WHO ARE THE LAKE WALES RADIO AMATEURS ?
The LWRA (Lake Wales Radio Amateurs) was founded in 1974 by local Hams and has over 60 active members on the roster. We are an ARRL Special Service Club. We are the leaders in our Amateur Radio communities who provide active training classes, publicity programs and actively pursue technical projects and operating activities.
The group is made up of folks from all walks of life with one common interest: Amateur Radio. Our membership consists of year round local residents and “Snow Birds”. Our activities include local chatter on our repeaters, family picnics, QRP (low transmitter power operating), DX (long distance) chasing, contesting, digital voice and data communications, and ARES. Some build and experiment with radios and computers. We encourage anyone with an interest in two-way communications, electronics, computers, or just a desire to learn something new to please contact us or drop in on one of our meetings or picnics. Our Monthly meetings are open to both Ham’s and the general public. Please feel free to stop by and visit.
LATEST LWRA BLOG POSTS
LWRA Ham Bytes – Week of 10/14/24
I certainly hope all faired well in the storm! I have had the opportunity to talk to several people on the radio, phone, SIGNAL, on
Posted in News
Comments Off on LWRA Ham Bytes – Week of 10/14/24
LWRA Ham Bytes Addendum – Tuesday 10/08/24
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SIGNAL THE FOLLOWING IS THE LINK TO UP TO DATE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS INCIDENT. FIRST AND FOREMOST, THIS INFORMATION IS
Posted in News
Comments Off on LWRA Ham Bytes Addendum – Tuesday 10/08/24
LWRA Ham Bytes – Week of 10/07/24
OH, MY AGAIN! WARNING, PLEASE PREPARE FOR POSSIBLE INTENSE WEATHER! I know everyone is already keenly aware that we are afront a potentially dangerous storm.
Posted in News
Comments Off on LWRA Ham Bytes – Week of 10/07/24
LWRA REPEATERS
Information:
- 147.330 MHz – PL 127.3 Hz. – Located near Lake Wales Senior High School – Lake Wales
- 442.425 MHz – PL 127.3 Hz – Located on the City of Dundee Water Tower – Dundee
Status (Since 11/20/23):
-
147.330 MHz: ONLINE – Motorola Commercial Repeater – Antenna Position inverted and slightly lower – Since 11/20/23.
-
147.330 MHz: ECHOLINK NODE: OFFLINE – New location for operation to be determined.
-
442.425 MHz: ONLINE – Yaesu DR2X repeater – running in Automatic Mode Selection – Since 9/26/23.
UPCOMING LWRA CLUB EVENTS
LWRA WEEKLY NET: Every Tuesday at 1930 – K4LKW UHF Repeater – 442.425 MHz, PL. 127.3 Hz.
LWRA WEEKLY RAGCHEW NET: Every Tuesday at 1945 or immediately following the conclusion of the LWRA Weekly Net – K4LKW VHF Repeater – 147.330 MHz, PL 127.3 Hz,.
LWRA NEXT MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING: The Thursday November 14, 2024 – LWRA Fire Station #1 – 253 W. Central Ave., Lake Wales, FL 33859. This will be the quarterly business meeting.
LWRA NEXT QRP AND TAILGATE TECH: Saturday October 26, 2024. – 0900 through 1200 – Lake Hartridge Park – 1775 Havendale Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33881, – 3rd Annual “Ham and Beans.” – still in need of sides.
LWRA MONTHLY VOLUNTEER EXAM SESSION: Saturday November 2, 2024 – 0900 EST – American Red Cross – 147 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881.
LWRA VOLUNTEER EXAM INFORMATION
The Lake Wales Radio Amateurs offer FREE Volunteer Licensing Exams with the Laurel VEC. These test sessions are offered free on the 1st Saturday of every month at the American Red Cross, Polk County Chapter in downtown Winter Haven. Registration is free. The deadline for registration is by 6:00 P.M., on the Thursday before exam day.
Please click on the License Exam tab in the menu at the top of the page for more information and how to register for an exam session.
CONTACTING THE LAKE WALES RADIO AMATEURS
Note: For the VE Exam Contact Form please click here for the VE Exam Registration Form