to help new and prospective members get plugged into our club infrastructure, learn about our local emergency services, and connect with our committee leaders.

Club Officers & Leadership (2026)

To protect our leadership team from automated phishing and spam networks, personal telephone numbers and direct emails are kept secure. Licensed hams can contact any officer instantly by clicking their callsign to view their verified profile on QRZ.

Officers & Committees

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

🎖️ Club Leadership & Volunteers

The leadership team and committee chairs work hard behind the scenes to keep the club running smoothly, organize public service operations, coordinate community testing, and handle event logistics.

🏛️ Club Officers (2026)

Position / Role	Name	QRZ Profile
President	Mark Sergent	KA4EVR
Vice President	Dee Rack	KQ4HQK
Treasurer	Ephraim Botnick	WQ4N
Secretary	Doug Ward	KO4ZYP
Technology Director	Curt Seaton	K4JCS
Board Member	David Pennell	NP2MR
President Emeritus	Robert Jesus	K1MJJ

📋 Committees & Appointed Positions

Position / Role	Name	QRZ Profile
VE Team Leader	George Fryer	KI4KK
Activities Chairman	Mark Sergent	KA4EVR
Field Day Chairman	Frank Shumaker	KQ4MDB
Field Day Food Team	Ephraim Botnick	WQ4N
Field Day Food Team	Fred Carroll	AJ4CN
Field Day Food Team	Lauren Jesus	W1LKF
Field Day Food Team	Lindsey Billings	KD9OIT
Webmaster / Station Safety	Dave Lippincott	KM4EMR
Club Station Trustee	Curt Seaton	K4JCS
QSL Manager	Jim Flesher	W4ICN
Equipment Manager	John Boucino	KQ4JNZ
JOTA Liaison	Paul Gawron	KI4SPO
Bald Head Island Event	Dave Lippincott	KM4EMR
Newsletter Editor	George Fryer	KI4KK
Sunshine Committee	Robert Jesus	K1MJJ
Sunshine Committee	William Sirginson	N4PEN
Video & Photography	Mary Freeman	KQ4NJZ

Repeaters

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

BSARC Repeater Infrastructure & Net Operations

The Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club maintains and operates localized coordination repeaters to provide open, reliable emergency and hobby communications arrays across southeastern North Carolina.

Our systems are open for deployment use by all licensed amateur radio operators in the region.

Useful Radio Links

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Amateur Radio Web Directory

A comprehensive collection of essential amateur radio tools, federal databases, equipment modifications, and surrounding regional club portals. Local interest portals and emergency services links are highlighted below.

Technical Tools & Calculators

🧮 Amateur Radio RF Exposure Safety Calculator — Quick power density analysis to verify station compliance.
🔧 Modifications for Ham Rigs (Mods.dk) — Manuals, schematics, and alignment steps for commercial transceivers.
📻 Nostalgia Air Antique Radio Resource — Vintage tube data files and schematic archives for historic gear restorers.
⏰ NIST WWV Time Signal Station Portal — Official station operational guidelines and transmission details.

National & State Training Organizations

🏛️ ARRL Main Portal — National association for amateur radio in the US.
🗺️ ARRL North Carolina Section — Local section news, event tracking, and field appointments.
🚨 North Carolina ARES Hub — State emergency network coordination, plans, and training matrices.
🌪️ VoIP SKYWARN / Hurricane Net — Real-time severe weather tactical reporting infrastructure.
💻 FEMA Independent Study Directory — Free online NIMS/ICS core training coursework.

Operating Platforms & Networks

🗺️ EchoLink Portal — Global internet-linking software engine for licensed operators.
🌐 Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP) — Voice-over-IP radio linking standard utilizing dedicated RF nodes.
💬 eHam.net Portal — Product reviews, active ham forums, community articles, and classified listings.
📦 QSL.net Server Space — Free web hosting and email forwarding hubs dedicated strictly to licensed amateurs.
🛒 QTH.com Swapmeet — Classified ad trading spaces and premium ham radio website hosting pipelines.

