W4BFB - MARS

Club Meeting - February 2017
2017-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 (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 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.
Prior to the club meeting, we typically meet for dinner at a nearby restaurant. This month, we will be meeting at American Burger Co. at 5821 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209.
We usually meet for dinner shortly after 5:00 PM, and head to the meeting around 6:30 PM.
We hope to see you there!

Club Meeting - March 2017
2017-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States

Board Meeting - April
2017-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | W4BFB Clubroom, 2425 Park Road, Room 023, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
This month’s Board Meeting will be held at our usual location, the American Red Cross. 2425 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28203.
All members are welcome to attend.

Start2Finish Time Trials
2017-04-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
Operators will need to be on-site by 6:00PM. We drive into the infield at the Motor Speedway and need seven radio operators for each event. There are radio operators on the track – one on each corner and one on the each straightaway. If you have never worked an event we will put you with a veteran radio operator the first time for training.
The dates for these events are:

April 12
May 10
June 21
July 12
August 16
September 12 (tentative)

The time trials are a great way to get started in public service. We just use a handi-talkie for the event and operate on a simplex frequency. We always put someone new with a veteran ham so they can teach you the ropes.

VE Test Session - April
2017-04-15 09:00 - 12:00 | American Red Cross – Union County, 608 E Franklin St, Monroe, NC, 28112, United States
Mark your calendar! The Union County Amateur Radio Society (UCARS) will conduct amateur radio licensing exams on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at the American Red Cross Building at 608 E Franklin St. in Monroe, NC. Exams begin at 9:00am. For additional information, look under “VE Testing” on the NC4UC.org website or contact David Keever at K8IP@arrl.net.

Club Meeting - April 2017
2017-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 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.
Prior to the club meeting, we typically meet for dinner at a nearby restaurant. This month, we will be meeting at Tryon House,
215 E Exmore St, Charlotte, NC 28217.
We usually meet for dinner shortly after 5:00 PM, and head to the meeting around 6:30 PM.
We hope to see you there!

MS Charlotte Walk 2017
2017-04-29 07:30 - 12:00 | Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28211, United States
More details to come

Board Meeting - May
2017-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
This month’s Board Meeting will be held at our Alternate Location – Unified AV Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217.
All members are welcome to attend.

VE Test Session - May
2017-05-13 09:00 - 12:00 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
MARS will hold its next WCARS ham radio licensing exam session on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at 9:00am at the St. Giles Church gymnasium. More information to follow. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the exam session, please contact Steven at ki4faq@gmail.com or 704-641-0959.

Club Meeting - May 2017
2017-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 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.
Prior to the club meeting, we typically meet for dinner at a nearby restaurant. This month, we will be meeting at Moe’s Southwest Grill, 4724 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210.
We usually meet for dinner shortly after 5:00 PM, and head to the meeting around 6:30 PM.
We hope to see you there!

Board Meeting - June
2017-06-06 08:00 - 17:00 | W4BFB Clubroom, 2425 Park Road, Room 023, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States

2017 ARRL Field Day
2017-06-24 08:00 - 2017-06-25 14:00 | Park On Wilgrove, 7750 Jim Harper Ln, Mint Hill, NC, 28227, United States

Board Meeting - July
2017-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | W4BFB Clubroom, 2425 Park Road, Room 023, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States

Club Meeting - July 2017
2017-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 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.
Prior to the club meeting, we typically meet for dinner at a nearby restaurant. This month, we will be meeting at Showmars, 1317 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210.
We usually meet for dinner shortly after 5:00 PM, and head to the meeting around 6:30 PM.
We hope to see you there!

Board Meeting - August
2017-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | W4BFB Clubroom, 2425 Park Road, Room 023, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States

Club Meeting - August 2017
2017-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 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.
Prior to the club meeting, we typically meet for dinner at a nearby restaurant. This month, we will be meeting at Panera Bread , 5940 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210.
We usually meet for dinner shortly after 5:00 PM, and head to the meeting around 6:30 PM.
We hope to see you there!

