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SUMMARY:Bella Vista Radio Club Technician License Class
DESCRIPTION:(entry level FCC amateur radio license – registration below) \nFebruary 7th and 14th \n9 am – 3 pm \nLocation:\nNW Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy\n3424 S. Downum Road\nSpringdale\, AR \nRequired Textbook – Technician Class Manual – 2022/2026 Element 2- Gordon West WB6NOA  \nAvailable at: Amazon \nThere is no cost for this 2-Saturday class! \nRegistration at: BVRC website \nInstructor – Tom Northfell W5XNA\nARRL Registered Instructor \n\n\nTO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS\, EASY SIGN-UP:\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Phone (optional)\n \n \nAre you a member of the Bella Vista Radio Club (BVRC)\nYesNo\n \nAny comments may be entered below.\n Your Message (optional)
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/bella-vista-radio-club-technician-license-class-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762
CATEGORIES:Testing
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T043246Z
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SUMMARY:December 2025 Christmas and Awards Banquet RSVP
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of holiday cheer 🎅🎄\, good food\, and a chance to celebrate 🎉 the amazing accomplishments of our club members! We’ll have a festive dinner\, an awards ceremony\, and plenty of time to catch up with friends and fellow radio enthusiasts. \n📅 Date: December 4th\, 2025\n📍 Location: ALETA Building (map below)\n⏰ Time: doors open at 6:30pm\, planning to eat at 6:45\, and formal meeting to follow dinner \nPlease RSVP by November 26th\, 2025. We can’t wait to celebrate together! 🎉 \nOptional Donation: If you’d like to help cover the cost of our meal\, a $10 (or more) donation is appreciated. Cash or PayPal options available using the button below. Thank you for your support! \n \n\nReserve Your Spot
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/december-2025-christmas-and-awards-banquet-rsvp/
LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T150000
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CREATED:20250823T140015Z
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UID:4333-1757754000-1757775600@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:Bella Vista Radio Club Technician License Class
DESCRIPTION:(entry level FCC amateur radio license – registration below) \nSeptember 13th and 20th \n9 am – 3 pm \nVE License Testing 10/26 @ 4 pm \nLocation:\nNW Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy\n3424 S. Downum Road\nSpringdale\, AR \nDownloadable Brochure (PDF) \nRequired Textbook – Technician Class Manual – 2022/2026 Element 2- Gordon West WB6NOA  \nAvailable at: Amazon \nThere is no cost for this 2-Saturday class! \nRegistration at: BVRC website \nInstructor – Tom Northfell W5XNA\nARRL Registered Instructor \n\nEASY SIGN-UP:\nEmail:  w5xna@arrl.net\nSubject line: Tech Class\nProvide: Name and Phone\n \n\nTO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS: \nGo to the HamStudy.org website (https://hamstudy.org/) and follow these steps: \n\nOn the HamStudy.org home page\, click the “FIND A SESSION” tab in the upper right portion of your screen.\nOn the next screen\, find the LOCATION section and click the “CHOOSE TAB”.\nOn the next screen\, enter your zip code and click “FILTER”\nYou will then see the available BVRC exam locations.\n\nFind the September 20 session at 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, \nthen click the “OPEN” tab and follow the prompts to register for the exam session.
