Announcement

On August 10, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we report the loss of a wonderful soul. Michelle Canterbury (KQ4CGN) unexpectedly passed away this weekend. Phillip Canterbury (N4PRC) has informed us of the untimley passing. We ask that you allow for privacy during this time. Any further news or announcements will come in due order. Michelle was truly a genuine person, caring, compassionate, friendly, and supportive of all who she came across. She will be sorely missed. Please keep her family and Husband in your thoughts during this time of bereavement.

Sunday Funday!

By DJ Stewart

On August 10, 2026

In Announcement, Community, Excitement!, Pile-Up

Boy oh Boy are we excited! PARC has been working hard on rebuilding station 1! While its still a work in progress we are happy to share a step forward!

W4ZBB, Worldwide from Your Devices!

By DJ Stewart

On August 5, 2026

In Announcement, Community, Excitement!, Nets, QST, Technical

We are proud to announce that you can now connect to 146.79 W4ZBB from your devices via the Allstar Node!

Please read the whole email before you click!!

Follow the directions from N2VLV and KI4ZER!

You need to register for an Allstar Link account with an official copy of your FCC License. Register and follow the instructions:

https://www.allstarlink.org/

TO GET AN OFFICIAL COPY OF YOUR LISCENSE: You must login with your FRN.

Instructions:

https://fccprod.servicenowservices.com/wireless?id=kb_article_view_public&sysparm_article=KB0017039

ACTUAL LINK TO DOWNLOAD ELECTRONIC AUTHORIZATIONS -Be Patient, its the FCC Website:

https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/licManager/narli/printlicenses.jsp?action=actionPrint

1st: N2VLV put together a great presentation outlining multiple paths to success!

https://jchonig.github.io/pres-allstar/hotspot.html

2nd: KI4ZER assisted with some instructions identified via other web resources with step-by-step instructions!

Download DVSwitch Mobile App for Android or RepeaterPhone for ios!

Directions for phones:

https://msuarc.egr.msu.edu/how-to-use-allstar-instead-of-echolink-on-phones/

Node: 687390

Playground Amateur Radio Club—Fort Walton Beach Florida

W4ZBB.ORG

Fresh Mobile Install!

By DJ Stewart

On August 2, 2026

In Announcement, Community, Excitement!, Pile-Up, Technical

Check out KF Zero ASK’s mobile install! Inventive on a 2025 Toyota Tacoma! Newer Vehicles sure have their hang ups but Scott didn’t let that stop him! Using the false outer panel over the rear windshield and drilling in through the plastic [of course sealing everything after], Scott was able to make entry and connect resulting in a 1:1.8 VNA tested SWR on 2M / 2.1 on 70cm. See the photos of the install below while Scott finishes up his work!

Tech Night Coming this Week!

By DJ Stewart

On August 2, 2026

In Announcement, Community, Events, Excitement!, Meetings!, Technical

Come one down to 17 First St SE in Beautiful Downtown Fort Walton Beach Florida for an overview on HAMDASH!

What? Hamdash? Yes! Hamdash! So bring your tablet, your laptop, your phone and let’s get started!

HamDash is a free, browser-based real-time dashboard for amateur radio operators. It provides an always-on display for the radio shack, combining live solar and space weather data, DX cluster spots, POTA/SOTA activations, propagation maps, and a browser-based SDR receiver interface without requiring an account or software installation.

HamDash Briefing

W4zbb/K4FWB

Digital Demo!

By DJ Stewart

On July 22, 2026

In Announcement, Classes, Excitement!, Technical

During break at the Playground Amateur Radio Club General Class we took some time out to show off the Digital Station at the Clubhouse!

Playground Amateur Radio Club Garage Sale!

By DJ Stewart

On July 19, 2026

In Announcement, Community, Events, Excitement!, Hamfest/Tailgate!

Playground Amateur Radio Club Garage Sale! Come get some Ham Radio Gear for cheap! We’re cleaning out the closet one last time and your projects will benefit from it! Noon to three pm Aug 15 2026!

PARC Station 1 Undergoes an Upgrade!

By DJ Stewart

On July 19, 2026

In Announcement, Community, Events, Excitement!, Pile-Up

Pardon our progress! The Playground Amateur Radio Club is currently revamping station 1 for the future of PARC communications!

Testing Session Success!

By DJ Stewart

On July 12, 2026

In Announcement, Classes, Events, Pile-Up, Testing

Every Odd Month, Every 2nd Saturday of that Odd Month, PARC holds a testing session! And this Month [July], PARC held its session without fail! One candidate made General and two candidates made Extra! What a feat by the participants and thank you to all of our VE’s for making time to help others progress and upgrade!

If you are interested in testing, see our exams page for more information or follow this link!