New Bern Amateur Radio Club

23/05/2026

12/05/2026

Here's a look at the ARISS week ahead and into early next week. Follow us for updates on the possible SSTV event which would start Friday.

06/05/2026

Hello All Ham Friends,

The Annual Tailgate Hamfest & Cookout (Washington Hamfest) is this Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Our BIG Lunch / Cookout will be at noon!!! Come Hungry there will be LOTS to eat!!!!

What: Washington Hamfest
Where: Clarks Neck Fire Station #2
3797 Wharton Station Rd.
Washington, NC 27889
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Spring Cookout @ 12:00 PM

Come out and enjoy another beautiful spring day with your fellow hams from all over Eastern NC.

Scan the QR code on the attached flyer to sign up for a side dish or dessert for lunch.

Gary Faust NG9T
[email protected]

Beth Gonzalez KN4FZB

05/05/2026

The [NBARC] New Bern Amateur Radio Club will be having our annual ARRL Summer Field Day for 2026 @ Glenburnie Park, New Bern, NC on Saturday, June 27, 2026, (One day only) Set up begins at 9:00 AM with operations beginning @ 2:00 PM until last man standing. We will have a cookout at from 12-2 PM w/ Hot dogs, Hamburgers, chips & drinks. All members please bring something to contribute if you are able (ex: drinks, Chips, Cookies, Desserts, Chili, Soup, etc...)

What: ARRL 2026 Summer Field Day
Where: Glenburnie Park, 340 Glenburnie Park Rd, New Bern, NC
When: June 27, 2026 Saturday (One day event only)
Time: Setup @ 9AM Ops @ 2:00 PM - until last man operates
Note: 12-2 PM Lunch (hot dogs, burgers, chips and drink)
Contact: Gene Jenkins, N4JEE (252) 235-5771 Cell [email protected]
Website: https://www.arrl.org/field-day

05/05/2026

The [ENCRA] Eastern North Carolina Repeater Association (this is the association that takes care of the 146.685 Grifton 2M Repeater) has rescheduled their Annual Meeting Membership meeting for May 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the location listed below:

Bum’s Restaurant
566 E 3rd St,
Ayden, NC 28513

Looking forward to seeing you there!

73

David, W4OFO
ENCRA Secretary

To become a Member of the [ENCRA] follow this link below:
https://w4amc.com/2023/04/26/grifton-2-meter-repeater-repairs/

04/05/2026

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04/05/2026

Our MAY 2026 meeting is tonight, Monday, May 4, 2026 @ Moore's BBQ in New Bern, Next to the Harris Teeter Shopping Center. Meeting at 6:30 PM. Dinner & Fellowship 6PM. Come Join Us!

25/04/2026

JARSFest has moved to Saturday at a new location!

23/04/2026

WASHINGTON HAMFEST - MAY 9, 2026 (Saturday) - (Annual PARC & BARC Spring Tailgate & Cookout)

The annual PARC and BARC - Spring Tailgate Hamfest & Cookout is fast approaching!

This annual spring Hamfest & Cookout is open to Everyone! All Clubs & All Hams!

Date and Time: Saturday May 9, 2026, Hamfest tailgating starts at 9:00 am and Lunch will be at 12:00 Noon.

Location: Clarks Neck VFD #2 3797 Wharton Station Rd, Washington, NC 27889

PARC and BARC is supplying burgers, hot dogs, and grilled chicken breasts.

Please check the attached flyer and scan the QR code to access the Sign-Up Genius page and choose a side dish to bring.

Please if you can, bring an item for the cookout, KFC, Beans, Soups, Chili, Cookies, Pie, mash-taters, (Sams Club, Walmart, Publix, Harris Teeter)

Last year we had a wonderful turnout and a beautiful day. We are looking forward to seeing you all again this year!

Contact:
Gary Faust, NG9T
[email protected]
Ph: (252) 531-4982

Beth Gonzalez, KN4FZB
[email protected]
Ph: (570) 380-3356
Spring Cookout Coordinators