Frank KC8VKA's Take on the Yaesu FTX-1

Frank likes to try out the latest radios. He was the presenter for our October 13th Beginner's Academy Zoom.

Ways to do RaDAR

RaDAR is Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio. The next RaDAR Rally is coming on Nov 1st, 2025. Checkout www.radarrally.info This talk was recorded from the September 8th Beginner's Academy Zoom.

Do You Need an Antenna Analyzer?

In part one, we covered the capabilities of built-in SWR meters in the rig, dedicated SWR meters, and Antenna Analyzers. Part two was examples provided by our Zoom Audience. This Beginner's Academy Zoom was recorded on August 11th, 2025.

An End Fed Half Wave Antenna Overview

The End-Fed Half-Wave EFHW is a popular antenna for amateur radio. This was our topic for our Beginner's Academy Zoom on July 27, 2025.

What is Your Favorite Ham Band?

Our Beginner's Academy Zoom reviews the many Ham Radio Bands available to licensed amateur radio operators. Most of this content is based on Wikipedia articles. This was recorded on July 14th, 2025.

Ham Radio operators go on air for their Field Day radio exercise

Every June, the Panama City Amateur Radio Club and Bay County Amateur Radio Emergency Services participate in the ARRL Field Day, a nationwide event.

Heads Up for ARRL Field Day at the Bay County, FL EOC

Thanks to Jim Nelson, KO4YZI, for organizing the Panama City ARC/Bay County ARES Field Day at the Bay County EOC June 28/29, 2025. Jim updated our Beginner's Academy Zoom on June 2, 2025.