Federal & Regulatory Portals

📡 FCC Amateur Radio Service Portal — Core licensing rules and service parameters.
📜 FCC Part 97 Rules Reference Code — Federal regulatory guidelines governing operations.
🗃️ FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) — Official federal master license database and filing dashboard.

Surrounding Regional Clubs & Systems

🗼 Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Club (AC4RC) — Operating out of the greater Wilmington, NC area.
🔗 Carolina 440 UHF Link System — Interconnected wide-coverage repeater matrix serving NC and SC.
🛰️ Carolina DX Association (CDXA) — Dedicated long-distance communication and contesting group.
🌊 Wilmington VHF Association (N4ILM) — Managing wide-area communication links across southeast NC.
⛰️ Shelby Amateur Radio Club — Organizers of the historic regional autumn hamfest.
🏛️ Asheville Radio Museum — Historic preservation site showing the history of early voice gear.
🎟️ Dayton Hamvention Main Site — The premier national amateur radio convention and swap exhibition.

Weekly Bulletin: Hurricane Expo Thanks, May Meeting at BEMC & Dayton Hamvention

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Week of 2026-05-11

🌪️ Ready Brunswick Preparedness Expo Success

A huge shout-out and thank you to everyone who stepped up to support the club event at the Ready Brunswick Preparedness Expo on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Your outstanding dedication and public interaction help ensure our communities remain informed and our operators stand ready if and when disaster strikes. Well done, team!

🏛️ BSARC Monthly Club Meeting Tonight

Don’t forget that this month’s official business meeting takes place tonight!

Winlink Exercise #016: This exercise will introduce the Hurricane Report Winlink message

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

📬 ← Return to Winlink Operations Dashboard

🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #016

Net Session Start: Monday, May 11th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, May 23rd at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Learn how to fill information into an Hurricane Report.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (Hurricane Report.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 016 to create the message you will send in the Hurricane Report.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Weekly Bulletin: Treasurer Volunteer Call, Ready Brunswick Expo & May Meeting Info

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Week of 2026-05-11

💼 Urgent Notice: Club Treasurer Position Volunteer Needed

A volunteer is needed to step into the vital role of Club Treasurer, as Ephraim Botnick (WQ4N) will be stepping away at the completion of his current elected term.

This is an exceptional and rewarding opportunity to serve your fellow amateurs. A comprehensive training and hands-on operational turnover will be provided to ensure an absolute smooth transition for the newcomer.

Winlink Exercise #015: This exercise will introduce the ICS 205 Incident Radio Communications Plan

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

📬 ← Return to Winlink Operations Dashboard

🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #015

Net Session Start: Thursday, April 30th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, May 9th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Learn how to fill information into an ICS 205 Incident Radio Communication Plan.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS 205 Radio Plan.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 015 to create the message you will send in the welfare message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Weekly Bulletin: Car Show Thanks, Treasurer Search & WCARC Hamfest Info

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

🏎️ 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.

Weekly Bulletin: Welcome Julia KR4LQQ, ARES Schedule & Treasurer Position Notice

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

👋 Welcome Our Newest Member!

Please extend a warm Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club welcome to our newest licensed radio operator who officially joined our roster layout tracking this week:

Member Name	Callsign	License Class	Roster Position	Home Location	Date Joined
Julia Elliott	KR4LQQ	Technician	Member	Surfside Beach, SC	4/21/2026

💼 Operational Notice: Club Treasurer Term Transition

A volunteer is needed to step forward for the upcoming Club Treasurer position, as Ephraim Botnick (WQ4N) is planning to step away from this role at the conclusion of his current term.

Winlink Exercise #014: This exercise will have you sending a Winlink Field Situation report

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

📬 ← Return to Winlink Operations Dashboard

🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #014

Net Session Start: Tuesday, April 14 at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, April 25th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Learn how to fill information into a Winlink Field Situation Report.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (Field Situation Report.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 014 to create the message you will send in the welfare message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Weekly Bulletin: Cape Fear Cruisers Deployment, ARRL Applications & Net Rosters

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

🏎️ Public Service: Cape Fear Cruisers Car Club Show

BSARC will be providing tactical radio tracking and coordinate safety communications support for the upcoming Cape Fear Cruisers Car Club Show in Southport, NC.