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/bella-vista-radio-club-technician-license-class-2025/
LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762
CATEGORIES:Testing
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CREATED:20250813T020711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T020711Z
UID:4853-1757152800-1757170800@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:NWA Maker Faire 2025
DESCRIPTION:See and Learn about Amateur Radio\nTo promote and educate the local community about amateur radio. This includes encouraging new potential new operators to engage in amateur radio and help in obtaining licenses\, acquiring equipment\, installing antennas and equipment. \nMore information here: https://nwa.makerfaire.com/maker/entry/930/ \nOr reach out to: \nJames Bennett\,\nKA5DVS\nka5dvs@gmail.com
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/nwa-maker-faire-2025/
LOCATION:Fayetteville Public Library\, 401 W Mountain St\, Fayetteville\, AR\, 72701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20250607T015257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T015257Z
UID:4770-1751112000-1751198400@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:The biggest ham radio event of the year is just around the corner! Mark your calendar and join us for food\, fun\, fellowship\, operating\, & hands-on experience in setting-up portable ham stations. The 4 Field Day Stations setups have been finalized\, but volunteers are still needed for set-up\, tear-down\, food\, drinks\, snacks\, accessories etc. If you would like to help\, contact
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/field-day-2025/
LOCATION:Metfield Park\, 49 Commonwealth Road\, BELLA VISTA\, AR\, 72714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Events,OnTheAir,Testing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20250308T043121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T171623Z
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SUMMARY:BVRC POTA & Special Event Station
DESCRIPTION:The Bella Vista area Radio Club leadership team announces a Parks On The Air and Special Event Station day\nfor all club members! \nWhere: J.B. & Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center 3400 N. 40th Street\, Springdale AR \nWhen: Saturday\, May 3rd\, 2025 – Event runs from 9am-6pm\, local time \nThis special club event will be two-fold: 1) A Special Event Station celebrating the 5th anniversary of the nature center\, and 2) The activation of this Parks On The Air park (POTA # US-11951). There will be two modes: SSB and FT8. There will be three stations running\, two on SSB and one on FT8. ANY club member can operate regardless of their license class (Technicians – here’s your chance for some HF fun!) The club call W5NX will be used for this event. \nFood will be provided for lunch\, but bring your choice of beverage (non-alcoholic). Aside from the operating fun\, you can tour the beautiful nature center which is administered by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. ADMISSION IS FREE! Mark your calendar now and we’ll see you there!
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/bvrc-pota-special-event-station/
LOCATION:Ozark Highlands Nature Center\, 3400 N. 40th Street\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Events,OnTheAir
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20241028T235259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T235416Z
UID:4369-1733511600-1733515200@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:Announcing the First BVRC Santa Net!
DESCRIPTION:The Bella Vista Radio Club is pleased to announce our club’s next big operating event – The Santa Net! Coming this December – BVRC’s N5BVA Santa Net will be on the air! \nYes\, BVRC is developing and sponsoring an opportunity for all children in the Bella Vista area Radio Club’s footprint to have a real-time QSO with Santa Claus this Christmas season. \nThe net will run on Friday\, December 6\, and again the next Friday\, December 13. \nLearn more in the October 2024 issue of The Signal and sign up online to participate!
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/announcing-the-first-bvrc-santa-net/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:OnTheAir
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20241029T004019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T155401Z
UID:4374-1733423400-1733432400@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:December 2024 Christmas and Awards Banquet RSVP
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of holiday cheer 🎅🎄\, good food\, and a chance to celebrate 🎉 the amazing accomplishments of our club members! We’ll have a festive dinner\, an awards ceremony\, and plenty of time to catch up with friends and fellow radio enthusiasts. \n📅 Date: December 5th\, 2024\n📍 Location: ALETA Building (map below)\n⏰ Time: doors open at 6:30pm\, planning to eat at 6:45\, and formal meeting to follow dinner \nPlease RSVP by November 27th\, 2024. We can’t wait to celebrate together! 🎉 \nOptional Donation: If you’d like to help cover the cost of our meal\, a $10 (or more) donation is appreciated. Cash or PayPal options available using the button below. Thank you for your support! \n \n\nReserve Your Spot\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \nAre you attending the Bella Vista Radio Club Christmas Banquet?\nYesNo\n \nWill you have a guest attending with you?\nYesNo\n \nOptional Donation sent via:\nPayPalMeetingOther\n \nAny comments may be entered below.\n Your Message (optional)
