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URGENT Action Required for the Amateur Radio Parity Act!

By Tom Schaefer NY4I on 11/21/2016

From the ARRL:

Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), is still not supporting H.R. 1301 / S.253 the Amateur Radio Parity Act.

In fact, Senator Nelson has placed a “hold” on the legislation, effectively barring consideration of the Bill despite its widespread bipartisan support. If this hold isn’t removed, the bill will die in the Senate and require the process to completely start over when the new Congress begins on January 1, 2017.

You are one of well over 40,000 licensed Amateur Radio operators living in Florida. Many of you already live … Click for more

Science Festival a Success

By Bob Wanek N2ESP on 10/23/2016

SPARC participated in the St Petersburg Science Festival again this year. The photos below show our hobby can still draw a crowd. Thanks to Leslie, WA4EEZ and Roger, K4SHI for the loan of their HF transceiver and Ron, KP2N for loaning his power supply. Making this effort a success were: Dave, KR4U; John, KI4UIP; Dee, N4GD; Ed NZ1Q; Bob, NB2G and Bob, N2ESP.

spsf16-setup1 — John, KI4UIP and Dave, KR4U begin setup of our booth.

spsf16-setup3 — Dave, KR4U; John, KI4UIP and Dee, N4GD continue with booth setup.

spsf16-kids5 — Our demonstration begins to draw a

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Help Support SPARC at Science Fest

By Bob Wanek N2ESP on 09/06/2016

SPARC will again be participating in the St. Petersburg Science Festival. This event is designed to

Not a bad place to spend a Saturday... — Last years demonstration

provide children hands-on access to the wide world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math).

If you are interested in being part of SPARC’s ham radio demonstration team, please contact Bob, N2ESP. Additional details on the festival can be found by clicking here.

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Field Day 2016

By Bob Wanek N2ESP on 04/08/2016

By Coy, KK4JMP, Field Day Chairman

Objective

Field Day 2016, a local and national amateur radio association promoted by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), as an educational, radio operating and public relations event where radio operators all over America work and make as many contacts as possible on all amateur radio bands throughout Florida and across the nation and some foreign countries and regions under abnormal conditions and unique radio operating situations. Field Day experiences helps to develop skills among amateur radio operators to meet the challenges of emergency … Click for more

2015 SPARC Plug Award Winner Announced

By Bob Wanek N2ESP on 02/05/2016

John Toth, KI4UIP was awarded the SPARC Plug Award for 2015 at the After Holidays Party.

2015 SPARC Plug Award — Bob N2ESP (L) presents award to John KI4UIP (R). photo by AI4QP

The award is given for exceptional service to the club. Thanks John for all the extra effort you gave to make SPARC the successful club that it is. More photos of the After he Holidays party are available in the SPARC Gap.

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SPARC Eyeball QSL Cards Available

By Bob Wanek N2ESP on 11/12/2015

In order to promote our club, SPARC “eyeball” QSL cards are available free to members. These cards are business card size versions of our world famous W4GAC QSL cards, and feature our web address and Mr. Sun on the reverse side.

Carry a few in your wallet or in your car. When asked about the world’s greatest hobby, simply hand out a card. Personalizing the card with your name and call is encouraged.

Cards are available at all club meetings.