Shelby Amateur Radio Club (SARC)

Shelby Amateur Radio Club (SARC)

Contact Information

  • Club Name: Shelby Amateur Radio Club
  • Call Sign: W4NYR
  • Contact: James R. Hayes, KE4GTQ
  • Daytime Phone: (980) 295-5151
  • Evening Phone: (980) 295-5151
  • Email: secretary@shelbyhamfest.org

Basic Information

  • Call Sign: W4NYR
  • Annual Report: March 9th, 2024
  • Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM
  • Meeting Place: Red Cross Building, 1333 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC 28150
  • Section: North Carolina (NC)
  • Affiliation Date: November 20th, 1959

Specialties

  • Contesting
  • Digital Modes
  • DX
  • General Interest
  • Public Service/Emergency Communications
  • Repeaters
  • School or Youth Group
  • VHF/UHF

Services Offered

  • Club Newsletter
  • Hamfest
  • License Test Sessions
  • Mentorship
  • Packet Radio BBS
  • Repeater Access

Description

The Shelby Amateur Radio Club (SARC) has been serving the amateur radio community since 1957. Known for hosting one of the largest hamfests in the country, Shelby Hamfest, the club offers a wealth of resources for both new and seasoned amateur radio enthusiasts. The club provides regular testing and mentoring for new hams, and members actively participate in contests, DX activities, and emergency communications. The club has sponsored ARES since 2007 and encourages all interested members to join the vibrant community.


Club Statistics

  • Club Members: 60
  • Voting Members: 60
  • Voting Licensed Amateur Members: 60
  • Voting ARRL Members: 50

Officers

  • Contact, Secretary: James R. Hayes, KE4GTQ
  • President: Anthony Todd Vickery, WA4TV
  • Treasurer: Everet T. Workman, N4SOC
  • Vice President: Andrew S. Montgomery, KN4FYW
  • Editor: Bradley S. Sitton, WZ4BSS

For more information, visit the club's website at www.shelbyarc.org or Shelby Hamfest.

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Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club (BSARC)
Cleveland County Amateur Radio Services (CCARS)

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