BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bella Vista Radio Club Website - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bella Vista Radio Club Website X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bella Vista Radio Club Website REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T213000 DTSTAMP:20251127T043246Z CREATED:20251101T151116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T043246Z UID:4944-1764873000-1764883800@bellavistaradioclub.org SUMMARY:December 2025 Christmas and Awards Banquet RSVP DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of holiday cheer πŸŽ…πŸŽ„\, good food\, and a chance to celebrate πŸŽ‰ 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. \nπŸ“… Date: December 4th\, 2025\nπŸ“ 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! πŸŽ‰ \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gemini_Generated_Image_bgcgrpbgcgrpbgcg.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260109T172049Z CREATED:20260109T170913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T172049Z UID:5113-1770454800-1770476400@bellavistaradioclub.org 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 WB6NOAΒ  \nAvailable at: Amazon \nThere isΒ no costΒ for this 2-Saturday class! \nRegistration at:Β 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 \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/gordon-west-technician-book.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T161500 DTSTAMP:20260404T025550Z CREATED:20260331T010635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T025550Z UID:5227-1779526800-1780157700@bellavistaradioclub.org SUMMARY:Bella Vista Radio Club Technician License Class DESCRIPTION:(entry level FCC amateur radio license – registration below) \nMay 23rd and 30th \nClass #1: May 23: 9 am – 3 pm\nClass #2: May 30: 9 am – 4 pm / VE Exam: 4:15 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 \nAny comments may be entered below.\n Your Message (optional) URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/bella-vista-radio-club-technician-license-class-may-2026/ LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T040301Z CREATED:20260429T040301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T040301Z UID:5265-1781341200-1781467200@bellavistaradioclub.org SUMMARY:BVRC Special Event Station K5A β€” Arkansas Statehood 190th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:BVRC Club Station W5NX will be on the air at the ALETA building with the Special Event callsign K5A during the weekend of Saturday\, June 13 – Sunday\, June 14\, 2026\, commemorating the 190th Anniversary of Arkansas’s Statehood (Arkansas became a state on June 15\, 1836). \n\n\n\nThe event runs daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM\, divided into 3 operating segments. All operators are encouraged to come and operate. Propagation is expected to be good\, with large pileups from Special Event Station enthusiasts attempting to work K5A β€” an excellent opportunity for new amateurs to gain experience. \n\n\n\nTo sign up for an operating slot\, email Don K5DB at arsk5db@gmail.com with the date(s) and segment(s) you’d like to operate. Only 11 slots available! \n\n\n\nA K5A QSL card will be issued for the event and given to each BVRC member participant. URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/bvrc-special-event-station-k5a-arkansas-statehood-190th-anniversary/ LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/k5a-special-event-station.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T153000 DTSTAMP:20260710T022954Z CREATED:20260710T022754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T022954Z UID:5344-1785574800-1785598200@bellavistaradioclub.org SUMMARY:General License Class (August 2026) DESCRIPTION:(entry level FCC amateur radio license – registration below) \nClass #1: August 1\, 2026: 9 am – 3 pm\nClass #2: August 8\, 2026: 9 am – 4 pm / VE Exam: 4:15 pm \nLocation:\nALETA building\, Springdale (see map below) \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 – Stephen Ponder – N5ZE \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, CONTACT STEPHEN-N5ZE at: stponder@gmail.com\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 \nAny comments may be entered below.\n Your Message (optional) URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/general-license-class-august-2026/ LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762 CATEGORIES:Testing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/gordon-west-general-book.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Ponder (N5ZE)":MAILTO:stponder@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T120000 DTSTAMP:20260811T113203Z CREATED:20260811T113203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T113203Z UID:5431-1787389200-1787400000@bellavistaradioclub.org SUMMARY:Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday – August 22\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday is a hands-on\, one-on-one help session for newcomer hams and anyone getting back into amateur radio. \n\n\n\nBring your questions\, radio or equipment issues\, handheld/mobile/HF radios\, power supplies\, manuals\, and an open mind. BVRC Elmers will work with attendees in an informal\, hands-on environment to help with programming questions\, antenna problems\, radio choices\, and the next steps toward getting on the air. \n\n\n\nNo registration is needed. Free and open to all newly