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FOR WEEKLY NET INFO PLEASE CLICK OUR EVENTS TAB ABOVE OR SCROLL DOWN THIS PAGE TO WEEKLY NETS.
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FPARC Club Meeting - 7pm, May 14th, 2025
Indian River State College, 3209 Virginia Ave, Ft. Pierce, Classroom Building "R", Room 124.
We plan a DStar demonstration, followed by 50/50. We will move into the business meeting and open the floor to new business and questions. Talk in 147.345 repeater. Please take the time to remind others and come out and support our club and welcome new members.
Club members unable to attend but wish to provide information relative to re-organization are encouraged to send an email to: Kevin Walker, Vice President at w4kkw@aol.com, Pete Amar, Secretary at kd4spw@aol.com and Craig Jerome, K4CPJ at jeromecp@me.com.
Are you a paid FPARC member and have forgotten your login and/or password? Goto the Member Login at the top of the page and click: Need a Login or Forgot Password?
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What makes an amateur radio club? It’s the members of course.
Members regularly attend club meetings.
Members share, listen, socialize and communicate ham radio interests.
Members regularly participate in nets, sponsored activities and special events.
Members willingly serve in leadership positions.
Members help members and new hams with radio and antenna recommendations, installations and problem solving.
Members encourage non-member hams to be a part of the club.
Members cultivate interested individuals to become hams.
Members volunteer to help governmental entities with items that impact amateur radio.
Members are amateur radio ambassadors. At every opportunity they communicate how a club serves their community.
Members regularly attend their community and homeowner association meetings to communicate the importance amateur radio in times of disaster.
Members know that without an active club, ham radio will become yet another memory.
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ST LUCIE CO. ARES(R) WINLINK WEDNESDAY - MAY 14TH, 2025
For Wednesday, May 14 please complete the ICS213 General Message form. All Winlink messages should be sent to the tactical address SLCEOC-2 or W4ISZ.
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2025 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season - First storm may be forming off Central America
Colorado State University has issued their Forecast for 2025 Hurricane Activity. CSU is anticipating that the 2025 Atlantic basin hurricane season will have above-normal activity. Current La Niña conditions are likely to transition to a more neutral condition in the next couple of months. Are you ready? Don't wait, start your preparations now!
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THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REQUESTS PUBLIC INPUT
Federal Communications Commission in response to its request (In the Matter of Delete, Delete, Delete) for public input on alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens by deleting or modifying rules.
The ARRL(r) has responded here.
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LOCAL CW QSO OPPORTUNITY
Practice your CW operating at your speed on the Sunrise Net.
This net meets daily at 1300 Z (8 am EST, 9am DST) on 7.123 Mhz. Drop in and say hi to the group .
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SILENT KEYS (please click Past Members SK from list on left side of this page)
Steve Lowman N4SGL (SK) 3/19/25
Jeff Beals W4AW (SK) 7/23/24
Jessee Porter W4DNS (SK) 2/1/24
Craig Stewart W4PHJ (SK) 9/23/23
Harold Levy N3UK (SK) 7/18/23
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LEARNING WINLINK
ARES(R) organizations use Winlink to send form and report data to EOCs and Net Controls.
To learn Winlink please download the latest version of Winlink Express(R) from:
https://downloads.winlink.org/User%20Programs/
Winlink Setup Info and Account Log In can be found here.
SLC ARES(R) has a weekly Winlink practice event on Wednesdays. The purpose of weekly practice is to acquaint SLC ARES(R) and interested hams with using Winlink forms so if called upon during an actual emergency, they are better prepared. While using RMS (radio mail server) is encouraged, Telnet via the Internet is acceptable for the weekly Wednesday Winlink practicce. To learn more about Winlink please go W4AKH.net
Florida Winlink Net (w4akh.net)
Florida Winlink Net is a practice "check-in" net over Winlink. Would you like to learn more? Go W4AKH.net
Did you know ARES(R) uses Winlink to send and receive digital messages?
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ATTENTION FPARC MEMBERS WHO ALSO HOLD MEMBERSHIP WITH THE PORT ST. LUCIE AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION (PSLARA). PSLARA members have reported receiving emails supposedly from a club officer(s) or possibly one of their members.
The body of the PSLARA sender's email will have the following (or something similar):
Hello, Please let me know if you receive this message.