Activation Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Volunteers Needed: Please coordinate your mobile rigs and handheld check-ins with the emergency operations committee. Public events like this are highly valued opportunities to showcase amateur radio utility to county services!

🎫 Join or Renew ARRL via the Club Website

Help the club secure commissions ($15 for first-time signups, $5 for renewals) by routing your American Radio Relay League entries directly through our executive desk.

Weekly Bulletin: Raleigh Hamfest Recap, Bald Head Island Activation & Net Rosters

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

📻 Raleigh Hamfest (RARSfest) Success

A prominent thank you to all the club members who traveled to represent BSARC at the annual RARSfest / Raleigh Hamfest this past weekend! Flea market networking and technical forums were outstanding.

🏖️ Upcoming Event: Bald Head Island Activation

Get your portable vertical antenna wires, battery boxes, and field rigs configured!

Activation Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Operations: The club will be setting up portable field gear layouts to activate regional grid coordinates. Monitor our digital reflector channels for exact simplex tracking and HF frequency updates as weather patterns solidify.

📡 Weekly Local Radio Net Alignments

Our recurring localized radio networks remain fully configured for your operational testing:

Winlink Exercise #013: This exercise will have you sending a welfare message to the Welfare Bulletin Board on the wesite www.laxnortheast.org/welfare

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

📬 ← Return to Winlink Operations Dashboard

🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #013

Net Session Start: Tuesday, March 31 at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, April 11th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Introduction to the www.laxnortheast.org/welfare bulletin board.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (Welfare Bulletin Board Message.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 013 to create the message you will send in the welfare message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Weekly Bulletin: Raleigh Hamfest This Weekend, Goldsboro Unfest Preview

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

🧳 This Weekend: RARSfest / The Raleigh Hamfest

Pack your travel bags and get your trade gear lists sorted out! The annual RARSfest (The Raleigh Hamfest & ARRL Roanoke Division Convention) is taking place this upcoming Saturday.

When: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Where: Raleigh, NC Fairgrounds complex mapping
Sponsor: Raleigh Amateur Radio Society. Check out details or grab tick logs directly at The Official RARSfest Web Desk . Safe traveling and good hunting in the flea market grids to all BSARC members heading up the highway!

📆 Preview: Wayne County Amateur Radio Club Unfest

Mark your calendar arrays for an extra regional operating track coming up next month:

Weekly Bulletin: Successful Experimental HF Net Run & Equipment Swapfest Market

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

🎙️ Experimental HF SSB Net Log: March Session Recap

The inaugural monthly experimental HF net was successfully held at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, on 80 meters. A big thank you to Gary Quinn (NC4S) for acting as Net Control!

The following stations successfully checked in to test propagation profiles across southeastern North Carolina and beyond: K4IR, WQ4N, K1YC, KI4W, and K4JCS. We look forward to next month’s session on April 15!

Weekly Bulletin: Inaugural HF SSB Net Session, April Meeting Location Switch Reminder

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

📻 Reminder: Inaugural Experimental HF SSB Net Session This Week

Don’t forget to configure your radio wire dipoles and tune your HF rigs for the brand-new monthly experimental net session coordinated on behalf of Gary Quinn (NC4S):

When: This Wednesday night, March 18, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Frequency Target: 3.725 MHz on the 80-meter band. Come check-in and test propagation within our local area framework!

