First, thanks to everyone who came out to last month’s meeting–we had a full house! Here are some pics to prove it:

Thanks to George, KJ4UW

Thanks to Ed, N2TE

Our next meeting will be on Monday, February 10th, at 7:00 PM at Parkview Baptist Church in Lakeland. It’s right across the street from Lakeland Regional Hospital.

We’ve got an exciting update for those interested in digital radio! The Fusion repeater in Bartow (145.27 MHz)–a joint effort between the Lakeland and Lake Wales clubs–now has Wires-X enabled! If you have a Yaesu radio that supports C4FM and Wires-X, you can take advantage of this new functionality.

To help us all understand how to use it properly, Russ Delany, N4RTD, will be joining us right after ham testing to give an overview of Wires-X, including basic instructions and best practices for operating on the system. He’s also provided a helpful guide on his website: https://delaney.rocks/wires-x/. Check it out before the meeting!

When you arrive, be sure to check in at the table inside the entrance. There will be a QR code that links to a website for easy check-in. If you need assistance, don’t hesitate to ask.

Looking Ahead: LARC Spring Picnic!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 15th–it’s time for the annual LARC Spring Picnic! We’ll be gathering at Colt Creek State Park’s Blue Heron Pavilion starting around 9 AM. More details will be shared at the February meeting, but one highlight you won’t want to miss: Fred, K1DU, will be setting up antennas. You can use them for a POTA activation!

See you all at the meeting!