W4BFB - MARS

Board Meeting - February 2019
2019-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
W4BFB Board Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. The board meeting is open to all members of the club.
This month’s Board Meeting will be held at Unified Technology Systems – Charlotte, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217.
All members are welcome to attend.

Club Meeting - February 2019
2019-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
W4BFB will meet in the Fellowship Hall of St. Giles Evangelical Presbyterian Church the last Tuesday of every month (except June & December) at 7:00 PM. The meeting typically lasts about 2 hours.
Check out the latest newsletter for an overview of what this month’s meeting topic(s) will be.
The address of the meeting place is 2027 Emerywood Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210.

We hope to see you there!

Board Meeting - March 2019
2019-03-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

Charlotte Hamfest 2019 - Day 1
2019-03-08 15:00 - 19:00 | Cabarrus Arena & Event’s Center, 4551 Old Airport Road, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Dates – Times – Location

Friday, March 8, 2019: 3:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday, March 9, 2019: 8:30AM – 4:00PM
Location: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
Address: 4551 Old Airport Road, Concord, NC 28025
Talk-In: 146.655 (No Tone), Backup on 146.940 (118.8Hz)
Minutes from I-85, Concord Mills Mall, and Charlotte Motor Speedway

Admission Ticket Prices
All Tickets are good for both Friday and Saturday

$9 Pre-Registration, $10 Cash / $11 Credit at the door
Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult
Free Parking
Prize Tickets $1/each, or 6 for $5

More Details

80 Dealer Booth Locations available
35,000 square feet for Flea Market shopping (312 tables!)
QSL Card Checking on Saturday
VE Testing: Performed by WCARS – Saturday 2 PM

Charlotte Hamfest 2019 - Day 2
2019-03-09 08:30 - 16:00 | Cabarrus Arena & Event’s Center, 4551 Old Airport Road, Concord, NC, 28025, United States

Assault on Morrow Mountain Ride - March 2019
2019-03-16 07:15 - 14:00 | Morrow Mountain State Park, 49104 Morrow Mountain Rd, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
The Assault on Morrow Mountain Series consist of six “Show & Go” rides held each year from March through September. The rides attract a wide range of cyclists from all around the Carolinas. The route is a 60-mile loop from Locust, NC to the Morrow Mountain State Park and back. Quiet country roads and beautiful scenery are highlighted by the mid-ride climb to the top of Morrow Mountain.
However, don’t be fooled by the beauty that surrounds you. The first 20 miles are deceivingly fast. Moderate climbs and the famous “Chicken Shit Hill” will soon give way to the climb up Morrow Mountain. Enjoy the view at the top and be sure to leave a “little gas in the tank” because the last 30 miles will prove to be the real test of your strength and stamina.
Assault on Morrow Mountain Ride Details

Ride Start Time: 8:00 am / West Stanly Middle School – 339 Running Creek Church Rd, Locust, NC 28097
We will be using Stanley Amateur Radios Society’s repeater 146.985 -600, 100 Hz
Here is a link to the Google map of the route. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1qkod42LaIhimpuipdXxrEZygk3m3kbHo&usp=sharing
Registration: Not Required Waiver: Yes Cost: $2
Ride Distance: 60 miles, marked the route with approx. 4400ft of vertical climb.
Difficulty: The ride is best suited for Intermediate and Advanced level riders.
Ride Type: The ride is a “Show & Go” ride that offers minimal support. Rest stops at local stores are located along the route. We provide sports drinks and snacks at the top of the mountain and an ice cold Coke at the finish. Diet Coke’s for the triathletes. I know…that’s a lot for $2.
Weather: The ride will be canceled if the temperature is below 40 degrees at the start or if the chance of rain exceeds 50% before 11am. Weather-related cancellations are based on current weather predictions for Albemarle, NC and will be posted on the WeeklyRides.com Facebook group page no later than 6 am on the day of the ride.

Club Meeting - March 2019
2019-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States

MS Extreme 15 - March 2019
2019-03-30 07:00 - 17:00 | NC
A 15-Mile Walk in Downtown Charlotte Raising Money for MS Research as well as Programs and Services for those Living with MS.
Each participant is required to fundraise a minimum of $500 to walk prior to 3/29/19. Walkers are required to pay a $30 registration fee to help cover the costs of the event.
Any extra funds from the registration fees collected will be donated to the National MS Society and credited to the DIY Event: MS Extreme 15.
Volunteers are also needed to work the Start/Finish Line and one of the five Pit Stops. Volunteers need to register, but do not pay a fee.
The route is fully accessible along city and neighborhood streets and sidewalks, so people of all mobility levels can participate in the event. Additionally, we provide SAG (Support and Gear) vehicles along the route for participants who may need extra help. Pit stops are located approximately every 2.5 miles and supported by local vendors and/or local park shelters with volunteers to assist the Walkers.
Using Repeater: 145.29 (118.8Hz)

Board Meeting - April 2019
2019-04-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