🏛️ Preview: April Monthly Meeting Switches to Calabash EMS

Please take note that our regular monthly club meeting next month will shift locations back to the beach side area. Update your navigation plans accordingly:

Winlink Exercise #012: This exercise will have you sending a Severe Weather Report via Winlink

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #012

Net Session Start: Monday, March 10 at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, March 28th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Acquire the practice on how to fill out and send a Severe Weather report.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (Severe WX report.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 012 to create the message you will send in the Severe WX report.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Weekly Bulletin: March Business Meeting Tonight, New HF SSB Net Announcement

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

🏛️ BSARC Monthly Club Meeting Tonight

Our monthly business assembly takes place tonight! Come out to meet the team, catch up on repeater technical configurations, and join the planning discussions for Field Day.

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.

📻 New Experimental Monthly HF SSB Net

We are excited to announce a new, experimental high-frequency operational pipeline coordinated on behalf of Gary Quinn (NC4S). This net is designed to gauge local traffic interest, test regional propagation conditions, and build community closeness:

Weekly Bulletin: Daylight Savings Warning, Charlotte Hamfest & Welcome New Members

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

⏰ 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:

Weekly Bulletin: Welcome Scott KF4SNV, March 1st NC QSO Party Kickoff Notice

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

👋 Welcome Our Newest Associate Member!

Please extend a warm welcome to our newest associate who has checked into our roster layout database this week:

Member Name	Call Sign	License Class	Roster Position	Home Location	Date Joined
Scott Morris	KF4SNV	Technician	Associate	Knoxville, TN & Sunset Beach, NC	02/22/2026

🎉 Next Weekend: North Carolina QSO Party Activation

Get your shacks configured, your wire tracking dipoles tuned, and your logging laptops ready to capture coordinates! The annual North Carolina QSO Party officially fires up next weekend.

Winlink Exercise #011: This exercise simulation is a continuation of exercise #010

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #011

Net Session Start: Monday, February 23rd at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, March 7th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Acquire an understanding as to the importance of listening to directions on how to compose a message for a served agency.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS 213.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 011 to create the message you will send in the ICS 213 message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Weekly Bulletin: New Member Intake Logs & March Licensing Session Preview

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

👋 Welcome Our Newest Licensed Member!

Please extend a warm Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club welcome to our newest licensed operator who officially joined our roster layout tracking database this week:

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

📋 Upcoming BSARC Examination & Testing Session

Ready to secure your initial FCC ticket or update your operating privileges to General or Amateur Extra? Walk-ins are fully accepted, but an early text RSVP helps our Volunteer Examiner team optimize testing computers.

Weekly Bulletin: February Monthly Meeting Notice & HamCation Kickoff

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

🏛️ Preview: Upcoming February Monthly Club Meeting

Don’t forget to mark your log itineraries for our upcoming official monthly business meeting taking place this Wednesday!

When: Wednesday, February 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.

📡 Weekly Local Radio Net Alignments

Our recurring local emergency communication tracking channels remain fully configured for your local signal testing and traffic check-ins:

Winlink Exercise #010: This exercise simulation will have you sending a Winlink message from the EOC to a hospital

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #010

Net Session Start: Wednesday, February 4th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, February 21st at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Acquire an understanding as to the importance of listening to directions on how to compose a message for a served agency.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS 213.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 010 to create the message you will send in the ICS 213 message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Weekly Bulletin: Winter Field Day Recap & Orlando HamCation Travel Notice

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

❄️ Winter Field Day 2026 Operational Recap

A great big thank you to all club operators and technical loggers who braved the elements or checked in remotely to support our deployment at Dutchman’s Creek County Park on January 24-25! Station setup loops performed reliably, antennas handled the wind profiles cleanly, and regional simplex operations provided critical coverage mapping. Excellent public safety footprint by our emergency groups!

🧳 Regional Hamfests & conventions

📆 Orlando HamCation 2026: Taking place this upcoming weekend, February 13-14, 2026 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Park (4603 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808)! Safe travels to all BSARC members making the trek south to catch the ARRL forums, commercial vendor arenas, and tailgate swap swap lanes. Review mapping layouts at the Official HamCation Web Desk .

