Brevard County ARES® – BCAT Team Expands N4TDX Linked Repeater Network, Strengthening Emergency Communications Across Florida’s Space Coast
Advanced linked repeater infrastructure, AREDN integration, KIM management, and rapid deployment communications assets provide resilient regional coverage for emergency response and public service operations. BREVARD COUNTY, FL — The Brevard County ARES® Team (BCAT) is proud to announce the continued expansion and modernization of the N4TDX Linked Repeater System, providing robust amateur radio communications throughout Brevard County […]
Brevard County ARES® Team (BCAT) Continues to Expand Regional Emergency Communications Capabilities
BCAT’s CTO, Sean Haga KD4WLE, Leads Development of Next-Generation Multi-Network Communications Infrastructure Brevard County, Florida – The Brevard County ARES® Team (BCAT) continues to strengthen emergency communications capabilities throughout the Space Coast with significant investments in voice, digital, and data communications systems designed to support public service events, disaster response, and emergency management operations. Leading many of […]
Brevard County Amateur Radio Digital Network Expands with New BPQ Portal and Growing AREDN Infrastructure
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. —Amateur radio operators across Florida’s Space Coast continue to expand one of the state’s most capable digital communications infrastructures through the integration of packet radio, broadband microwave networking, and modern messaging systems that support both everyday communications and emergency preparedness. At the center of this effort is the launch of a new […]
Foundation earns increased Candid Navigator ratings for nonprofit operations
June 1, 2026We are proud to announce that Amateur Radio Emergency Service of Brevard, Inc., also known as Brevard County ARES Team (BCAT), has been awarded the prestigious ‘Platinum Seal of Transparency’ by Candid, formerly Guidestar. This esteemed recognition is the highest level of transparency rating, acknowledging our organization’s commitment to accountability and openness. As […]
Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness
May 24, 2026 Senator Ted Cruz, in a strong pre-Memorial Day message publicly highlighted the critical role that Amateur Radio Service volunteers play during disasters, praising and thanking ham radio operators who provide essential communications when storms and emergencies knock out power and cellular networks and communities are cut off. Sen. Cruz observed that in […]
QST Magazine
A New Approach to ARES – ARRL QST featured article
POTA Event
On April 18th 2026, N4TDX participated in a POTA Activation in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. We deployed both the N4TDX MACT and the KD4WLE MCT trailers with the intent of having 2 HF stations on the air. The station operated from 7:15 until 1:15pm, logging 101 contacts. Logs have been submitted to the POTA […]