WOW! #BLEEP! What a fun hunt! Thanks to all that played and let me tell you, we had an unexpected assist from KQ4ACS adding in a point of distraction from the hunters as they got closer! LOL Not a joke! Stay tuned to our socials and website for more PARC fun!
Area Hams! Are you ready for the Llama [FOX] Hunt?
146.565 simplex.
Fort Walton Beach Area!
Beacon starts at 1200!
Good luck!
Interested in taking a FREE amateur radio license class for a general class operators license? Of course you are! Sign up at PARCFWB@GMAIL.COM
Classes start 3 June 2026 630 pm CDT at 17 First St SE Fort Walton Beach Florida.
Class Details
Cost: Free
Start Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM CDT
Location: 17 First St SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL
How to Register: Email PARCFWB@GMAIL.COM
Tip: If you are planning to attend, it’s usually a good idea to grab the current ARRL General Class License Manual ahead of time so you can follow along with the weekly chapters!
Best of luck to everyone taking the class and getting ready to upgrade!
The Playground Amateur Radio Club Fort Walton Beach Florida has come a long way in just a few short years! We have expanded Amateur Radio capabilities, functions, events, community participation, engaged with new partnerships, and assisted those with interest in the communications hobby with technical expertise and advice while volunteering a hands-on on approach!
Keep this news post bookmarked as a wonderful worldwide capability is soon to be announced!
Ever played a high-tech game of hide-and-seek? Known as “T-hunting” or “bunny hunting,” a Fox Hunt involves tracking down a hidden, battery-powered radio transmitter using directional antennas and portable radios. While it’s a favorite hobby for amateur radio enthusiasts, it also builds critical skills for search and rescue and locating signal interference. The Playground Team is inviting you to a Llama Hunt!
You might be wondering: Why the Llama? It started as an “in the moment” joke at a local ham event when someone lost a llama keychain. In true ham fashion, everyone jumped in to help “rescue” the lost llama, and the tradition stuck! Today, our 3D printing team keeps the legend alive with custom llamas to remind us all to take a break, share a laugh, and stay kind.
Ready to join the hunt? The Playground Amateur Radio Club invites you to grab your gear and see if you can find the Llama [FOX] first!
24 May at 1200 pm 17 First ST SE Fort Walton Beach is the starting point! We will see you at the start and welcome you back to the Clubhouse for the results!
What a great Playground Amateur Radio Club Technical Night! Thanks Rey Ruiz for the soldering instruction! Whats more?! Two of our younger members experimenting with FLdigi after the tech night!
What a great Sunday Pile-Up at PARC! Projects abound from solar battery recharge kits, radio programming, power supply options, equipment recommendations, radio programming, system upgrades, and item sorting! The Playground Amateur Radio Club certainly dives in on full scope! If you’re planning on joining the ranks of a great Amateur Radio Club then Playground is the place to be with the experience to help you navigate the airwaves! Be sure to check our club calendar and participate so that you may catch the RF!
The ARRL NFL QST is published! You’re going to want to read this!
https://arrl-nfl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/01-QST-NFL-May-2026.pdf
Team PARC united in droves for the Florida QSO Party despite the rain. Covering multiple bands and operating methods, the day featured plenty of mentoring, instruction, and live demonstrations. Public visitors, local officials, event coordinators, and passersby all got to experience the fun and energy of amateur radio firsthand! Be sure to watch the Club Calendar and participate with and at the Club and get your Ham On!
The #FloridaQSOParty and team PARC #W4ZBB will be at this event on Saturday April 25th! Come knock out all 67 Counties via RF with us!
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