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/december-2024-christmas-and-awards-banquet-rsvp/
LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20241011T203735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T205415Z
UID:4328-1729933200-1729954800@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:Bella Vista Radio Club Technician License Class
DESCRIPTION:(entry level FCC amateur radio license – registration below) \nOctober 26th and November 2nd \n9 am – 3 pm \nVE License Testing 11/2 @ 4 pm \nLocation:\nNW Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy\n3424 S. Downum Road\nSpringdale\, AR \nRequired Textbook – Technician Class Manual – 2022/2026 Element 2- Gordon West WB6NOA  \nAvailable at: Amazon \nThere is no cost for this 2-Saturday class! \nRegistration at: BVRC website \nInstructor – Tom Northfell W5XNA\nARRL Registered Instructor \n\nRegister to Attend\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Call-Sign (optional)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your City (optional)\n \n \n Your Phone (optional)\n \n \nAre you a member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL)\nYesNo\n \nAre you a member of the Bella Vista Radio Club (BVRC)\nYesNo\n \nAny comments may be entered below.\n Your Message (optional)
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/bella-vista-radio-club-technician-license-class/
LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762
CATEGORIES:Testing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20240814T005208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T005208Z
UID:4262-1726272000-1726444799@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:Mt. Magazine W5XNA Special Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/mt-magazine-w5xna-special-event/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:Local Events,OnTheAir
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20201003T012652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T012259Z
UID:1230-1724414400-1724508000@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:Joplin Hamfest
DESCRIPTION:Joplin ARC Hamfest \nNew location \n5290 East 7th Street\, Joplin\, MO 64801\nGPS Coordinates 37.08337\, -94.43332\n 
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/joplin-tailgate/
LOCATION:Joplin Family Worship Center\, 5290 E. 7th St.\, Joplin\, MO\, 64801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamfests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20220703T174526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T043826Z
UID:2018-1723921200-1723924800@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:4th Annual BVRC CW Roundup 2024
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, August 17\, 2024\nTime Period: 7pm – 8pm local time (0000-0100Z\, August 19) Frequency: 3.540 – 3.560 MHz\nOperating classes: CLASS A – BVRC member – Experienced CW operator\nCLASS B – Newcomer or newer CW operator (BVRC member or non-member)\nCLASS C – Non-BVRC member – Experienced CW operator\nCLASS D – Listeners who copy and log only\, with the use of FL Digi\, code readers\, etc. \nCQing: Send “CQ CWR CQ CWR”\nExchange: Signal report (including operating class) / QTH (your location) / name\nExample:  If you are a newer CW operator and you are in QSO with K5XYZ whose signal is readable\, their signal strength is registering a ‘7’ on your S-meter and their signal tone is good\, your callsign is\nW5ABC\, you live in Bentonville\, and your name is Albert\, you would\nsend something along the lines of: \nK5XYZ DE W5ABC (K5XYZ this is W5ABC) BT (break) RST IS 579 B 579 BT\nQTH IS BENTONVILLE\, AR BENTONVILLE\, AR BT NAME IS ALBERT ALBERT BT\nHW CPY? (How did you copy my transmission?) K5XYZ DE W5ABC K (Over)\nThe other station would then reply with their information using the same format. After the exchanges are completed\, short informal remarks can be made during the QSO if desired\, after which the contact would end with something along the lines of: \nTNX FER QSO (thanks for the QSO) GL ES 73 (Good luck and best wishes) K5XYZ DE W5ABC SK (end of contact) \nDescription of event: This 1-hour event is not a contest. Rather\, it is a celebration of our area newcomers\, returners to the mode of CW\, and listeners. It is also intended to enable our veteran CW operators to enjoy helping the newcomers in making CW contacts. There are no points scored\, and no results or standings posted. You do NOT have to bea member of BVRC to participate. \nA handsome certificate will be issued to each participant submitting a log entry from the event.\nSend logs no later than Saturday\, August 26\, to Don Banta – K5DB:\nRegular mail log: Don Banta 3407 Diana St. Springdale\, AR 72764\nElectronic log: arsk5db@gmail.com Attach file: [call].log
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/bvrc-cw-roundup/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:OnTheAir