📡 Weekly Local Radio Net Alignments

Our recurring local emergency communication tracking channels remain fully configured for your local signal testing and traffic check-ins:

Winlink Exercise #009: Use a Winlink Quick Message to send your monthly ICS 214a and ICS 309 forms

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #009

Net Session Start: Monday, January 27st at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, January 31th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink message directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Review the procedures on how to create an ICS 214a and how to use the Winlink ICS 309 generator
Find and launch Winlink Quick message (“Quick Message.txt”).
Follow the instructions in Exercise 009 to send the Winlink message with the ICS214a and ICS 309 attached to it.
Successfully send the Winlink Quick message with the two attached forms to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Weekly Bulletin: Winter Field Day Thanks, Orlando HamCation Preview

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

🤝 Winter Field Day: Outstanding Support and Participation

An exceptional round of appreciation and thank you to every operator, technical engineer, setup helper, and visitor who supported the club deployment at Dutchman’s Creek County Park this past weekend! Despite cold temperatures, our community turnout was brilliant. Signal tracking logs confirm that multiple voice and digital HF links were successfully maintained under challenging conditions. Well done to everyone!

🧳 Regional Hamfests & Conventions Preview

📆 Orlando HamCation 2026: Mark your calendar tracking parameters for February 13-14, 2026 in Orlando, FL! Hosted at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. This stands as one of the premiere gatherings on the East Coast for vendor exhibits, ARRL technology panels, and tailgating gear swaps. Visit HamCation Website .

📡 Weekly Local Radio Net Alignments

Our recurring local emergency communication tracking loops remain fully configured for your local signal and traffic check-ins:

Weekly Bulletin: Winter Field Day This Weekend! Final Checkpoint Coordinates

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

❄️ This Weekend: Winter Field Day 2026 Deployment

The wait is officially over—BSARC’s signature winter operating asset goes live this weekend! Pack your heavy winter coats, gloves, thermal layers, and portable rigs.

Activation Dates: This Saturday & Sunday, January 24-25, 2026
Footprint Coordinates: Dutchman’s Creek County Park — 4750 Fish Factory Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461
Schedule Loop: Heavy installation crews roll out early Saturday morning. Operations run continuously through Sunday. Talk-in frequencies will be active on the local 147.315 MHz repeater channel to assist mobile tracking units.
Visitors Welcome: Members, newcomers, and curious observers are strongly encouraged to come down, see our portable field stations in action, and pick up tips on off-grid battery and generator configurations!

📡 Weekly Local Radio Net Alignments

Our recurring local emergency communication tracking loops remain fully configured for your local signal and traffic check-ins:

Weekly Bulletin: Monthly Business Meeting Tonight, Winter Field Day Final Logistics

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

🏛️ BSARC Monthly Club Meeting Tonight

Our regular monthly business meeting takes place tonight! Come out to catch up on club financials, finalize our operational schedules, and participate in final planning for Winter Field Day deployments.

When: Wednesday, January 14, 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.

🏕️ Winter Field Day Layout Planning Matrix

We are locking down the operational shifts for Dutchman’s Creek County Park. Rigs, backup power infrastructures, generator setups, and computer logging frameworks are undergoing final testing on the technical committee workbenches. Ensure you coordinate your arrival tracking with project coordinators if you plan to assist with the morning heavy antenna lifting teams!

Winlink Exercise #008: Focus on Accuracy & File Attachment Resizing

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #008

Net Session Start: Monday, January 12th at 12:01 AM
Net Session End: Saturday, January 24th at 11:59 PM
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 New Year Operational Directives: As we begin a new year in our exploration of Winlink, our core focus shifts strictly toward absolute accuracy. Served agencies expect error-free message routing. Furthermore, all operators are now required to maintain a personal ICS 214 Activity Log to record time expenditures for each exercise. Monthly submissions of your ICS 214 and an accompanying ICS 309 Message Log will be tracked and forwarded to the ARES and AUXCOMM Emergency Coordinators.