Kind regards,
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
You should never open nor respond to any email if you cannot verify the sender's email address. If you have received such an email, DO NOT OPEN or RESPOND.
A REMINDER FOR HAMS WHO HAVE ITEMS LISTED FOR SALE ON THIS WEBSITE
If you have sold your item(s), disposed of or no longer selling, we ask that you delete your listing. We shall be deleting the listings of any items more than 6 months old, unless advised. * * * * *
TREASURE COAST HAM NEWS - WINTER, 2024
The winter 2024 Treasure Coast Ham News is available here. With the Winter 2024 issue, Treasure Coast Ham News has moved to its new home, treasurecoasthams.com. Back issues of Treasure Coast Ham News are also archived on the Treasure Coast Hams web site.
The Winter 2024 Treasure Coast Ham News is the final PDF issue. It's been a fun five-year run, but is now time for a break. We hope our efforts have informed and entertained you. Future stories and other articles of interest will be posted to the web site, so check in often.
About the Treasure Coast Hams Web Site: It is a work in progress at the present time, with limited ham related content. Please bear with us as we develop it in the days ahead. (You will likely notice that the web site also hosts unrelated content from another project, ADT Memories. That project includes some interesting newsletters from the World War 2 years. You may want to check them out. That's all for now. Propagation is predicted to be good in the coming days, so get on the air and make some contacts! Best wishes to all for a Healthy and Safe Holiday Season.
73, TCHN Team email: tchamnews@gmail.com
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SOUTH FLORIDA ARES(R) & DISTRICT WIDE COMMUNICATIONS
St. Lucie County ARES(R) Repeater (Analog)
. W4SLC 147.240, tone 107.2
Florida Statewide Amateur Radio Network (SARNET) (Analog)
. Sebastian: 444.375, tone 107.2
. Stuart: 444.150, tone 107.2
Florida DMR Talk Groups
. SE Florida DMR Group 31124
. SFL Wide Central Communications DMR Point and Group 31127
. FL ARES(R) for Tactical DMR Communications. The Ft Pierce ARC DMR (RX 444.800 TX 449.800 CC1) and the Port St Lucie DMR (RX 444.000 TX 449.000 CC1) can be used.
Other Regional DMR Talk Groups
. US Hurricane Net: 3199
. Gulf Coast DMR: 31011
HF ARES(R) Net:
. Southern Florida ARES(R) Net: Monday - Saturday 7:45am EST. 3.940kHz (SFAN is a Southern Florida ARES(R) Net for both EmCOMM Net Traffic and Traffic Handling Net.)
Hurricane Watch Net (when activated)
. 14.325 MHz (USB) by day
. 7.268 MHz (LSB) by night.
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Rag Chew/Traders (analog) Net: 8 pm Tuesdays on our 147.345(+), tone 107.2. Weekly Net Controls are: 1st week - Barry AL7LJ, 2nd week - NEED VOLUNTEER, 3rd week - Jon Hall KN4QQF, & 4th week - Pete KD4SPW. If the month has a 5th week - Dave KG4ORQ
Reach net by ECHOLINK: W4AKH-R node:2004
Also on the Web site WebApp.Echolink.org (use EDGE browser on phone or pc)
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HF and DX Group Breakfast - Bruce, W8HW's talk about Upcoming Solar Conditions and Propagation is located in the Documents tab on the left.
Is LoTW up or down? Get the latest status of from the ARRL:
Please go here.
UPCOMING Events
VE LICENSE EXAM SESSION SCHEDULE - If you need an exam in 2025, there are opportunities. Vero Beach ARC, Port St Lucie ARA and Martin County ARA schedule exams. Please contact them for dates and times.
Please note: Federal Registration Number - All candidates are reminded that a Federal Registration Number (FRN) is required in order to take an exam. Social Security numbers are no longer accepted. Instructions for obtaining an FRN are available on the FCC web site, www.fcc.gov.
Candidates looking to upgrade their license - You are reminded to bring along a copy of your current license. The VE team must submit the copy with the exam paperwork.
Candidates with an expired license - To be awarded credit for a past license, you must provide the VE team with proof of your previous license. The proof you provide will be forwarded with your exam paperwork to the VEC administrator for processing.
