W4BFB - MARS

Board Meeting - October
2017-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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
More details to come

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
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 - 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

Club Meeting - February 2018
2018-02-27 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!

Challenge Walk MS: Savannah 2018
2018-03-02 - 2018-03-04 | NC
Challenge Walk MS: Savannah is a walk that will take you farther than you’ve gone before. What makes this event so special? It’s an experience grounded in camaraderie and marked by passion, inspiration, determination and pure enjoyment.
Challenge Walk MS: Savannah is a collaboration among nine National MS Society chapters. It is a three-day, 50-mile trek that tests your strength and your spirit, and makes an extraordinary difference in the lives of people with MS and their families. Accept the challenge and join a community of spirit and strength. It will be an experience you’ll never forget, shared with new friends and old.
Your participation drives breakthroughs in MS research and ensures people with MS have what they need to live their best lives.

Charlotte Hamfest 2018 - Day 1
2018-03-09 15:00 - 19:00 | Cabarrus Arena & Event’s Center, 4551 Old Airport Road, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Dates – Times – Location

Friday, March 9, 2018: 3:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday, March 10, 2018: 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 2018 - Day 2
2018-03-10 08:30 - 16:00 | Cabarrus Arena & Event’s Center, 4551 Old Airport Road, Concord, NC, 28025, United States

Board Meeting - March 2018
2018-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
W4BFB Board Meetings are held the 2nd 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 our Alternate Location – Unified AV Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217.
All members are welcome to attend.

Club Meeting - March 2018
2018-03-27 19:00 - 20:30 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States

Walk MS: Charlotte 2018
2018-04-07 08:00 - 12:00 | 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 7, 2018.

Board Meeting - April 2018
2018-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

Start2Finish Time Trials: April 2018
2018-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
These events are held once a month and we are the Track Marshalls for the event. All that is required is a handheld radio as we use a 440 simplex frequency. If you have never worked a public service event this is a good way to learn more about public service. We are there for safety/security as well as to make sure the cyclists pass correctly and do not draft. We always try to put any new volunteers with a seasoned volunteer the first time they work the event.
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.
The dates for these events are:

April 11
May 1
June 13
July 18
August 8
September 12

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.
To sign up to volunteer, please visit https://w4bfb.org/go/s2f2018 (Access Code is the club’s callsign).

Club Meeting - April 2018
2018-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States

Start2Finish Time Trials: May 2018
2018-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
These events are held once a month and we are the Track Marshalls for the event. All that is required is a handheld radio as we use a 440 simplex frequency. If you have never worked a public service event this is a good way to learn more about public service. We are there for safety/security as well as to make sure the cyclists pass correctly and do not draft. We always try to put any new volunteers with a seasoned volunteer the first time they work the event.
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.
The dates for these events are:

May 1
June 13
July 18
August 8
September 12

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.
To sign up to volunteer, please visit https://w4bfb.org/go/s2f2018 (Access Code is the club’s callsign).

Board Meeting - May 2018
2018-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

Club Meeting - May 2018
2018-05-29 19:00 - 20:30 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States

Board Meeting - June 2018
2018-06-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

ARRL Field Day 2018 - Setup
2018-06-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Park On Wilgrove, 7750 Jim Harper Ln, Mint Hill, NC, 28227, United States
More information to come

ARRL Field Day 2018 - Picnic
2018-06-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Park On Wilgrove, 7750 Jim Harper Ln, Mint Hill, NC, 28227, United States
More information to come.

ARRL Field Day 2018
2018-06-23 14:00 - 2018-06-24 14:00 | NC

Assault on Morrow Mountain Ride - July
2018-07-07 08:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Board Meeting - July 2018
2018-07-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Unified Technology Systems, 5100 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States

Club Meeting - July 2018
2018-07-31 19:00 - 20:30 | W4BFB Meeting Room / St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
