BCARS Meeting Minutes - June 4th, 2026

A meeting of the Bedford County Amateur Radio Society was called to order at 1930 hours at Bedford American Legion by President Zachary Pepple and a quorum was declared.

In attendance were (7): John KB3DFZ, Kip K3IP, Zach KC3KHK, Gary KC3KHK, Steve KE3ZT, Bernie W3DRW

Meeting Minutes were presented by John KB3DFZ. Motion to approve was made by W3DRW and seconded by KC3KHK. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report was not available.

Old Business

Field Day: 3 stations. W3DRW to setup a GOTA station and regular station. KB3DFZ and KC3KHK to also setup stations. Food and other provisions were discussed. There will be no power, generators needed.

Coffee Pot Special Event - October 3rd. KE3ZT has submitted to ARRL, it is on the website, and will be in the QST October QST edition.

New Business

There will be a VE session on Saturday for field day.

No HT in the van. KC3HKZ motions to get a BTech APRS capable HT, seconded by W3DRW. Motion carried.

Lost Turkey Trail Race is July 25, 2026. KC3KHK will confirm details and seek out volunteers.

Picnic in August. Zach KC3KHK will check into availability on either the 8th, 15th, or 22nd.

The meeting was adjourned at 2015 hours.

Respectfully Submitted,

John Hogenmiller, KB3DFZ BCARS Secretary