January Tactical Ham In The Park
2021-01-30
Location to be announced – The change to the 5th Saturday is to coincide with ARRL Winter Field Day.

December Tactical Ham In The Park
2020-12-27
Because of the already busy holiday season we have elected not to do a Tactical Ham In The Park in December.
Have a great Holiday Season and we will see you in January of 2021.

November Tactical Ham In The Park November 28, 2020
2020-11-28 13:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Horseshoe Bend West, 16165 AR-94, Rogers, Arkansas, 72758
NWA EMCOMM TACTICAL HAM IN THE PARK
On Saturday November 28th we will be setting up a tactical net control area at HORSESHOE BEND WEST.
See the Google maps. 16165 AR-94, Rogers, AR 72758. We will start location setup at 1:30 pm and are scheduled to be on the air at 2:30 pm. The exercise will run until complete, but no later than 5 pm
We will be setting up a net control command connection with Benton County emergency operations. We will use BCRO repeaters for main frequencies. There will be the remote NCS and a recorder. We will be sending mobile units to remote locations to transmit on repeater and simplex by vehicle and handy talkie. All persons wanting to be a mobile unit call NCS on the primary frequency at 2:30 pm for your mobile assignment. We would like hams interested in participating that do not have mobile equipment to come to our tactical location. All who cannot participate in person at the tactical location can join the command net from their home locations. We will be closing the event when completed but no later than 5 pm.
After action reports and comments will be accepted on the web site form.
We will be doing a tactical setup on a monthly basis and using our email list and our web site to let those wanting to participate know the location, time and instructions. The purpose of these events is to prepare for emergency activation.
REPEATERS
145.290 – 110.9 (Primary frequency)
443.025 + 110.9 (Primary frequency)
SIMPLEX
147.420
446.0

October NWA EmComm Tactical Ham In The Park
2020-10-24 13:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Metfield Pavilion in Bella Vista, AR, 1 Hilltop Drive, Bella Vista, AR, 72714, United States
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September NWA EmComm Group Tactical Ham In The Park
2020-09-26 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)

August NWA EmComm Tactical Ham In The Park
2020-08-29 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | KL7IWT Ham In The Park, 15563 E Hwy 94, Rogers, Arkansas, 72758
NWA EMCOMM TATICAL HAM IN THE PARK
On Saturday August 29th we will be setting up a tactical net control area At Mark Maddox KL7IWT’s home 15563 E Hwy 94 Rogers, Arkansas 72758 See the Google maps. We will start location planning at 3 PM and are scheduled to be on the air at 4 PM.
We will be setting up a net control command connection with Benton County emergency operations (simulated by N5RGD). We will use BCRO repeaters for main frequencies. Mark Maddox KL7IWT will be NCS at his house. We will be deciding the remote locations to transmit mobile from and then each mobile station will go to that general area and check in on BCRO and simplex We would like hams interested in participating to come to our tactical location. All who cannot participate in person at the tactical location can join the command net from their location. We will be closing the event at 7 pm. After action reports and comments will be accepted on the web site contact form.
We will be doing a tactical setup on a monthly basis and using our email list and announcements on the weekly Monday night net to let those wanting to participate know the location, time and instructions. The purpose of these events is to prepare for emergency activation.
145.290 – 110.9 and 443.025 + 110.9 BCRO
147.420 SIMPLEX 446.0 SIMPLEX

POSSIBLE EMERGENCY LOCATIONS
MERCY HOSPITAL
NORTHWEST HOSPITAL
BENTON CO SHERIFF
BENTON CO EMG CENTER
ROGERS POLICE
BELLA VISTA POLICE /HIGHWAY PATROL

2020 Tour de Cure: Bentonville
2020-08-08 | 8th Street Market Bentonville, 801 SE 8th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas, 72712, United States
NOTE: Tour de Cure this year will be virtual only, no actual ride will occur.
Many Roads. One Purpose.
Join the American Diabetes Association at the 2019 Tour de Cure: it’s more unified, inclusive and powerful than ever before, with road cycling, mountain biking, running and walking options for the whole family! All riders, runners, and walkers will be treated to a fantastic celebration party for all to enjoy.
Ride. Run. Walk.
Tour de Cure is for people of all cycling, running, or walking abilities! The 2019 Tour features 4 well-marked road cycling routes with safety marshals/vehicles, and fully stocked rest stops to fuel your journey! We’ll provide the energy you’ll need to shred our Mountain Bike Routes that are sure to get your adrenaline pumping! Our 5k option is perfect for those that prefer tennis shoes over pedals. With so many different options you have plenty of chances to get out, have fun, and celebrate those who are living with diabetes!
Tour de Cure is more than just a ride, walk or run– it is a celebration of the ADA’s mission and a chance to raise critical funds to help fight diabetes. Every mile covered and every dollar raised brings us that much closer to a cure.
After registering you will have access to your Participant Center, which is your fundraising hub. You will have a personal page to share your story, mobile apps, email templates and more. Fundraising has never been easier, and you can earn great recognition gifts!

White Rock Classic
2020-02-07 05:30 - 17:00 UTC
WHITE ROCK RUN
FEBRUARY 2020 5:30am to 5 pm
BCRO coordinator
146.550 simplex CONVOY PRIMARY
146.450 simplex 1St alternate
146.470 simplex 2nd alternate
Meet at McDonalds (next to Lowes) at 5:00 a.m.
First street EAST of I-540 exit 85 (Walnut Street, Rogers, AR). At 5:30 am leave for the White Rock Run.
Convoy on 146.550 simplex to Crosses, Arkansas on Arkansas highway 16 S.E. of Elkins and Durham.
DURING CONVOY, PLEASE SET YOUR MOBILE RIG TO LOW POWER – 25 WATTS IS PLENTY!
146.520 National Calling Frequency
SUGGESTED ITEMS
At the very least you really should have at least a 25 watt 2-meter mobile rig when you get to your location at the race. 50 watts or better for net control.
Warm clothing (jackets, gloves, hat, socks, blankets, Etc.)
Consumables, coffee, soft drinks, bottled water, sandwiches, snacks, etc.
Clip Board and/or spiral note book
Sun Glasses
Reading Glasses
12 volt marine battery to power 2-meter mobile unit and a set of jumper cables.
Cell Phone
2 meter Handi-Talki unit for local backup
Standalone antenna in addition to mobile antenna
Instruction manuals
Fuses for your vehicle
From McDonald’s in Rogers.
South on I-49 to exit 67 [stay in the far LEFT lane]
Go towards Fayetteville
Get off at the next exit [66 – Garland Avenue]
At the end of the ramp, turn [RIGHT] onto
Garland Avenue then get into the [LEFT] lane.
At the next light [Drake Street] turn left [EAST]
At the next light [Gregg Avenue] TURN RIGHT and get into the [LEFT] Lane.
At the next light, turn left onto Township Street.
Stay on Township Street 2.17 miles to Crossover Road.
Turn right on Crossover Road 2.79 miles to the “T” intersection with Huntsville Road.
Turn left on Huntsville Road for 28.2 miles to
intersection of AR-16 & AR-23.
At intersection of AR-16 & AR-23 turn right [SOUTH]
for 12.8 miles to the Turner Bend Store.
GPS 35.667964 -93.828432
EVENT MAPS
WhiteRockClassic2015
146.550 Convoy Net Control
146.450 Event Net Control
146.470 Event Net Control 1st Alternate
