A crane crew from Hightower Communications Inc. mounts new antennas on The Filling Station’s tower in Pollocksville on Sept. 30.

New Radio Antennas Strengthen Emergency Communications in Eastern North Carolina

The New Bern Amateur Radio Club, The Filling Station and Jones County Emergency Services are strengthening emergency communications in Eastern North Carolina with the installation of new radio antennas and repeater equipment at The Filling Station in Pollocksville. The antennas were installed Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, as part of an ongoing effort to expand ham-radio

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Fall 2024 Ham Radio Licensing Glass for the General Class License, Starting October 12th

The Filling Station in partnership with the New Bern Amateur Radio Club will be holding a Ham Radio Licensing Class for the General Class License. It is recommended that students hold a current Technician Class License. The Class is open to all ages and will prepare the students for the FCC Element 3 exam, General Class.

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2024 ARRL Summer Field Day

What: 2024 ARRL Summer Field Day When: Saturday, June 22, 2024 (one day only) Time: 10:00 AM Begin Setup -and- 2:00 PM begin operations to 6:00 PM or until the Park closes at 8:30 PM. Where: Canal Shelter @ Martin-Marietta Park, 700 South Glenburnie Rd, New Bern, NC 28560 Talk-in: 146.610 New Bern Repeater with

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JOTA – Jamboree On The Air 2022

We had 22 Scouts attend JOTA 22 on a beautiful October day. One of the focuses this year was to lay the ground work for Scouts earning the Radio Merit Badge. We had a number of posters on display each providing information relevant to the Merit Badge. Two Scouts completed the requirements for Radio Merit

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In-Person FCC Amateur Radio License Exam This Weekend in New Bern!

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