W4BFB - MARS

Club Meeting - February 2020
2020-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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 - February 2020
2020-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

VE Test Session - February 2020
2020-02-01 09:00 - 11:00 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
All MARS-sponsored Amateur Radio exam sessions are open to all applicants. The exams are held in the Gymnasium building behind St. Giles Evangelical Presbyterian Church at 2027 Emerywood Avenue in Charlotte. All exams start at 9:00AM – Please arrive by 8:45AM. Walk-ins are welcome up until 9:00AM, but we find it helpful if you register by sending an email to our VE Team Manager [here] or calling 704-641-0959. You may also contact us if you need additional information.
Please bring the following to the test session:

WCARS-VEC Exam fee of $10.00 (Cash Preferred)
Photo ID (Drivers License / Passport)
Your original Amateur License and a copy
Any CSCE’s and copies from previous exams

All applicants must have an FCC FRN to register for an exam. For more information, please watch the instructional video on YouTube [here] or visit https://fcc.gov/rofrn.
Registration starts promptly at 9:00 am. Exams are administered for all of the Amateur Radio License categories (Technician, General and Extra) at each session. The Session is structured so that all applicants complete the registration process and forms first, then these are checked and the exam fee is collected. Once the paperwork is correct, the multiple choice exams are handed out to those taking the exams. The exams are not timed so that applicants can take them without being rushed. The exams are graded during the session by three trained Volunteer Examiners, and the results (passed/failed) are shared at that time. If a person passes one exam, they are eligible to take the next Class license exam at the same exam session. We ask our applicants to stay on site until the exam results are known so that the CSCE for that exam can be completed. Our results are then submitted to the WCARS-VEC that in turn submits them to the FCC. Once these are in the FCC database, new callsigns are generated and published.
New amateur radio operators may obtain their callsigns by checking the FCC Universal Licensing System [here] and selecting the “By Name” search in the box.
The Mecklenburg VE Team tries to accommodate special testing needs such as providing verbal exams. If you have a special need, you must request an accommodation at least two full weeks before the testing date so that the Exam Manager can determine if we can meet your need. The all-volunteer Mecklenburg VE Team cannot guarantee that special need requests can be honored at all testing sessions.
If you have any questions, please contact Steven Burke, KI4FAQ, MARS-WCARS VEC Liaison [here] or call 704-641-0959.

Club Meeting - January 2020
2020-01-28 19:00 - 20:30 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States

Board Meeting - January 2020
2020-01-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

Board Meeting - December 2019
2019-12-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

Club Meeting - November 2019
2019-11-26 19:00 - 20:30 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States

VE Test Session - November 2019
2019-11-16 09:00 - 11:00 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States

Board Meeting - November 2019
2019-11-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

Club Meeting - October 2019
2019-10-29 19:00 - 20:30 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States

Board Meeting - October 2019
2019-10-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, 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!

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
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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

ARRL Field Day 2019
2019-06-22 14:00 - 2019-06-23 14:00 | Charlotte, NC, United States
More information to come

ARRL Field Day 2019 - Picnic
2019-06-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Charlotte, NC, United States

ARRL Field Day 2019 - Setup
2019-06-21 12:00 - 20:00 | Charlotte, NC, 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

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

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

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

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