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20210707T222616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T010555Z
UID:1542-1723885200-1723993200@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:Huntsville Hamfest 2024
DESCRIPTION:ARRL Southeastern Division Convention
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/huntsville-hamfest/
LOCATION:Von Braun Center\, 700 Monroe Street\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamfests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20230808T172039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T033054Z
UID:3084-1723273200-1723298400@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:Shreveport-Bossier Hamfest
DESCRIPTION:The Shreveport Amateur Radio Association (SARA) is pleased to sponsor the Shreveport-Bossier Hamfest. Rendezvous with old friends and make new ones. Browse the latest equipment from our featured vendors. Sell your used gear or find the perfect new or used equipment for your rig. \nFREE Parking — Easy Access
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/shreveport-bossier-hamfest/
LOCATION:Louisiana State Fairgrounds Agriculture Building\, 3206 Pershing Avenue\, Shreveport\, LA\, 71109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamfests
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240728
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20210707T233804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T043845Z
UID:1571-1721952000-1722124799@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:Ham Holiday 2022
DESCRIPTION:This year the Ham Holiday\, Oklahoma City’s Hamfest since 1974\, will be at the Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) at 7777 S. May\, Oklahoma City\, OK.\nFollow the arrows and use parking lot D.\nLots of Free parking.  Easy access from I-240 & May.  Make your plans to see us there.
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/hamarama-holiday-2021/
LOCATION:Oklahoma City Community College\, 7777 S. May Avenue\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73159\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamfests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20231218T183628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T213400Z
UID:3383-1721466000-1721575800@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:BVRC General Class Week 2
DESCRIPTION:BVRC General Class Week 2\n  Saturday July 20th\, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\n  Sunday July 21st\, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.   Testing @ 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/bvrc-general-class-week-2/
LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762
CATEGORIES:Testing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bella Vista Radio Club":MAILTO:info@bellavistaradioclub.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20231218T183102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T213105Z
UID:3380-1720861200-1720971000@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:BVRC General Class Week 1
DESCRIPTION:BVRC General Class Week one\n  Saturday July 13th\, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\n  Sunday July 14th\, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/bvrc-general-class/
LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762
CATEGORIES:Testing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20240124T033242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T142309Z
UID:3568-1719043200-1719162000@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Setup: Field Day is always the fourth full weekend of June\, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and running through 2059 UTC Sunday. June 22 9 a.m. CDT\nOperating begins at 1 p.m. CDT\, and ends June 23 at 12:59:59 p.m. CDT (24 hours).\nDirections: From Hwy 71\, look for directional signs at Trafalgar & McNelly Rd/Hwy 340;eastward looking for other directional signs to Commonwealth Rd; then east a short distance on Commonwealth to the Metfield Pavilion parking lot\, where you’ll find us!\nLook for the lead-in signs.  A more detailed event itinerary will be published closer to the event.  We hope you plan to attend and participate!
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/field-day-2024/
LOCATION:Metfield Park\, 49 Commonwealth Road\, BELLA VISTA\, AR\, 72714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Events,OnTheAir
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bella Vista Radio Club":MAILTO:info@bellavistaradioclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20210808T154017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T032229Z
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SUMMARY:SMARC Pre-Field Day Hamfest
DESCRIPTION:The Southwest Missouri Armature Radio Club is back this year with an even bigger event!  We’ve extended to 100 tables this year as well as outdoor vendor and tailgater area.  \nYou can still purchase discounted advanced entry tickets and tables online with paypal or a credit/debit card.  We’ve already sold half our tables so far this year with months to go to the event.  \nWe’ll be doing license examinations\, special classes (common mode\, introduction to amateur radio\, ARRL and more)\, lots of tables and lots of commercial vendors too!
