What a wonderful week! As some of you know the LWRA well represented the community at the memorial service for the MIA vet in Lake Wales. We had 10 folks come out to pay honor to this soldier. Some of us lined the entrance with flags in hand, tears in eye and a proud and grateful heart as the procession passed. Some stayed and observed the honor of Silver Star, Clustered Purple Heart, other medals as well as full military honors. Thank you for all who assisted.
Then we had 24 folks brave the weather and come to our QRP at Lake Shipp. The atmosphere was a little different with all-in-one area, we had up to, at one time, 8 stations operating, new antennas that we normally have not seen. We also had some great trouble shooting lessons for one station.
Because we are on the radio more, thanks to John (W4JFS) & Russ’ (N4RTD) suggestion of the ‘Flavor of the week’. A couple came who have radios and listen to us a lot, who are working on attaining their HAM Lic. (BTY another ‘catch’ from the GMRS world) and W4JFS Polk Schools Radio Society member student Andrew who is excited about working on getting his license as well. Great time to welcome the folks into the friendly confines of amateur radio. Thanks to the QRP crew and the ‘Big Dogs” for their work on this.
As far as next month’s (June) QRP stand by for updates, maybe in the middle of this week regarding that.
Don’t forget the nets: We need ya!
Check out W4JFS’ ‘flavor of the day’ (what repeater we are highlighting that day) on Signal Chat.
Don’t forget WINLINK Monday: We need you here too!
Net information on the next page
Anyone looking for tower sections contact me at jml610@comcast.net
Don’t forget use LWRA Signal Club & Swap group to find or create great deals on this medium. One average items only stay active for a few days before they are sold.
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Daily VHF/UHF Net Listings – Polk County
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DAY
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TIME
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REPEATER(S)
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NET NAME
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Daily
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2030
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NI4CE (Analog) Repeater System
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Eagle Net: NTS Traffic Net
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Monday
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1900
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146.625 MHz – N4EMH Repeater
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Hardee County ARES Net
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Monday
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1930
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NI4CE (Analog) Repeater System
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WCF Section ARES/Information Net
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Monday
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2000
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442.025 MHz – W4CLL NXDN
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NXDN “Polie Bottom” Net
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Tuesday
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1900
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GMRS Bartow Repeater
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Polk County GMRS Net
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Tuesday
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1930
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442.425 MHz – LWRA Repeater
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LWRA Weekly Net
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Tuesday
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1930
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NI4CE (Analog) Repeater System
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Skywarn Information Net
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Wednesday
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1900
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WC4PEM Repeater System
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Polk County ARES Net
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Wednesday
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1930
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NI4CE NXDN Repeater System
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Florida NXDN Net
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Thursday
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1830
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146.685 MHz – LARC Repeater
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LARC Fusion Net
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Thursday
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1930
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146.685 MHz – LARC Repeater
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LARC Weekly Net
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Thursday
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2100
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NI4CE (Analog) Repeater System
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WCF Section Technical Net
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One last thing.
Check out the WINLINK Monday with Gary today, you can find more information on the
www.polkares.org/WINLINK
73 and I hope to ‘see ya on the air.’
Mike
KB4FHP jml610@comcast.net call 863-412-2467