🎯 Training Objectives

Master the navigation and extraction of standardized regional check-in data fields via Winlink Check-in.txt.
Manage high-accuracy geolocation coordinate pairs to guarantee precise terminal map plotting verification.
Utilize embedded image editing modules inside the Winlink Express client interface to perform compression optimizations.
Understand the absolute data throughput constraints governing VHF, UHF, and HF RF payload links.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must combine standard template processing with binary file resizing.

Weekly Bulletin: Happy New Year, Winter Field Day Prep & January Meeting Preview

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

🎉 Happy New Year from the Board of Directors!

Welcome to 2026! The board wishes a fantastic new year of operating, contesting, and technical experimentation to all Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club members, families, and associates. Let’s make this an outstanding year for local amateur radio infrastructure and public emergency readiness!

🏕️ Operations Check: Winter Field Day Countdown

Get your cold-weather gear sorted out, your portable power battery arrays tested, and your portable wire antennas prepped! Winter Field Day 2026 is rapidly closing in.

Winlink Exercise #007: Examine and use the Winlink Catalog and attach a photo to a Winlink message

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #007

Net Session Start: Monday, December 1st at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, December 13th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Launch the Winlink catalog.
Follow the instructions in Exercise 007 to find the satellite pictures found in the catalog.
Send a Winlink request via the catalog for a particular satellite photo.
Retrieve the satellite photo from Winlink.
Attach the satellite photo to a new Winlink message and adjust the photo size to meet the Winlink size requirement.
Successfully send the Winlink message with the satellite photo to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #006: Using Winlink Quick Message form to send information to the EOC

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #006

Net Session Start: Monday, November 17th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, November 29th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

📡 Emcomm Winlink Net: This is our sixth Winlink exercise. This exercise will have us use the Winlink Quick message form.

🎯 Training Objectives

Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (Quick Message.txt).
Input the information that the exercise PDF asks you to input in the comment section of the of the Quick Message form.
Check your work.
Successfully transmit your work to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #005: Create a Winlink message using a Winlink Checkout form

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #005

Net Session Start: Monday, November 3rd at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, November 15th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (Winlink Checkout.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 005 to create the message you will send in the Winlink Checkout message.
Follow the instructions in Exercise 005 to create an ICS 309 and send it out in a Winlink message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #004: Using ICS-213 form to send vital informtion to the EOC

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #004

Net Session Start: Monday, October 10th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, November 1st at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

📡 Emcomm Winlink Net: This is our fourth Winlink exercise. This exercise will have us use the ICS 213 form.

🎯 Training Objectives

Launch the website https://www.lzcontrol.com .
Gather the information you need from the website
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS213 General Message.txt).
Input the information you gathered from the website in the comment section of the ICS213 form.
Check your work.
Successfully transmit your work to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #003: Create a Winlink message using ICS 213RR

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #003

Net Session Start: Monday, October 6th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, October 18th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS 213RR.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 003 to create the message you will send in the ICS 213RR message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #002: Create a Winlink message using ICS 213

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #002

Net Session Start: Monday, September 22nd at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, October 4th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS 213.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 002 to create the message you will send in the ICS 213 message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #001: Introduction to the EmComm Net

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #001

Net Session Start: Monday, September 8th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, September 20th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

📡 Foundational Baseline Net: This is our inaugural training session designed to verify baseline software configurations, clear localized template errors, and confirm proper station connectivity parameters across the county operations roster.

🎯 Training Objectives

Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (Winlink Check-in.txt).
Manage emergency dispatch scenario telemetry records, tracking shelter statistics, municipal power reliability, and internet connectivity.
Use geographic mapping tools (Google Maps or dedicated online coordinate finders) to determine precise Decimal Degrees (DD) station coordinates.
Successfully transmit structured data packages through fast client network gateways.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

UUNAA Compliance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (UUNAA)

Historical Club Compliance & Structure Documentation

Historical Note: This information tracks the legal establishment of the Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club (BSARC). It is provided to assist other small clubs or associations seeking a streamlined, low-cost alternative to full incorporation.

Clubs, associations, and organizations range from very small to quite large. BSARC falls squarely into the “very small” category. We operate with minimal documentation specifically tailored to our operational scope—maintaining minimal community funds, no mandatory member dues, and no complex capital assets.