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/smarc-hamfest/
LOCATION:The Salvation Army Springfield\, 1707 W Chestnut Expy\, Springfield\, 65802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamfests
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ORGANIZER;CN="SMARC":MAILTO:info@smarc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20210411T161846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T044201Z
UID:1407-1716022800-1716066000@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:Arkansas QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:Arkansas QSO Party
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/arkankas-qso-party/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:Local Events,OnTheAir
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20200116T052332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T002835Z
UID:563-1716019200-1716044400@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:Pea Ridge Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:KA4AFE Memorial Pea Ridge Tailgate \nThe Spring edition of the Memorial KA4AFE Pea Ridge Tailgate/Swapmeet is now famous!  Stop by for a great fun and food!\n8:00 AM at the Pea Ridge City Park\, NOT the National Military Park \nLocation: 2344 Hayden Road\, Pea Ridge\, AR. 72751 \nLet’s all get over to our only local area hamfest\, and support these guys! Word is that this may be the last Pea Ridge Tailgate!
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/pea-ridge-tailgate/
LOCATION:Pea Ridge City Park\, 2344 Hayden Road\, Pea Ridge\, AR\, 72751
CATEGORIES:Hamfests,Local Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20240219T225006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T225109Z
UID:3744-1715904000-1716163199@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:Dayton Hamvention
DESCRIPTION:Our theme of “Expanding Our Community” is one that describes every Elmer’s efforts. They give back to the hobby by teaching and encouraging others to either start or expand their radio knowledge. This takes many forms. Some of these are electronic knowledge\, new modes of radio communications\, learning emergency communication requirements\, and finding unrelated fields/hobbies that augment radio communication and knowledge. Experimentation is the bedrock of Amateur Radio. How are you expanding our community? \nWe must keep our eyes and ears open around us to take advantage of growth opportunities. \nAdditionally\, this year\, we host and feature the ARRL National Convention. They will have excellent speakers and opportunities to learn. \nThis is your chance to see all your radio friends from around the world. It is exciting to be part of the Amateur Radio Community. \nTune to 1620 AM on your way into Hamvention for daily weather forecasts\, parking information and event updates. Typical range is a 5 miles from the Greene Co Fairgrounds.
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/dayton-hamvention/
LOCATION:Greene County Fair and Expo Center\, 210 Fairground Road\, Xenia\, OH\, 45385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamfests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20200213T045925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T044223Z
UID:808-1713700800-1713726000@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:ARRL SSB Rookie Roundup
DESCRIPTION:1800 UTC through 2359 UTC (1pm – 6:59pm local Daylight Savings time). \nMission: To encourage newly-licensed operators (“Rookies”) in North America (including territories and possessions) to operate on the HF bands and experience competitive Amateur Radio operating. Experienced operators (“Non-Rookies”) are strongly encouraged to participate and help new operators – either on the air or in person. \nObjective: Rookies exchange information with as many other stations as possible on the 80\, 40\, 20\, 15\, and 10 meter HF bands.  Rookie entrants are encouraged to read “HF Contesting – Good Practices\, Interpretations and Suggestions.”
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/arrl-rookie-roundup/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:Local Events,OnTheAir
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bella Vista Radio Club":MAILTO:info@bellavistaradioclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20220311T190640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T193832Z
UID:1867-1713600000-1713618000@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:HamBash 2023
DESCRIPTION:“We Talk so They can Walk”\nThe Ararat Radio Club is dedicated to using their communication skills to assist the Shrine in its mission.   “We talk so they can walk” is our motto.
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/hambash/
LOCATION:Ararat Shrine Temple\, 5100 Ararat Drive\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamfests
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ararat Shrine Amateur Radio Club":MAILTO:kc0fd@att.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20240210T010139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T010139Z
UID:3668-1713571200-1713657599@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:N5T Train Mobile Special Event
DESCRIPTION:Bella Vista area Radio Club announces a very special operating event – the N5T Train Mobile Event on the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad excursion train! This will be the trip of a lifetime\, affording BVRC members the opportunity to operate from a moving train – train mobile! Train mobiles are extremely rare and the pileups from stations wishing to work them are always large – a great operational experience!\nThis will be a day-long 134-mile round trip which includes a three-hour layover in historic downtown Van Buren where you can enjoy lunch in one of several local cafes\, shop along Main Street\, and enjoy the rich architecture of the historic downtown buildings. The trip will travel through breath-taking views of the Boston Mountains\, through the quarter mile tunnel at Winslow\, and over high trestles\, the highest being over 125 feet from the valley floor. Join us for exciting operating and great fellowship! Details about this extraordinary event are HERE.
