Updates as of: 18 October 2025
This page is used for notifying members of scheduled Club activities or changes in those activities. It will also notify members of any upcoming item considered of interest to Club members (such as ARRL or FCC fee or regulation changes with links to those items). The page will change frequently as notifications become outdated and are removed. If you have an item you feel should be posted here, or in our “Member’s Corner”, for our members send me an email.
Another Fair Down
Website:
Working with Scott Ramsus to implement a suggestion for website tracking of what is being used so we can further develop those areas. Also, moving site to other platforms for increased security and features.
I am pleased to announce that Lee Lukehart has generously agreed to be the backup webmaster despite his busy schedule with ARES. Lee has authored several websites of his own and with his and Scott’s help this website can become one that we can be even more proud of.
All Monthly Publications, in PowerPoint format, and the current, as well as 1 year of past copies of the COAX, in PDF format, can be downloaded from this area. The October issue of the COAX can be viewed here.
If you have an issue/concern that you feel should be brought to the attention of our members, contact me at our monthly meeting or send me an email. I will need a brief statement with the following: 1) what the issue is, 2) what, if anything, has been done, 3) any supporting documentation, and, 4) any help or assistance required. It will be removed after it has been resolved or an adequate viewing time. Any updates or follow-up will be posted, when feedback is received from the posting member, within each issues ‘ section. Please be aware that, if this is a controversial subject, I may refer it to the Board of Directors before placing it on the site.
If you are not a member of groups.io , it is highly recommended that you join the group. BCARC members will have to subscribe to groups.io in order to receive direct communications from the Club. Note that this group is for BCARC members only, non-members will need to access the Facebook page or this website for links to the monthly presentations (PowerPoint format) and the COAX Newsletter. When requesting admission please give your name and call sign
Club:
Our next meeting will be on the 12th of Nove. at the VFW Hall, 1325 Pine St, corner of Pine and Division. (a map can be found here, if you are not familiar with Sandpoint) At our monthly meetings the doors open before 6 PM for set-up, between 6:00 and 6:30PM you can find answers to your questions or just enjoy the fellowship of our members, the meeting starts promptly at 6:30PM.
Next meeting topic:
Join us at our next breakfast: Oct 25, 2025, 9-10:30 am at the VFW Hall.
Meeting and breakfast dates for the rest of the year (as I now have them): The meeting dates are pretty static but breakfast dates and locations frequently change due to various conflicts. Check here for any changes in schedule.
Meeting Breakfast Meeting Breakfast Meeting Breakfast
Oct – 25 Nov – 12 Nov – 22 Dec – 10 Dec – 27
If you haven’t noticed already, our Facebook page is now being updated by Joe Mauk, W7KMJ. Joe makes frequent updates, including propagation forecasts, check it out.
Remember that it is by your dues that we are able to maintain and update our repeaters. By completing a new form each year we are able to verify and maintain accurate records for our membership. Please allow time for processing. A membership application is available here.
Upcoming Events/Activities:
VE Testing – November 15 – 10am
- Testing begins at 10:00am at The Library – Sandpoint Branch.
- https://bonnerares.org/wp/license-exams/
Special Notice:
VEs, please be aware of the following announcement:
“The FCC’s shutdown notice indicated that CORES registration system would remain available for certain activities, but New Registrations are currently not being accepted. This means that new applicants cannot register for an FRN. This has created a temporary barrier for individuals who wish to take an amateur radio exam but do not yet have an FRN. Existing users can still log in and access their accounts and applicants who already have an FRN can test without issue.”
Full story at https://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-licensing-update-during-us-government-shutdown
~ Lee