The next NOFARS meeting is Thursday, May 9th at Hogan Baptist Church, 8045 Hogan Rd. The meeting starts at 7:00pm and all are welcome to attend.
The program will include recent upgrades for the W4IZ 146.7/444.4 MHz repeater system at the city communications site atop the Wells Fargo building downtown. Construction is nearing completion after installation of new transmission lines.
The Amateur Radio station on board the USS Orleck is being readied for a new season of operation from the ship's communications area. The museum ship is now permanently anchored near Jaguar stadium at the former shipyard site. The ship is open to visitors daily except Monday & Tuesday.
Plans include participation in the 2024 Museum Ships Weekend on June 1-2 when dozens of similar operations will be on the air. Additional activations based on national and local commemorations are also possible. Operators and support people are needed to make these successful. More details will be forthcoming at NOFARS meetings and you can sign up to assist.
Additional help with restoration and maintenance is always appreciated. Pending projects include cable installation, equipment arrangement and general upkeep. See the Jax Naval Museum website to volunteer.
Here is a recent JaxToday article about USS Orleck.
FREE FLEA: Around 30 sellers participated with plenty of bargains. Thanks to all who contributed to W4IZ/R by purchasing prize tickets and making donations. Over $330 raised to offset costs of recent upgrades at the downtown site.
APRIL MEETING: At the April 13th meeting, Mike Robinson, KG2MM spoke about the Parks On The Air program and a half dozen POTA participants described their operations. Thanks to Mike for a very interesting program.
WANTED
**Tube-type Transmitters, Receivers, Test Equipment, Accessories.
**Hasselblad Camera Equipment
Contact Bob Meadows, W4RRD at 904-264-2946
E-mail rpmeadow@bellsouth.net
President----John Reynolds, W4IJJ
Vice President----Billy Williams, N4UF
Secretary----Chris Russell, KF4AAF
Treasurer----Todd Lovelace, K1KVA
Activities Manager----Mike Robinson, KG2MM
Director----Roger Knight, KI4PIL
Director----Randy Bahr, KI4RHQ