Board Meeting - September
2017-09-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
This month’s Board Meeting will be held at Unified AV Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Road, Charlotte, NC 28217.
All members are welcome to attend.

VE Test Session - September 2017
2017-09-09 09:00 - 12:00 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
MARS will hold its next WCARS ham radio licensing exam session on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at 9:00am at the St. Giles Church gymnasium.
All VE test sessions are open to all individuals, and are held at St. Giles Evangelical Presbyterian Church at 2027 Emerywood Avenue in Charlotte. Test sessions start at 9:00am, so please arrive by 8:30am to register. All test elements are given at each session. Walk ins are welcome, but we would appreciate it if you register by sending an email to Our VE Team or call 704-948-7373 if you need additional information.
Any special testing needs, ie verbal exams, translators, etc. must be pre-requested at least two full weeks before the testing date. (NOTE: While we will try to accommodate the needs of any applicant, the Mecklenburg VE Team, as an all-volunteer staffed VE Team, cannot guarantee that special need requests can be honored at all testing sessions.)
Please bring the following to the test session:
– VEC Test Fee ($10.00)
– Picture ID (Drivers License is fine)
– Your original Amateur License, and a copy
– Any CSCE’s and copies

Tour de Cure 2017
2017-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Ballantyne Corporate Park, 13860 Ballantyne Corporate Pl, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
Ballantyne Corporate Park area. More details to come

Club Meeting - September 2017
2017-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 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.
Prior to the club meeting, we typically meet for dinner at a nearby restaurant. This month, we will be meeting at McAlister’s Deli, 4805 Park Rd #101, Charlotte, NC 28209.
We usually meet for dinner shortly after 5:00 PM, and head to the meeting around 6:30 PM.
We hope to see you there!

Board Meeting - October
2017-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | W4BFB Clubroom, 2425 Park Road, Room 023, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States

Breakaway to the Beach 2017
2017-10-07 08:00 - 2017-10-08 17:00 | Sea Trail Convention Center, 75A Clubhouse Rd, Sunset Beach, NC, 28468, United States

Club Meeting - October 2017
2017-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 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.
Prior to the club meeting, we typically meet for dinner at a nearby restaurant. This month, we will be meeting at Qdoba Mexican Eats, 1600 E Woodlawn Rd #200, Charlotte, NC 28209.
We usually meet for dinner shortly after 5:00 PM, and head to the meeting around 6:30 PM.
We hope to see you there!

Board Meeting - November
2017-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

VE Test Session - November 2017
2017-11-18 09:00 - 12:00 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
MARS will hold its next WCARS ham radio licensing exam session on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at 9:00am at the St. Giles Church gymnasium.
All VE test sessions are open to all individuals, and are held at St. Giles Evangelical Presbyterian Church at 2027 Emerywood Avenue in Charlotte. Test sessions start at 9:00am, so please arrive by 8:30am to register. All test elements are given at each session. Walk ins are welcome, but we would appreciate it if you register by sending an email to Our VE Team or call 704-948-7373 if you need additional information.
Any special testing needs, ie verbal exams, translators, etc. must be pre-requested at least two full weeks before the testing date. (NOTE: While we will try to accommodate the needs of any applicant, the Mecklenburg VE Team, as an all-volunteer staffed VE Team, cannot guarantee that special need requests can be honored at all testing sessions.)
Please bring the following to the test session:
– VEC Test Fee ($10.00)
– Picture ID (Drivers License is fine)
– Your original Amateur License, and a copy
– Any CSCE’s and copies

Club Meeting - November 2017
2017-11-28 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 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.
Prior to the club meeting, we typically meet for dinner at a nearby restaurant. This month, we will be meeting at Chubz Famous Chiliburgers, 200 A West Woodlawn Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217.
We usually meet for dinner shortly after 5:00 PM, and head to the meeting around 6:30 PM.
We hope to see you there!

Board Meeting - December
2017-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

Board Meeting - January 2018
2018-01-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

Club Meeting - January 2018
2018-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 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 2018
2018-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