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/n5t-train-mobile-special-event/
LOCATION:Arkansas and Missouri Railroad\, 305 E Emma Avenue\, Springdale\, AR\, 72764\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Events,OnTheAir
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bella Vista Radio Club":MAILTO:info@bellavistaradioclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20200211T021706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T193333Z
UID:779-1712937600-1713020400@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:Green Country Hamfest (Claremore)
DESCRIPTION:2023 Oklahoma State Convention \nFriday open to public at 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.\nSaturday open to public 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nSetup Friday 12 p.m.\nSetup at 7 a.m. Saturday until 8 a.m..
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/green-country-hamfest-claremore/
LOCATION:Claremore Expo Center\, 400 Veterans Parkway\, Claremore\, OK\, 74017
CATEGORIES:Hamfests
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Country Hamfests INC":MAILTO:wb5osm@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20220311T185442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T193900Z
UID:1862-1712394000-1712415600@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:Memphis Freefest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/memphis-freefest/
LOCATION:Bartlett Station Municipal Center\, 5868 Stage Road\, Bartlett\, TN\, 38134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamfests
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ORGANIZER;CN="the Mid-South Amateur Radio  Association (MARA)":MAILTO:freefest@maraonline.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20231220T031633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T134035Z
UID:3405-1712275200-1712707199@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:2024 Solar Eclipse
DESCRIPTION:We will be out in force on April 8th\, 2024\, at Spadra Park just 2 miles south of I-40 in Clarksville\, around 1:50 P.M. CST. \n1) We now have five rigs as part of our campout to add to the fun this weekend:\nJan and Prudence Hagan\nRobert and Dana Hill\nDana and Connie Widboom\nGlenn Kilpatrick\nJoe and Mary Lou Hott \n2) Big news is that NASA has chosen Russellville\, AR as the site of their live national broadcast of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. Our campground is just a few miles from Russellville right in the middle of the total eclipse zone. Here is an article about NASA’s plans: \nNASA’s Live Solar Eclipse Broadcast in Russellville\, AR \nWell\, our BVRC Solar Eclipse Adventure is coming up in less than three weeks at Spadra park in Clarksville and I have requested sunny warm days for the entire weekend including Monday\, April 8th! \nFirst\, here are again some reminders and considerations to make your camping experience at Spadra the most enjoyable: \n1. Consider bringing bicycles to get around the campground as our campsites are in a row together but are spaced pretty far apart. This will make it easy to visit each other during the weekend. \n2. Bring lawn chairs and a large folding table if you have one for our Solar Eclipse Potluck and other activities. \n3. Bring 100 to 150 feet of potable water hose. There is not water available at each site. If you have enough hose\, it may be possible to share a water connection with a site that does have water. If not\, we can fill your freshwater tank from the water connection at our site before you move on to set up at your site. \n4. If you have a portable dump tank\, you might want to bring that along. We will be camping from Friday to Tuesday\, so you may need to dump your tanks. Using a portable dump tank is better than having to move your rig to the dump station and back. \n5) Spadra COE is located in the Dardanelle Wildlife Management Area\, US-7280.\nActivating this park as a Parks On The Air site during the solar eclipse weekend is sure to be an attraction to POTA hunters around the country and the world.