Hello fellow club members!
Are you on the air?! How do you do it?! How do we do it?! What are the different styles and methods?! Are you a fixed or portable station?! Are you both?! Do you like to use Club equipment or do you prefer your own?!
Attend the Tech Night at the Playground Amateur Radio Club located at 17 First St SE in Beautiful Downtown Fort Walton Beach and this energetic and inclusive topic will be discussed! See you soon at W4ZBB/K4FWB!
Are you looking to get your Ham Ticket?! We have the opportunity for you at the Playground Amateur Radio Club on Saturday the 9th of November, 2024 at 900am! We are located at 17 First Street Se in Beautiful Downtown Fort Walton Beach Florida!
Be sure to Pre-Register by emailing the Club at PARCFWB@Gmail.Com
Please make sure you get the FRN# from the FCC. As for the best guide on how to register for an FRN we recommend the ARRL website at:
http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session
Be sure to put it on your calendar for an Amateur Radio Holiday Party! All Hams from anywhere in the world (and even the space station (if so inclined)) are welcome to attend! For details click this and contact KQ4FRB! This is going to be a great event as Hams get out of their element and host the gathering at Anglers on Okaloosa Island! Beach Views, thew holidays, Hams, and RF! What more could you want? Come celebrate the year and honor the Hams of the Year and more! Celebrate the hobby with us and enjoy!
Dec 15 from 4pm to 7pm at Anglers, Beachside Grill, 2nd Floor (there is an elevator!), 1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, 32548
The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) is a globally recognized program that leverages the skills of amateur radio operators to provide vital communication during disasters. Established in 1988, SATERN has evolved into an essential component of The Salvation Army’s emergency response efforts, facilitating communication between disaster sites and the organization’s posts worldwide.
SATERN has played a critical role in numerous disaster responses:
The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network stands as a testament to the power of volunteerism and technology in disaster response. By providing crucial communication links during emergencies, SATERN not only aids in immediate relief efforts but also plays a vital role in reconnecting families and relaying essential information to communities around the globe.
Playground Amateur radio Club member KC5RFU showcased his capability with Amateur Radio Satellites and demonstrated to multiple guests at the North Okaloosa Amateur Radio Club’s Annual Hamfest in Crestview Florida!
AMSAT is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering Amateur Radio’s participation in space research and communication. As a Special Event Station, AMSAT designs, builds, and manages communication satellites to operate in space, ensuring they are available for public use. Their mission promotes space education, brings space-based STEM initiatives to life, and provides opportunities for students to communicate with astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Key Activities:
Summary: AMSAT’s Amateur Radio Satellite Communications Special Event Station is a unique platform for amateur radio operators to engage with space-based communication, while promoting space education and STEM initiatives.
PARC will be supporting the NOARC Hamfest at 1446 Commerce Drive Crestview Florida. So the Pile-Up for OCT 6 is canceled.
Please come visit us at the Hamfest!
What: NOARC’s Annual Amateur Radio Hamfest
When (Day 1): Saturday October 5th, 2024. VENDOR ONLY set up @ 0800. Soft show opening at 3pm until 6PM.
Amateur Radio Liscense Testing: Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at 1PM CST. Details below!
When (Day 2): Sunday October 6th, 2024. VENDORS ONLY set up @ 0600. Full show opens @ 0800.
Admittance for Visitors and guests: $7.00 each person. Ages 12 and under FREE, ages 90 and above, FREE, Scouts in uniform, FREE!
Prices: Vendor Tables/Table Spots: $10.00 each spot/space/table (good for the entire show). First reserve first served. If you are a walk-in the day of the show, tables may be limited as this show typically sells-out.
Food: Meal and bake sale services provided by the Playground Amateur Radio Club of Fort Walton Beach Florida.
TALK IN: 147.360, +, 0.6, 100 Hz Tone
Contact Information:
Hamfest Hotline 850.359.9186 or email KI4ZER@ARRL.Net
Liscense Testing: Saturday 5 October, 2024 @ 1pm CST. Cost is $10.00. Pre-registration is required at: https://w4aaz.org/exams-contact-form/. Only FRN’s will be accepted and must be obtained prior to the show. FRN’s may be obtained HERE or got to https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do. You must provide a printed copy to test. Current Liscense holders must provide a copy of their license as part of the testing. This can be done by following this LINK. or go to https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/support/knowledge-base/universal-licensing-system-uls-resources/how-obtain-official . Click HERE or got to https://w4aaz.org/noarc/testing-contact/ for more information on testing.
PARC just keeps on trunking! (HiHi). In all seriousness, with the new test bench came the need for a sturdier table top (because the awesome particle board from another country (ahem) has a weak signature (HiHi again!). Stop in and check it out! Thanks to AA0EU for the donation and to KI4ZER for the assist along with KQ4FRB taking the photo! Another bode of thanks goes to KQ4ACS for holding Romeo (the dog) while work was going on!
It may be a little lower in temperature, but the excitement is heating up! Members of PARC who routinely snowbird in our QTH partake in a Wisconsin style POTA! At Voyageur Park in Green Bay, member Mike, W9MWP, activates the session! Thanks for sharing and we hope everyone tries hunting him!
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