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DX the World, Inspiring Others!

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On February 8, 2026

In Announcement, Community, Events, Excitement!, Pile-Up, Super Bowl, Technical

What a great gathering today at the Playground Amateur Radio Club! The Pile-Up was wonderful and had many visitors! The Super Bowl and DX Watch Party was great! The Sunday Night Nets were wonderful! In all, we had visitors from multiple areas with Hams and Non-Hams alike joining in and visiting us! Thank you to all who made this another successful event and thank you to the DX contacts all over the globe!

Coming this week the parking lot will finally be getting repaved! This is a wonderful thing that has been in need for a long time! Be sure to catch the ball and make your first down with the Playground Amateur Radio Club by following our Calendar for your next touchdown!

Ready to unlock a world of voices from across the globe? 

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On February 1, 2026

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

📻✨

Amateur radio isn’t just a hobby—it’s a passport to connecting with fellow enthusiasts from every corner of the planet, all without needing the internet! Whether you’re chatting with someone across town or bouncing signals off the atmosphere to reach another continent, every conversation is an adventure.

What makes ham radio so incredible? You’re part of a community that values skill-building, emergency preparedness, and the pure joy of making contact. From learning Morse code to experimenting with digital modes, there’s always something new to explore. Plus, when disasters strike and modern communication fails, amateur radio operators become lifelines for their communities.

Getting started is easier than you think! Study for your license, grab a starter radio, and suddenly you’re part of a global network of operators who share your passion. The thrill of making your first contact, hearing that voice crackle through the static, and exchanging call signs—it never gets old.

Whether you’re interested in contesting, satellite communication, or just making new friends worldwide, amateur radio offers endless possibilities. It’s technology, community, and adventure all rolled into one. 🌍⚡

Ready to get on the air? The frequencies are waiting!

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #RadioHobby

 

Annual Superbowl & DX Watch Party!

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On January 27, 2026

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

Foosball & Ham Radio?! 

Absolutely! Look here, the PARC Team is proud to offer yet another astounding event! The best part, it combines the world of Amateur Radio with the Super Bowl! This year, PARC opens it’s doors at 3 PM Central for it’s regularly scheduled Pile-Up and remains open for the Super Bowl! The Seahawks VS. the Patriots in Super Bowl 60! There is going to be food, there is going to be games, there is going to be contests, and, there is going to be Ham Radio! Come down and get on the air, talk across town or even the world (propagation pending). take in the game, enjoy the camaraderie, and just have a great evening with the Team at PARC! You know you want to so just come on down to the Playground!

17 First St SE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548

Sunday, February 8, 2026 Pile-Up at 3:00 pm / Super Bowl Pre-Show 5:00 pm

And Winter Field Day is A WRAP!

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On January 25, 2026

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

The Playground Amateur Radio Club had a great time with many visitors and operators! Be sure to catch us at the Pile-Up next Sunday!

 

 

January is Hamuary!

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On January 18, 2026

In Events, Excitement!, Field Day, Pile-Up

What a weekend!

Wow what fun at the Playground ARC Garage Sale and with @everyone Playground Amateur Radio Club Pile-Up! We topped it off with a great net! So much activity and great collaboration! Here’s a few pics! Sorry we weren’t shutter bugs but hey, sometimes you just gotta Ham It Up!

 

PILE-UP ACTION & Yard Sale Preparation!

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On January 11, 2026

In Announcement, Community, Events, Excitement!, Hamfest/Tailgate!, Pile-Up

What a great day at the Playground Amateur Radio Club! We had a lot of activities going on at once and we even had multiple guests!

We are in the middle of getting ready for our Business Meeting on Thursday and the Playground Yard Sale on Saturday! Be sure to read up on the news posts for it and plan on attending Saturday Jan 17 from Noon to Five! Get that ham radio piece, component, radio, or gadget that you have been looking for!

From the Desk of KR4FWK

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On January 11, 2026

In Announcement, Community, Events, Ham of the Year!, Pile-Up, Uncategorized

Would you looky here! Zach, KR4FWK set up his Tube Lamp and displays it proudly! Zach is the 2025 PARC Ham of the Year! He and many, many other PARC Team members continuously strive to dedicate their passion for Ham Radio and show off what they have earned while asking for no credit! Want to see it in action? Check out the PARC Club Calendar and see when you can join us!

It’s amazing what you find in an attic!

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On January 4, 2026

In Announcement, Events, Excitement!, Pile-Up

While installing some coax, PARC members found a blast from the past under some spray insulation! This is not the first time cool things have been found up there and wow what an awesome pull! This sign will be restored! Look for it at the March Hamfest! For details about it, click the Hamfest Tab!

 

Test Fit and Operation of the PARC Fan Diploe

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On November 23, 2025

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

At the Pile-Up, we here at PARC pulled out the Fan Dipole to test and tune it. As well, we are coming up with a permanent deployment plan to install it on our tower! This will aide us in standing up Station 3 for Winter Field Day at the Playground Amateur Radio Clubhouse! More to come on this project!

By the way, we DX’d Paraguay with ease!

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PILE-UP ACTION!

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On October 12, 2025

In Announcement, Community, Pile-Up, Technical

Cleaning the Clubhouse, organizing items, testing antennas, updating firmware, playing with WIRES-X, enjoying each other’s company, reflecting on the NOARC Hamfest, and oh, so, much, more!

It’s hard to be a cameraman and get multiple things done at once! If you have not been at a PILE-UP, you, are definitely missing out! Out of town and returning members, all ages, and the same goal in mind! The Playground Amateur Radio Club is certainly having a wonderful time! If you are so inclined, check our club calendar and you will see that this Thursday we have a meeting! Come on out and see us, join in, and partake in this wonderful journey of Amateur Radio!

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