\nWeekend Schedule of Activities \nI know that we will have lots of time for radio operations\, relaxing and “hanging out” during the weekend\, but\, in consideration of our significant others who will not be operating I have a proposed schedule for this special weekend that will balance opportunities on the air with fun and interesting activities surrounding the solar eclipse designed to be interesting to us all. Here is the proposed schedule: \nFriday\, April 5th \n“Dessert Night Around the Firepit” 7:30 pm – After you arrive\, set up and have dinner join the Hagans at site C5 for dessert and conversation around the firepit. Bring a beverage and a dessert to share if you like. The Hagans will have desserts for you to sample as well. We will coordinate our radio operations plans for the weekend over dessert. \nSaturday\, April 6th \nAt 11:00 am\, we’ll take a trip into Russellville for NASA’s Solar Eclipse Presentation and a visit to the Eclipse Market 2024. After\, we can have a homestyle early dinner at one of Russellville’s local favorites\, the Old South restaurant\, recently rebuilt after being destroyed by fire last year. Later in the weekend\, Russellville will be packed\, so this is a good opportunity to avoid the biggest crowds. \nSunday\, April 7th \n“Breakfast burritos with fresh fruit by WB5JAN and KI5TGY” 8:30 am. Join us for a Sunday breakfast with burritos filled with eggs\, bacon\, and cheese as well as fresh fruit\, orange juice and coffee to get our Sunday going. \n“Antiques\, Resales\, and Shopping and Lunch” 11:00 am For those not busy with radio operations\, explore the many antique stores and other shopping opportunities around the area. \nMonday\, April 8th \nThe Zone of Totality starts shortly after 1:45 pm. Let’s take a quick break from our “oohs and aahs” during the totality to get a group picture with our solar glasses! The totality will go fast\, but the memories will stay with us for life. \nTotal Solar Eclipse Potluck 4:00 pm. Sure\, it’s called a potluck\, but in our case it’s mostly luck as many people are bringing one of their specialties to share. With our guests joining us for the day\, we will have about 14 or 15 of us for the potluck. \nHere is the menu: \nAngus Cheeseburgers on Brioche Buns – The Hagan’s\nFamous Family Recipe Baked Beans – The Hill’s\nTo Die For Deviled Eggs – The Widboom’s\nBest Potato Salad Money Can Buy – Glenn Kilpatrick\nSolar Salad and Eclipse Chips – The Hott’s\nPotluck Side Dish or Dessert – Tom Northfell\, W5XNA\, Rebecca Garrett\, N5REB\, Mark Whittlesey\, W0KYZ\, Jill Grow\, K0MQT \nOK\, let’s have some fun!\nI’m looking forward to sharing this major cosmic event with you all! \nJan\nWB5JAN
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/2024-solar-eclipse/
LOCATION:Spadra Park\, Jamestown Road\, Clarksville\, AR\, 72830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Events,OnTheAir
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bella Vista Radio Club":MAILTO:info@bellavistaradioclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20240124T042527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T042551Z
UID:3580-1711958400-1711990800@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:BVRC CW Academy
DESCRIPTION:The 4th BVRC CW Academy will begin Monday\, April 1\, 2024! If you\nare interested in learning and adding Morse code to your amateur\nradio experience\, if you enjoy a classroom atmosphere\, and if you\nwould like to join other beginning students in learning the code\, here\nis a heads-up for you to sign-up for the classes. \nClass Schedule – Classes will be held every two weeks on Monday evening\, with one exception:\nThere will be 10 class sessions: April 1\, April 15\, April 29\, May 13\,\nMay 28 (Tuesday after Memorial Day)\, June 10\, June 24\, July 8\, July 22\, and\nAugust 5.\n(A virtual class orientation will be held Thursday\, March 14.)
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/bvrc-cw-academy/
LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183514
CREATED:20200211T015642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T044322Z
UID:776-1711886400-1712005200@bellavistaradioclub.org
SUMMARY:OzarkCon QRP Conference
DESCRIPTION:OzarkCon 2024 will be LIVE in Branson\, Missouri.
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/ozarkcon-qrp-conference/
LOCATION:Stone Castle Hotel and Conference Center\, 3050 Green Mountain Drive\, Branson\, MO\, 65616
CATEGORIES:Hamfests
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ORGANIZER;CN="4 State QRP Group":MAILTO:AC0BQ@4sqrp.com
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