Home on Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club

Gallery

📅 2025 Events

📅 2024 Events

📅 2023 Events

📅 2008 Events

Winlink Exercise #020: In this exercise we will use the Winlink.org mapping of RMS to determine the location of all the RMS in Brunswick County NC.

🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #020

🎯 Training Objectives

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

Winlink Exercise #019: In this exercise we will practice creating the type of message needed for the 2026 ARRL Field Day Event.

🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #019

🎯 Training Objectives

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

About BSARC

🏛️ Club History & Foundations

Early Origins (1985)

FT8 & Digital Data Modes: Weak-Signal Communications

FT8, JS8Call, & Weak-Signal Digital Communications

Introduction to DXing & Contesting: Earning Your DXCC

Introduction to DXing & Contesting: Earning Your DXCC

Introduction to QRP: The Art of Low-Power Radio

Introduction to QRP: The Art of Low-Power Radio

SDR & RF Hacking: Software Defined Radio Guide

Software Defined Radio (SDR) & RF Spectrum Hacking

Amateur Radio Satellites & ISS Communications

Tracking and Working Amateur Radio Satellites

Choose Your License: The Three Tiers of Amateur Radio

Choose Your License: The Three Tiers of Amateur Radio

Digital Voice Modes & Internet Gateways: DMR, Fusion, & D-STAR

Overcoming Antenna Restrictions with Digital Voice

Master the Radio Lingo & Beat Mic Fright

Master the Radio Lingo & Beat Mic Fright

Essential Lingo (Keep It Simple)

The Starter Shack: Budget Gear Guides from $50 to $1,000

The Starter Shack: Budget Gear Guides from $50 to $1,000

Fox Hunting & ARDF: Radio Direction Finding

Fox Hunting & Amateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF)

Parks on the Air (POTA) & Portable Operations Guide

Parks on the Air (POTA) & Portable Operations

Winlink Exercise #018: In this exercise we will use the Radio Relay International (RRI) Welfare Radiogram.

🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #018

🎯 Training Objectives

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

Weekly Club Bulletin — Skywarn training on June 8th and the Summer Field Day on June 27-28

📡 Weekly Local Radio Net Alignments

📝 ARES Net Control Station (NCS) Schedule

🍳 Social Breakfast & Coffee Gatherings

Winlink Emergency Communications Net: Brunswick County

📡 Net Preamble & Overview

What is this Winlink Net?

How Does the Net Operate?

Who Can Participate in This Net?

Weekly Club Bulletin — Skywarn Weather Spotter Class, ARRL Summer Field Day

📡 Weekly Local Radio Net Alignments

📝 ARES Net Control Station (NCS) Schedule

🍳 Social Breakfast & Coffee Gatherings

Winlink Exercise #017: This exercise will deal with the (I am safe msg) Winlink message

🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #017

🎯 Training Objectives

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

Club Asset Inventory

Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES): Brunswick County

Brunswick County ARRL ARES Program

Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM): Brunswick County

Brunswick County Government AUXCOMM Infrastructure

BSARC Weekly Bulletin Archive

Active Incident Operations Briefing

🎯 Current Operation Objective

Official Club Calendar

📅 July 2026 Operations

📻 Firecracker Hamfest

📻 53rd Annual Cary Mid-Summer Swapfest - Talk-in 146.88 82.5

⚛️ 2026 FEMA evaluated Graded Nuclear Exercise for Brunswick County - Contact Bill Sirginson - N4PEN for event details

📅 August 2026 Operations

📻 Cape Fear Amateur Radio Swapfest - Talk-in K4MN Repeater 146.910 (-) CTCSS 100Hz

📆 Monthly Club Meeting - Calabash EMS

📅 September 2026 Operations

📻 70th Anniversary Shelby Hamfest - Talk in Freq 146.880 (-) 67.0 Hz tone Repeater

📆 Monthly Club Meeting - BEMC