licensed amateurs or anyone looking to get back into the hobby. \n\n\n\nMore details: BVRC Announces New Program for Newcomers: Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday. URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/ham-radio-jump-start-saturday-august-22-2026/ LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T150000 DTSTAMP:20260729T011816Z CREATED:20260710T015327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T011816Z UID:5330-1787389200-1787410800@bellavistaradioclub.org SUMMARY:Technician License Class (August 2026) DESCRIPTION:(entry level FCC amateur radio license – registration below) \nClass #1: August 22\, 2026: 9 am – 3 pm\nClass #2: August 29\, 2026: 9 am – 4 pm / VE Exam: 4:15 pm \nLocation:\nElkins Public Library (see map link below) \nRequired Textbook – Technician Class Manual – 2026-2030 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 \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, CONTACT BERNIE SKOCH-K5XS at: k5xs@aol.com\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 \nAny comments may be entered below.\n Your Message (optional) URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/technician-license-class-august-2026/ LOCATION:Elkins Public Library\, 352 N Center St\, Elkins\, AR\, 72727\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/gordon-west-technician-class-2026-2030.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Skoch (K5XS)":MAILTO:k5xs@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260811T113205Z CREATED:20260811T113205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T113205Z UID:5432-1790413200-1790424000@bellavistaradioclub.org SUMMARY:Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday – September 26\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday is a hands-on\, one-on-one help session for newcomer hams and anyone getting back into amateur radio. \n\n\n\nBring your questions\, radio or equipment issues\, handheld/mobile/HF radios\, power supplies\, manuals\, and an open mind. BVRC Elmers will work with attendees in an informal\, hands-on environment to help with programming questions\, antenna problems\, radio choices\, and the next steps toward getting on the air. \n\n\n\nNo registration is needed. Free and open to all newly licensed amateurs or anyone looking to get back into the hobby. \n\n\n\nMore details: BVRC Announces New Program for Newcomers: Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday. URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/ham-radio-jump-start-saturday-september-26-2026/ LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T120000 DTSTAMP:20260811T113207Z CREATED:20260811T113207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T113207Z UID:5433-1792832400-1792843200@bellavistaradioclub.org SUMMARY:Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday – October 24\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday is a hands-on\, one-on-one help session for newcomer hams and anyone getting back into amateur radio. \n\n\n\nBring your questions\, radio or equipment issues\, handheld/mobile/HF radios\, power supplies\, manuals\, and an open mind. BVRC Elmers will work with attendees in an informal\, hands-on environment to help with programming questions\, antenna problems\, radio choices\, and the next steps toward getting on the air. \n\n\n\nNo registration is needed. Free and open to all newly licensed amateurs or anyone looking to get back into the hobby. \n\n\n\nMore details: BVRC Announces New Program for Newcomers: Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday. URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/ham-radio-jump-start-saturday-october-24-2026/ LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260815T223519Z CREATED:20260815T222945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T223519Z UID:5439-1794042000-1794067200@bellavistaradioclub.org SUMMARY:Amateur Extra License Class (November 2026) DESCRIPTION:(Amateur Extra FCC amateur radio license class – registration below) \nClass #1: Saturday\, November 7\, 2026: 9 am – 4 pm\nClass #2: Sunday\, November 8\, 2026: 9 am – 4 pm\nClass #3: Saturday\, November 14\, 2026: 9 am – 4 pm\nClass #4: Sunday\, November 15\, 2026: 9 am – 4 pm / VE Exam follows final class \nLocation:\nArkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR (see map below) \nRequired Textbook – 2024-2028 Extra Class FCC Element 4 Amateur Radio License Preparation – Gordon West WB6NOA with Eric P. Nichols\, KL7AJ \nAvailable at: Amazon \nBVRC is announcing its first class for the Amateur Extra license. Amateur Extra covers more material than Technician and General\, so classes meet Saturdays and Sundays over two consecutive weekends for a total of four class sessions. \nRegistration at: BVRC website \nInstructor – Brian Harris – WA5UEK\nARRL Certified Instructor \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, CONTACT DON-K5DB at: arsk5db@gmail.com \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 Callsign (required)\n \n \n Your Phone (optional)\n \n \nAny comments may be entered below.\n Your Message (optional) URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/amateur-extra-license-class-november-2026/ LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762 CATEGORIES:Testing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bvrc-extra-book-thumbnail-t_69b4e5ca.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR