LARC – Lakeland Amateur Radio Club Blog https://blog.lakelandarc.org Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:48:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://blog.lakelandarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/larc_Y_logo_small.png LARC – Lakeland Amateur Radio Club Blog https://blog.lakelandarc.org 32 32 LARC Supports the Warrior Walk https://blog.lakelandarc.org/2024/10/larc-supports-the-warrior-walk/ Sun, 20 Oct 2024 20:24:11 +0000 https://blog.lakelandarc.org/?p=2512 On Saturday morning (10/19), many LARC members came out to Lakeland’s Lake Hollingsworth for the annual Warrior Walk. This event was in support of our active military, veterans, and Gold Star families. The weather could not have been more perfect!

During the National Anthem

Stationed at the start/finish line was Fred Delaney, KIDU (Net Control) and Eric Clark, W4EMT.

Stationed around Lake Hollingsworth to support the walkers and runners were:

Russ Delaney, N4RTD
Steve Shultz, N7HUQ
Ken Evers, W9KBE
Karl Thorton, KQ4BIV
Josiah Thorton, KQ4BIW
Ringo Bretton, N4SI
Bill Bustin, KF4Q
Grant Burhans, W2BF
Mary Burhans, KQ4HWU
Ed Marchese, N2TE
Howard Pierce, K4THC

Performing support and rover positions were:
Jim Stewart, W4XDS
Mike Shreve, N6MRS

And bringing up the rear, walking behind the group, was Kenny Kozla, KM4UYX. Kenny was the only LARC member supporting the Warrior Walk that actually walked all the way around the lake. Kenny is seen here getting some lifesaving assistance at one of the sponsor’s stations.

Note that he is also still vertical!

Apologies if anyone was left out. Everyone had a great time! And, it was an opportunity to support the public.

Quick Note: Keep on eye on your inbox for an email from Jim Stewart. He will be sending out ballots for the 2025 LARC Directors and Board members upcoming elections. Jim will also have instructions on how to send your completed ballots back in for counting. You have a say in the leadership of the club for next year. The results will be announced at the November meeting.

]]> LARC September Meeting https://blog.lakelandarc.org/2024/09/larc-september-meeting/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:21:56 +0000 https://blog.lakelandarc.org/?p=2500 On Monday, September 9th, the LARC had its regular monthly meeting. Mike Shreve, N6MRS, explained Parks on the Air, or POTA. He included some great examples of his phone & CW contacts showing what to listen for and what to transmit. It’s easy to get started too. Just go to https://parksontheair.com. Here you can register, if you haven’t already, to get in on the fun and see who is working at what park in addition to where they are on the band. In case you didn’t know,POTA is now a worldwide thing.

Our next monthly meeting will be on Monday October 14th, which also happens to be Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day. Later that same week, on Saturday, October 19th, LARC is hosting the Fall Picnic. Yes! You are invited! It will be at the same location as the Spring Picnic, Colt Creek State Park in the Blue Heron Pavilion. Check back later for more info. Did someone just say POTA?!?

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