Echolink is Live on the W4RYZ Repeater

Echolink is now available on the 145.210 W4RYZ Repeater. This will allow stations out of the repeater coverage area to talk on the repeater via the internet. The node is node name is N4KGL-R. 

An amateur radio license is required to use Echolink. Please download, install, and run the EchoLink software first. This registers your call with the system. Then, return to the Validation page to proceed with your callsign validation.

To use your smartphone, download the Echolink App from the App Store on your phone. 

To use a computer download the Echolink software from echolink.org.

Select Node N4KGL-R

The node-link is located at my QTH. If there are any issues email lanekg@gmail.com

Thanks,

Greg N4KGL

 

Beginner's Academy: Digital Hotspots by KK4DIV

This video is an introduction to digital hotspots for amateur radio by Bob Plank KK4DIV. It was presented for the Panama City ARC Beginner's Academy Zoom meeting on February 17, 2021.

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Operate Winter Field Day Jan 30/31

The Winter Field Day on-the-air event is January 30/31. The event is similar to the ARRL Field Day and is growing every year. You can operate indoor, outdoor, or at home. See the rules at https://www.winterfieldday.com/ 

The purpose of WFD is to foster Ham camaraderie, field operation, emergency operating preparedness, and just plain on the air, outdoor fun in the midst of winter for American, Canadian, and DX Hams.

This year due to COVID, operate under your own call, list your club as Panama City ARC in your entry, and our club score will be aggregated in the WFD results. Use the text Panama City ARC exactly.

HNY,

Greg N4KGL

Finding RFI in Your Home - Chris VA3ECO

This was a Panama City ARC Beginner's Academy Talk on Zoom recorded on 12/30/20. Chris VA3ECO joins us from his island home in Ontario.

73 and Happy New Year!

Seasons Greetings from Panama City ARC

PCARC,

I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your families.

Have a safe and joyous holiday season.

Bob

WB8PAF

President PCARC

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Panama City Amateur Radio Club!

Phil Radford, N4STC, is a Silent Key

Phillip Paul Radford, 61, of Panama City, FL, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020.
Phil was born April 28, 1959, in Andalusia, Alabama. Phil was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and loyal friend. Phil's hobby was amateur radio. He was a longtime member of the Panama City Amateur Radio Club. Phil had many skills, both mechanical and electronic. He enjoyed fixing older equipment. He always encouraged newcomers and was ready to help hams with their station.  Phil was an outstanding club member and volunteered for many club projects.  The club will greatly miss Phil. Rest in peace. See his obituary here.

"Get On The Air" Talk for New and Returning Hams

This was a talk for our PCARC Beginner's Academy on Zoom.