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Exciting Month Ahead for Team PARC!

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On June 2, 2024

In Announcement, Community, Events

What are you doing with your hobby?!

We here at PARC are eagerly anticipating the entire month of June! We kick things off with Pile-Ups every Sunday! Moving into the month we pres right into Tech Night on the 6th of June! Then, on the 20th of June, we hold our Monthly Business Meeting!

What would come next you ask?! FIELD DAY?  That’s right! The coveted annual event in which we all take part to practice or message handling traffic and QSO contacts showcasing our skills to the public and civil servants! This year, PARC is hosting a tremendous effort to keep it simple and operate on assets which are exceptionally portable! See the Special Event Stations page from the ARRL for the specific frequencies where you can find the PARC Team!

Short of a hootnanny but more like a hoedown, this event will take the RF from battery powered gear and transmit the world over!  Be sure to participate and join in with the team! Follow this link to learn more!

FOX HUNTING SUCCESS!!!!

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On May 26, 2024

In Announcement, Events

We sure had fun hosting the FOX HUNT! Those that joined in all found the transmitter! The winner was Tyler, KQ4ACS but the real Champion is KQ4FRB for setting the event up and taking the lead! Queenie truly is a great activities Director and wonderful addition to the Playground Amateur Radio Club!

THIS COMING WEEKEND!!!!!

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On May 19, 2024

In Announcement, Community, Events

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What’s that you say? A Fox Hunt?! You are darn tooting! Or in this case, locating the hidden fox transmitter in an undisclosed location on an undisclosed frequency somewhere in Fort Walton Beach Florida!

Excited? You should be!

The following details outline the event:

SHOW UP at the Playground Amateur Radio Club at 17 A First St SE in BEAUtiful Downtown Fort Walton Beach at 0930, 25 May, 2024! The transmitter frequency will be disclosed at that time!

Place you $10.00 buy in to support the Club’s efforts and participate in a BBQ following the hunt at the FOXES DEN! <- Not the location or a hint, but it might be a clue (ok, maybe not). Enjoy the fellowship and good sporting morning with your favorite Amateur Radio Club! The Playground Amateur Radio Club! Serving Fort Walton Beach for over 6 decades and still going strong!

 

FIELD DAY 2024!

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On May 5, 2024

In Announcement, Events

Be sure to participate and volunteer!

 

Field Day 2024, June 22/23rd, Fred Gannon State Park, Niceville FL!!!

FOX HUNT!!!

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On May 5, 2024

In Announcement, Community, Events

Looking for some fun?! Head out out with the PARC Team!

From the Desk of Mike, W9MWP

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On April 7, 2024

In Announcement, Events

Hello to everyone at the PARC, my radio home away from home, hi hi. I would like to invite everyone who can to participate in our special event station happening 4/27/2024. The Green Bay Mike and Key Club is celebrating the founding of St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI 125 years ago. It is common knowledge around here that the college was an early experimenter with radio and brought the first radio broadcast station to the Green Bay area. Although the station is no longer owned by the Norbertine Fathers who still run the college, WTAQ is still on the air and it’s transmitting plant is nestled inside the property of the campus on an outlying edge.
It would sure be great to hear some of those 4 calls on that Saturday, so please help us make the day a memorable event. Details about when and where to find us on the dial are below.

  • 04/27/2024 | The 125th Anniversary of the founding of St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI

    Apr 27, 1400Z-1830Z, K9N, De Pere, WI. Green Bay Mike & Key Club, inc. 3.915 7.270 14.285. Certificate. E-certificate only;, email, contact@k9eam.org. www.k9eam.org

The ARRL listing can be found here.
Michael W Pickett  W9MWP (proud member of PARC)

Thank You to all for a Wonderful Time!

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On March 10, 2024

In Events, Hamfest/Tailgate!

It’s wonderful to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of vendors, patrons, guests, visitors, volunteers, and associates to the Amateur Radio Hobby. Their dedication and selfless commitment play a crucial role in making such shows successful and vibrant. Their support not only fosters a sense of community but also helps in promoting and advancing the hobby as a whole. Gratitude towards these individuals is essential for the continued growth and enjoyment of amateur radio enthusiasts worldwide.

We have only some of the pictures below that have been taken and are grateful for anyone that wishes to share theirs! We hope to see you all very soon and future events and support you in the same way you have supported us!

Sincerely,

The Playground Amateur Radio Club, INC. Fort Walton Beach Florida

K4FWB/W4ZBB

 

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!!!

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On February 8, 2024

In Announcement, Community, Events

It’s finally here! Sunday February 11th, 2024! And what does the Playground have in store for you?! The Pile-Up at 3 pm CST of course but then STAY AFTER for the SUPERBOWL immediately following! Bring your friends, family and your appetites as the Playground Amateur Radio Club hosts you for the Big Game! Friends, Family, Amateur Radio, Football, and

We will have raffles, prizes, and oh so much more! See you at 17 First St SE FWB FL and wear your favorite Football Gear!

 

 

 

 

Enter to win the new UV-17R!!!

Winter Field Day Hosted by PARC!

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On January 24, 2024

In Community, Events

***SEE BELOW FOR UPDATE***

 

CQ CQ CQ!

It’s time again to join the fun of another Winter Field Day! Playground Amateur Radio will be hosting at the clubhouse for you to come on down and make some contacts!

Our Station Trustee and Amateur Extra, Ed (AA0EU), and our club Vice President, Bob (KK4SSM) are looking forward to seeing you in downtown Fort Walton Beach (17 First St SE) starting at 1pm on Saturday, January 27th. The clubhouse will be open throughout the 24-hour event, so please come help yourself to some contacts and comradery in our shared hobby!

We hope to visit with plenty of Hams from all along the Emerald Coast, and are looking forward to sharing our stations with you! As always, we will have hot coffee ready and snacks are always welcome in our meeting room!

Speaking of stations, maybe you’d like to set up your own equipment outside to make some contacts? Playground Amateur Radio Club is happy to accommodate!

Please contact me at KQ4FRB@gmail.com with any fills!

 

73,

Queenie B, Activities Director PARC

 

Facebook event also available at https://fb.me/e/8sWAcGwwO

 

***Unfortunately, we have discovered some technical issues with our club station antennas, causing some unnecessary noise while trying to make contacts, so we regrettably will not be open 24 hours tonight. If you come by while we are still here, welcome! but we will be closing down soon to join in other clubs’ FD activities. Regularly scheduled Sunday Pile-Ups with the Playground Amateur Radio Club! will commence tomorrow (Sunday) at 3pm! Hope to see you there! 73, KQ4FRB***

 

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