Assault on Morrow Mountain Ride - April 2019
2019-04-20 07:15 - 14:00 | Morrow Mountain State Park, 49104 Morrow Mountain Rd, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
From the Official Event page…
The Assault on Morrow Mountain Series consist of six “Show & Go” rides held each year from March through September. The rides attract a wide range of cyclists from all around the Carolinas. The route is a 60 mile loop from Locust, NC to the Morrow Mountain State Park and back. Quiet country roads and beautiful scenery are highlighted by the mid-ride climb to the top of Morrow Mountain. However don’t be fooled by the beauty that surrounds you. The first 20 miles are deceiving fast. Moderate climbs and the famous “Chicken Shit Hill” will soon give way to the climb up Morrow Mountain. Enjoy the view at the top and be sure to leave a “little gas in the tank” because the last 30 miles will prove to be the real test of your strength and stamina.
Assault on Morrow Mountain Ride Details
Start Time: 8:00am / West Stanly Middle School – 339 Running Creek Church Rd, Locust, NC 28097
Registration: Not Required Waiver: Yes Cost: $2
Ride Distance: 60 miles, marked route with approx. 4400ft of vertical climb.
Difficulty: The ride is best suited for Intermediate and Advanced level riders.
Ride Type: The ride is a “Show & Go” ride that offers minimal support. Rest stops at local stores are located along the route. We provide sports drinks and snacks at the top of the mountain and an ice-cold Coke at the finish. Diet Coke’s for the triathletes. I know…that’s a lot for $2.
Weather: The ride will be canceled if the temperature is below 40 degrees at the start or if the chance of rain exceeds 40% before 11am. Weather related cancellations are based on current weather predictions for Albemarle, NC and will be posted on the WeeklyRides.com Facebook group page no later than 6am on the day of the ride.
Rider Satisfaction Guarantee: Best $2 ride ever or I’ll double your money back.

Walk MS: Charlotte - 2019
2019-04-27 07:00 - 14:00 | Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28211, United States
Walk to create a world free of MS.
Ending multiple sclerosis for good will take all of us. Walk MS helps us team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers to change the world for everyone affected by MS. Together, we become a powerful force. And with every step we take, every dollar we raise … we’re that much closer. Together, we will end MS forever.
Join us for Walk MS: Charlotte on April 27, 2019.

Club Meeting - April 2019
2019-04-30 19:00 - 20:30 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States

Board Meeting - May 2019
2019-05-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

Assault on Morrow Mountain Ride - May 2019
2019-05-18 07:15 - 14:00 | Morrow Mountain State Park, 49104 Morrow Mountain Rd, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States

Club Meeting - May 2019
2019-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States

Board Meeting - June 2019
2019-06-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

ARRL Field Day 2019 - Setup
2019-06-21 12:00 - 20:00 | NC
More information to come

ARRL Field Day 2019 - Picnic
2019-06-22 12:00 - 14:00 | NC

ARRL Field Day 2019
2019-06-22 14:00 - 2019-06-23 14:00 | NC

Board Meeting - July 2019
2019-07-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

Assault on Morrow Mountain Ride - July 2019
2019-07-20 07:15 - 14:00 | Morrow Mountain State Park, 49104 Morrow Mountain Rd, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States

Club Meeting - July 2019
2019-07-30 19:00 - 20:30 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States

Charlotte CF Cycle for Life 2019
2019-08-03 07:00 - 13:00 | Clutch Kitchen & Pour House, 601 S Cedar St, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Get your wheels in motion and join us for the 8th Annual CF Cycle for Life (CFL)! We will be starting and ending the ride at Clutch Kitchen & Pour, right beside Bank of America Stadium, and riding through the cycle friendly outskirts of Charlotte. CFL is a fully-supported ride with 15-mile, 35-mile and 50-mile route options. From breakfast to our cycle post party, you can enjoy fully stocked rest stops every 8-12 miles, bike mechanics for bicycle maintenance and repair, ride marshals to cheer you along the way and plenty of support vehicles to help you complete the ride.
This unique event empowers participants to take action and demonstrate their fight in finding a cure for cystic fibrosis in a tangible, emotional and powerful way. This is not a race, so we encourage you to sit back and enjoy the ride!
If you are new and have not worked an event before, there is a “shadow” slot available to sign up with – this is a great opportunity to see how everything works!
Please sign up at https://w4bfb.org/go/cf2019

Board Meeting - August 2019
2019-08-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

Assault on Morrow Mountain Ride - August 2019
2019-08-17 07:15 - 14:00 | Morrow Mountain State Park, 49104 Morrow Mountain Rd, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States

Club Meeting - August 2019
2019-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States

Board Meeting - September 2019
2019-09-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

Charlotte Tour de Cure 2019
2019-09-14 07:30 - 16:00 | Ballantyne Corporate Park, 13860 Ballantyne Corporate Pl, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
This event is sponsored by the American Diabetes Association. It is September 14, 2019 and starts/ends at Ballantyne Corporate Park. This event will have 8 Rest Stops, 8 SAGs, and 2 Sweep Vehicles.
There is a route for every level of cyclist. The first route leaves the park at 8 am and we normally finish up around 3 pm.

Assault on Morrow Mountain Ride - September 2019
2019-09-21 07:15 - 14:00 | Morrow Mountain State Park, 49104 Morrow Mountain Rd, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States

Club Meeting - September 2019
2019-09-24 18:00 - 20:30 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
W4BFB will meet in the Fellowship Hall of St. Giles Evangelical Presbyterian Church the last Tuesday of every month (except June & December) at 7:00 PM. This Month, the meeting will begin at 6:00PM. The meeting typically lasts about 2 hours.
This month we will have our Third Annual Mobile Rig Drive-In / Emergency Communications Expo

We’ll be getting to the church by at least 6:00 PM, so try to get there as soon as you can!
There won’t be a dinner gathering this time so that we can each get that out of the way more quickly.
We’ll ask that if you are showing your gear/ride, please park close to the Gym.
If you aren’t “exhibiting”, please park further out from the Gym in the open area of the parking lot. We may set up traffic cones to gently steer folks into the correct areas.
We’ll have snacks! (Of course.)
Once it gets too dark to keep on going, we’ll head inside for our regular business meeting time.

The address of the meeting place is 2027 Emerywood Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210.

We hope to see you there!
