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We will be testing this Saturday, February 4th

Posted on January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 By Michael M
Announcements, Testing

Now is the opportunity to sit for your technician or upgrade your current license.

We administer all elements of the amateur radio exams every other month, on the first Saturday of the month, at the Cox Science Center in West Palm Beach. 

Testing begins at 10:00 a.m. When you get to the front door let them know you are here for the amateur radio exam and they will get you to our room. Below is an ARRL link on what to bring Saturday.

Any questions, register and post on our forms here – https://wpbarg.com/phpbb/ or contact us directly here – https://wpbarg.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=contactadmin

http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session

Cox Science Center
4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Last Night’s Meeting & More

Posted on January 26, 2023January 31, 2023 By Michael M
Activities, Announcements, Meetings

As always, it was great seeing everyone. At each meeting we always miss a couple of different faces, so we look forward to seeing you at our next meeting! Visitors are always welcome!

It was a great meeting, and with the participation and ideas of our members, we got a lot done, including a new monthly activity for the spring. 

Ed (WX2R) provided an informative and impressive presentation. He really understands marketing and the dynamics of this industry. Thanks, Ed!

Saturday in the Park

No, this isn’t Chicago’s hit in the ’70s. Due in part to the success of our picnic, we’ve got a new activity that’s going to begin next month – “Saturday in the Park.” It will be the Saturday that follows our Wednesday monthly meeting, so next month that’s going to be February 25th at 10:00 a.m. 

While the weather is cool, this will be a monthly, informal get-together that will include radio work for those who are interested. All are invited. We are also going to coordinate this with our sister club, the Fair Lawn Amateur Radio Club (FLARC), in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, to make HF contacts up there. 

Bring food, drink and snacks for yourself, and anything you may like to share, and radio gear if you’d like to participate. 

Click here for directions – https://wpbarg.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=100

Hamcation

Several of our members are going to be attending Hamcation this year in Orlando. If you’ve never been, I can highly recommend it. Click here for more information on Hamcation – https://www.hamcation.com/

We’re going to coordinate getting together while we’re up there, and there was some talk of doing POTA activations on the way back. I’m setting up a topic in our WPBARG Forum for additional discussion and coordination. 

Click here for that – https://wpbarg.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=101

No Meeting In December

Posted on December 21, 2022January 26, 2023 By Michael M
Announcements, Meetings

There is no meeting in December. Our next meeting will be January 25th. Before that, on January 21, we have our picnic, which starts at 10:00 a.m. We will be posting directions in our WPBARG Forum.

Do you have portable gear? Bring it! It’s going to be a picnic and a Run What You Brung!

In addition to the picnic, we’re going to have some portable fun. Don’t have any portable gear? No problem… we share! Come on out, have some fun, and maybe get some ideas if you’re thinking of building your own go box, or share your ideas with others who may be considering building theirs.

WPBARG Picnic & Portable Fun – January 21st

Posted on December 17, 2022January 30, 2023 By Michael M
Activities, Announcements

We will be having our first picnic of 2023 on January 21st.

Do you have portable gear? Bring it! It’s a picnic and a Run What You Brung!

In addition to the picnic, we’re going to have some portable fun. Don’t have any portable gear? No problem… we share! Come on out, have some fun, and maybe get some ideas if you’re thinking of building your own go box, or share your ideas with others who may be considering on building theirs.

More information is here – https://wpbarg.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=87 and here https://wpbarg.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=92

Last Night’s Holiday Party

Posted on December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 By Michael M
Activities

We had our holiday party last night and I think everyone had a great time… I know I sure did!

This is the type of activity we will be doing more of. There also was some interesting conversation on how we could be more engaged in our community. We will discuss more of that at our next meeting in January. Before that meeting, we have our picnic on January 21, 2023. More information on that is here – https://wpbarg.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=87


For some photos Dirk (N4AN) took and sent us to post, go here –  https://wpbarg.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=88 Thank you, Dirk!

WPBARG Holiday Party

Posted on November 17, 2022December 15, 2022 By Michael M
Activities, Announcements

December 14th

For more information – https://wpbarg.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=62

Note: There is no meeting in December

Amateur Radio Testing Saturday, December 3 @ 10:00 a.m.

Posted on November 17, 2022January 30, 2023 By Michael M
Announcements, Testing

More information here – https://wpbarg.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=61

Officer Elections Tonight – 11/16/2022

Posted on November 16, 2022December 15, 2022 By Michael M
Elections
We had our elections tonight and the following are the Officers for the 2023 Year. They will be installed at the January Meeting. Congratulations to each of you. We look forward to a successful and fun year!

Officers

  • President – Michael M (K1WX)
  • Vice President – Marcos M (KK4OPI)
  • Secretary – Randy P (KO4WTM)
  • Treasurer – Chris H (AJ1Q)

Directors

  • Michael B (K4MIA)
  • Marc W (W2MBW)
  • Richard S (KM4RYM)

Committee Chairs

  • IT and Web Admin – Marcus M (KK4OPI)
  • Testing and Education – Richard S (KM4RYN)
  • Field Day – Tony G (N2SIQ)
As the holidays approach, we will all be busy, but come January we are hitting the ground running! We have several activates in the hopper, beginning with our picnic on January 21. You won’t want to miss that one, so stay tuned for more information!   

Reminder – This Wednesday is our monthly meeting

Posted on November 13, 2022December 9, 2022 By Michael M
Announcements, Meetings

As announced at last month’s meeting and posted to our Forum, due to the holiday, November’s meeting will be on the 16th.

Last Night’s Meeting 10-26-22

Posted on October 27, 2022December 9, 2022 By Michael M
Meetings

It was a productive and fun meeting last night. For a quick recap, see this post – https://wpbarg.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=54

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