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W4ZBB, Worldwide from Your Devices!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

Field Day off to a roaring start with PARC!

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On June 27, 2026

In Announcement, Community, Events, Excitement!, Field Day, Pile-Up, Technical

2026 FIELD DAY

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On June 25, 2026

In Announcement, Community, Events, Excitement!, Field Day

Liza Jackson Park Fort Walton Beach Sat 1200 to 6 and Sunday 9 to 1200!

Wow the ENERGY!

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On June 10, 2026

In Announcement, Classes, Events, Excitement!, Technical

General Class at PARC has the bandwidth! Lessons are being taught and the energy is enthusiastic!

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On June 7, 2026

In Announcement, Community, Events, Excitement!, Field Day, Pile-Up, Technical

…And Boy Howdy!

Hope your Sunday is a hamtastic day! PARC started off at the Panhandle United Roller Derby Junior Bombers Market! We demonstrated the ease and use of Amateur Radio while also continuing the public role of representing Amateur Radio!

This was followed by a site sur4vey for the Field Day event at the end of this month! Multiple Hams gathered to goc over last Thursday’s presentation and see the property at Liz Jackson in person to map out the extensive and exciting antenna field!

Be sure to tune tune your RF to the Playground Amateur Radio Club!

 

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