There are THREE super fun items coming up this weekend. See if you can get out there this weekend for some fellowship, community service, and playing radio!
March for Babies
Volunteer and give back to the community. All you need to bring is an HT and a smile. You will be assigned location around the lake and will be responsible for sending requests for assistance or re-supplies to Net Control. Lots of fun and it gives back.
Join us this Saturday 4/29 from 7:30am to about 10:30am at First Presbyterian Church (Lake Hollingsworth).
QRP & Tailgate Demo (Lake Wales)
This month, Lake Wales Radio Amateurs will meet at “Crystal Lake Park” and the theme will be Fusion and Wires X due to the new Fusion repeater in Polk County (LARC, LWRA and PEM collaboration) 145.270 -6 C4FM only. It is on the air now.
Join the fun Saturday 4/29 from 9:00am to Noon at 205 N 5th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853
FL QSO Party:
The 2023 Florida QSO Party is this weekend; All 67 counties will be active.
When: April 29 & 30, 2023 Two ten hour operating periods, with a ten hour break: Saturday, April 29 1600Z (Noon EDT) – April 30 0159Z (9:59 PM EDT) Sunday, April 30 1200Z (8 AM EDT) – 2159Z (5:59 PM EDT) 20 Hours total
Reminder that there is testing at 5:30pm (bring FRN# and ID) followed by our general club meeting at 7:00pm. Looking forward to seeing you there. All are welcome.
This Saturday morning will be the highly anticipated Club Picnic.
Come out for some wonderful fellowship, play radio, and even get a bite. The Club will provide BBQ, buns, onions, Swiss cheese, ice, and water. Also, please feel free to bring anything else you would like and like to share.
When: Saturday, April 8th starting at 8:00am
Where: Lake Parker Park in Lakeland (enter the park & drive until you see antennas)
LARC will operate the W4S Special Event Station again this year at the Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo. The station will be located in the corner of the Emil Buehler hangar (just off the right wing-tip of the 727 static display). Our participation in the event will run from March 28 until April 1st.
We plan to operate primarily on 20 and 40 meters, but may add 17 and 10 if propagation permits. We will try to monitor the K4LKL repeater, but this is an airshow, so be patient if we are slow to answer.
The schedule and roster of operators is full at this point, but please feel free to drop by the station, sign the guest log and visit for a while.
We had a very good turn out, the weather was great and everyone had a good time. Amateur radio was introduced to multiple attendees and their families and club members enjoyed the “old Florida” atmosphere and time to visit with each other.
The original Radio Amateur’s Code was written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA over 90 years ago (in 1928), and it’s as relevant today as the day it was written…
The radio amateur is:
CONSIDERATE…never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.
LOYAL…offers loyalty, encouragement, and support to other amateurs, local clubs, and the American Radio Relay League, through which amateur radio in the United States is represented nationally and internationally.
PROGRESSIVE…with knowledge abreast of science, a well-built and efficient station and operation above reproach.
FRIENDLY…slow and patient operating when requested; offers friendly advice and counsel to the beginner; kind assistance, cooperation, and consideration for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.
BALANCED…radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school, or community.
PATRIOTIC…station and skills are always ready for service to country and community.
If we’re operating on the air or working to mentor a new operator, are we living up to this ideal and passing it along to others?