SPECIAL NOTICE
FPARC plans to hold officers and directors elections in 2025. The club needs members to step up and volunteer to serve on the FPARC board to support the club, please contact: Pete, Secretary at KD4SPW@aol.com for more information.
TO ALL FPARC MEMBERS
This is your club. We can not exist without your participation. Attending meetings, serving as an officer or director, participating in weekly nets, and being a part of club activities are critical. As we move forward to get the club back on track we need your active support and paying of yearly dues.
PLEASE SEE OUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR MORE TREASURE COAST EVENTS.
Club Meeting ALSO SEE EVENTS LINK AT TOP OF PAGE
The FPARC meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month (Dates to be announced) at Indian River State College, 3209 Virginia Ave, Ft. Pierce, Classroom Building "R", Room 124.
The meeting starts at 7:00 PM. (earlier time) All area hams and interested parties are welcome and invited to attend.
Club members may get together for diner before the meeting at 6:15pm. Please inquire at our weekly club nets to see who plans to be there.
<<< ARES(R) INFO * SEE ARES GROUP MENU ON LEFT, THIS PAGE AND EVENTS CALENDAR
Weekly Nets
Rag Chew/Traders (analog) Net: 8 pm Tuesdays on our 147.345(+), tone 107.2. Weekly Net Controls are: 1st week - Barry AL7LJ, 2nd week - NEED VOLUNTEER, 3rd week - Jon Hall KN4QQF, & 4th week - Pete KD4SPW. If the month has a 5th week - Dave KG4ORQ
When using ECHOLINK: W4AKH-R node:2004
Also Web site WebApp.Echolink.org (use EDGE browser on phone or pc)
D-Star Net: Tuesdays at 8:30p.m. (immediately following the Rag Chew/Traders Net) on our W4AKH 444.500 +5 Port B repeater, link to Reflector 78C.
DMR Net: Tuesdays at 9:00pm on DMR 31123. Contact Kevin, W4KKW
Suggested Etiquette for Radio and Echolink is to wait 3 seconds before talking to give others a chance to break in.
Membership, Dues and Donations * SEE TOP MENU ITEM ON LEFT
Individual Member Dues are $25 per year. Family Membership Dues are $30 per year.
($5 of your dues goes to WQCS and IRSC)
If paying by check please write your callsign on the check.
**NEW CLUB Mailing Address To:
Fort Pierce Amateur Radio Club
c/o Peter Amar, Secretary
1046 Trinidad Ave. Ft. Pierce, FL 34982
You can also bring a check or cash to a membership meeting.
Pay by credit card is also available. Click here Pay Dues Here via PayPal
If you need a Membership Application Form for mail in - please go here: Membership Application
FPARC NEWS ITEMS: (please click the Events tab at the top of the page for current events)
ST. LUCIE COUNTY ARES(R) << SEE ARES(R) GROUP MENU LINK ON LEFT
St. Lucie County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES(R)) needs volunteer emergency communicators. You do not have to be skilled in emergency communications to belong, only an interest in serving the public and county in times of emergency. Training is available. Please contact Paul, ARES(R) Emergency Coordinator at W4ISZ@outlook.com.
WINLINK VARA FM FOR RADIO MESSAGING - VHF & HF
VARA FM is a very fast mode for WinLink messaging. ARES(R) organzations use this software application for sending and receiving messages.or St. Lucie County ARES(R) has a weekly WINLINK Wednesday practice session. (Please contact Paul, W4ISZ at w4isz@outlook.com for details.
If you are unfamiliar with VARA FM you can practice by sending an Ecomm Practice Message using the following: (Winlink Net info: https://W4AKH.NET/)
TO: W4AKH
SUBJECT LINE: FL WL NET, FIRSTNAME, CITY, ST (2 CHARACTERS), MODE(VARA FM,PACKET, HF, TELNET ANY MODE)
Connection Info:
Winlink RMS VHF station W4SLC-10 Packet 145.530 or VARA FM 144.990 at St. Lucie County EOC for radio email.
Also KG4ORQ-10 144.990 VARA FM in Vero Beach, K2JJK-10 144.990 VARA FM at Vero Beach EOC
Note: You can also use W4AKH-2 for a via Digipeater for Packet. For VARA FM you can digipeat any station.
John KK4SHF has offered to help get you up to speed.