Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club

Welcome to N4GM

The Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club (BSARC) is located in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The primary goal of the club is to provide a focal point for information on local activities and a framework for social and technical association of amateur radio operators and other persons with similar interests.

N4GM Photos and QSL Information

April News

The club did very well in the NC QSO party this year. Not quite as many CW contacts as last year but all had a fun time and we should do fine in the rankings. The trip to Baldhead Island will be in one week: SATURDAY APRIL 14 so be sure to contact KI4KK before Thursday, April 12 if you plan to go. Note: Two new icons have been added to the homepage on the lower right for a tide table and local weather information from the KI4KK weather station. Check it out.

Become a Member

To join (or quit) the club, send an e-mail to Ed, K5EK. . In the e-mail if you answer the question: I AM A MEMBER OF THE ARRL - YES or NO you will be listed as a FULL MEMBER (it makes no difference if you answer YES or NO - only that you answer it). If you do not answer that question, you will be an ASSOCIATE MEMBER. Same club privelages and same dues. A $25 contribution is suggested for new members but is not required to join. (Click on Membership Application in the left column if you wish to contribute). There are no annual dues at this time.

2012 Club Schedule

The 2012 schedule is set. The first event was the North Carolina QSO Party in February. Upcoming events are the trip to Bald Head Island in April, Dayton Hamvention May 17-20, June ARRL VHF QSO Party and Field Day, July CQ VHF Contest, August Lighthouse Trip (either Oak Island or Bald Head), October JOTA and December our year end party.

Bald Head Island APRIL 14

The club will be going to Bald Head Island on Saturday, April 14. Discount tickets are available for the ferry. This is a FAMILY outing and picnic goodies are planned. If you plan to go you should contact KI4KK no later than THURSDAY MORNING (April 12).

Dayton Hamvention May 17-29

Several club members are planning on going to the Dayton Hamvention in May. The club has a fleamarket table reserved so if you have something to sell, this is a good opportunity. Also, there are still openings for more to join the fun. If you are interested contact KI4KK or K5EK for details. The convoy will leave EARLY on Thursday, May 17 and leave after the final drawings on Sunday, May 20, arriving back in Southport late late Sunday (or early early Monday).

LOCAL 2M NET

Due to problems with the 145.370 repeater in the Southport area the net is moving to 147.315 repeater.

The group has a Monday morning net on the K4PPD repeater 147.315. The backup frequency will be the Simplex frequency 146.580. A weekly reminder is e-mailed and will note any changes in frequency or time.

Monday Morning 8:30 am
Repeater 147.315 118.8 tone (+ offset)

Current News

Posted 10/25/2011

Program
Club Meeting for Tuesday, April 24, 2012.
Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, April 24 at the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department. We will continue our discussion of digital modes begun in October.

Udated 10/25/2011

Echo Link N4GM-L

The club has an Echo Link node for N4GM-L. The node number is 516426. Currently this node is OFF due to equipment relocation.

Updated 10/25/2011

Club Calendar
The club has new QSL cards for N4GM and Business Cards with the years scheduled events listed on the back. These are available at club meetings.
The 2012 activities are:
February 26 North Carolina QSO Party - 2nd Place

April 24 - Bald Head Island - Family Excursion

May 17-20 Dayton HamventionVacancies

June 9-10 ARRL VHF QSO Party - Grid Square FM13 - Possible

June 23-24 Field Day - Dutchman Creek Park, Southport - Planned

July 21-22 CQWW VHF QSO Contest - Grid Square FM13 - Planned

August 18-19 International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend - Oak Island Lighthouse Rained Out

October 20-21 JOTA - Dutchman Creek Park - Planned

December 7 or 14- Annual Party - The Boathouse Restaurant

Send any current news to: for posting.

Club Meetings

A group of local hams meets every Wednesday morning at the "Bo Jangles" on NC 211 in Southport. NOTE: THIS HAS CHANGED FROM THE OLD MEETING SITE AT HARDEE'S. The club is usually well represented at this meeting and club business is often discussed.

The club holds monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Police Station in Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 87 and 9 E Boiling Spring Rd (at the traffic light- Click for MAP). The meetings will open at 6:30 PM and adjorn promptly at 8 PM.

Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act

The Club is formed under the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (UUNAA) which went into effect in North Carolina, January 2007. The details and club documentation used to complete this registration are provided for others to review and use as appropriate. It is recommended that you use a local lawyer, but with the information made available here, the overall process will hopefully be easier. If your lawyer has a different opinion on any of the information provided here, please provide feedback so we can update our website and help others. Good Luck. to UUNAA Formation

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