Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Beginner's Guide to Fox Hunting
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Ham Radio On-Line Vendors
A list for your shopping convenience. This was the topic of the Nov 20, 2023, Beginner's Academy Zoom Meeting.
- Ham Radio Outlet HRO https://www.hamradio.com/ (Everything)
- Gigaparts https://www.gigaparts.com/ (Everything)
- DX Engineering https://www.dxengineering.com/ (Everything)
- MFJ https://mfjenterprises.com/ (Accessories, Antennas)
- Amazon (many items, but check vendors above before ordering)
- eBay (new and vintage radios and everything else, be careful)
- Elecraft https://elecraft.com/ Rigs like KH1, KX2, KX3 and K4
- Flex Radio https://www.flexradio.com/ (Flex 6400 and up, tuners and amps)
- Radioddity https://www.radioddity.com/ (X-6100, G90)
- Bridgecom https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/ (Anytone DMR Radios)
- ARRL https://www.arrl.org/ (handbooks and other publications)
- N3FJP Software https://www.n3fjp.com/ (Logging Software)
- QRP-Labs https://qrp-labs.com/ (QCX and similar)
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QRPme https://www.qrpme.com/ (all kinds of interesting kits)
- Vibroplex https://vibroplex.com/ (keys and more)
- QTH.COM Ham Radio Classified Ads https://swap.qth.com/index.php (Ham to Ham)
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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Panama City ARC Members Participate in the RaDAR Rally
The following Panama ARC members participated in the Nov 4th, 2023 RaDAR Rally
- Scott W7DIA at Lynn Haven Bayou Reserve Park
- Chris VA3ECO at Lake of the Woods, Ontario
- Bob KK4DIV at Pine Log State Forrest
- Greg N4KGL at St Andrew's State Park
The goal was to make five contacts, move one kilometer by foot or canoe, redeploy, and repeat for four hours. All enjoyed the challenge and had fun. Find out more about the RaDAR Rally at www.radarrally.com. Here are some photos and videos.
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Chris VA3ECO operates RaDAR from his canoe on the Lake of the Woods, Ontario. |
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Is the Saltwater Effect advantageous for the RaDAR Rally?
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Beginner's Guide for Parks On The Air POTA
Sunday, October 8, 2023
The PCARC Fall Tailgate is Saturday, October 14th
The Panama City Amateur Radio Club Fall Tailgate is coming on October 14th. Mark your calendars and come out to the club. The start time will be 9 am and should go through lunchtime. Bring that old radio gear sitting around collecting dust to sell, or look for that item that will fill out your ham shack.
The PCARC clubhouse is located at:
130 N Church Ave
Panama City, FL 32404
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Intro to QRZ.COM Amateur Radio Website
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Beginner's Guide to Logbook of The World LoTW
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Skeeter Hunt QRP with the FX-4CR Transceiver
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Beginner's Guide to J Pole and SlimJIM Antennas
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Introduction to the Icom Remote Software RS-BA1 V2
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Beginner's Guide for the GridTracker Tool for Amateur Radio
Bob Albers AB4OB covers the setup and features of Gridtracker. It is particularly helpful for WSJT-X users. This was recorded during the July 17th, 2023, Beginner's Academy Zoom.
Saturday, July 8, 2023
W4RYZ 2023 ARRL Field Day Results
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Our Amateur Radio Field Day at the Bay County EOC was covered by WJHG-TV News
Monday, June 5, 2023
WSJT-X ARRL Field Day Setup by Chris VA3ECO
Chris VA3ECO covers the WSJT-X FT8/FT4 configuration for ARRL Field Day. including an on-the-air demo. This was recorded during the June 5th, 2023, Beginner's Academy Zoom meeting.
N4KGL ARRL Field Day Plans and N1MM+ Networked Logging
Greg N4KGL and Rick NZ2I plan a Class B Battery Field Day at Eastbank Campground in Georgia. Two transmitters are planned so Networked logging with N1MM+ is easier than we thought. This was recorded at the June 5th, 2023, Beginner's Academy Zoom Meeting.
Monday, May 29, 2023
Panama City ARC will be On-The-Air for ARRL Field Day.
Field Day demonstrates an emergency communications capability but is also lots of fun. The club will contact as many other Field Day stations as possible in 24 hours starting at 1 PM CDT on Saturday.
The public and media are invited. A good time to visit is on Saturday between 2 and 5 PM. All local amateur radio operators are welcome to get involved. Scott Burnett W7DIA is the club Field Day coordinator. Questions can be sent to panamacityarc@gmail.com.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
2023 ARRL Field Day Planning Talk for the Panama City ARC
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
ARRL Field Day is coming June 24/25, 2023
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Check your Radio Calibration with WWV and FreqCal mode on WSJT.
Chris VA3ECO gives a brief talk and demo on using WWV for checking the frequency calibration of your radio, both by audio and using FreqCal mode on WSJT. This Beginner's Academy talk was recorded on April 17th, 2023.
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Panama City ARC Spring Tailgate is on April 8th, 2023
The Panama City Amateur Radio Club Spring Tailgate is coming on April 8th. Mark your calendars and come out to the club. The start time will be 9 am and should go through lunchtime. Bring that old radio gear sitting around collecting dust to sell, or look for that item that will fill out your ham shack. Food will be provided for a nominal fee.
The PCARC clubhouse is located at:
130 N Church Ave
Panama City, FL 32404
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Introducing RaDAR Rally (Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio)
Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio, or RaDAR, was conceived by Eddie Leighton ZS6BNE in South Africa. Eddie has promoted RaDAR for many years. Eddie still sees value in RaDAR but has terminated the RaDAR Challenge rules as of 2023. I am introducing the RaDAR Rally event on the first Saturday of April and November. Please see https://radarrally.blogspot.com/ for the rules. The first RaDAR Rally will be on April 1st, 2023
The following video was recorded during our March 20, 2023, Beginner's Academy Zoom meeting.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Upcoming Gulf Coast Hamfests
Mark your calendars! There are two upcoming HamFests along the Gulf Coast, and you're invited! More info is below.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Beginner's Guide to Aircraft Scatter by VA3ECO
Monday, February 6, 2023
Are You a New or Returning Ham?
In-person meetings at the PCARC Clubhouse: Wednesdays at 7 pm 130 North Church Ave. Panama City, FL
Testing for Technician Class and Upgrades: The third Wednesday at PCARC Clubhouse at 6 pm. Please contact Gary Bills at aj4ky@arrl.net
Panama City ARC Monday Two-Meter Net: 7 pm on the W4RYZ two-meter Repeater 145.210 - offset 100 Hz tone.
Panama City ARC Website: www.w4ryz.org See all the tab pages.
Panama City ARC YouTube Channel: Link
Beginner's Academy Zoom Meetings: Mondays at 7:30 CST. In the desktop view, see the invite link request form on the right side of the home page. You also will need a free Zoom account.
Bay County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Group: link
Have fun with Ham Radio!
Greg N4KGL
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Beginner's Guide for Remote Antenna Tuners
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Heads Up for Winter Field Day 2023
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Join us for Pizza at the Jan 4th PCARC Business Meeting
Please join us at the clubhouse to kick off the new year. Several varieties of pizza will be available at 6 pm before the business meeting starts at 7 pm.
The clubhouse is at 130 N. Church Ave Panama City, Florida.