Welcome to the digital home of the
Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club Inc.
Po Box 061183 Fort Myers, FL 33906-1183
Phone: (941) 275-9145
Club Call: W4LX
The Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to further the hobby of amateur radio in and around Lee County, including Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Estero, Bonita Springs, Sanibel, and Fort Myers Beach.
Home of the Southwest Florida Regional Hamfest
For more information on the Southwest Florida Hamfest, Click Here.
For Pictures from the 2025 Southwest Florida Hamfest, Click Here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Swap Shop – February 22th – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Including a Workshop: Digital Radios – Show and Tell
FMARC Club POTA – February 24th – 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area (US-6302)
FMARC General Meeting – February 25th – 7:00 p.m.
Swap Shop – March 8th – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
FMARC Board Meeting – March 11th- 7:00 p.m.
License Exam Session – March 13th at 6:30 p.m.
Monday Night (7:00 p.m.) Meeting on the Air is on the Linked Repeater System. All Amateur Radio Operators are welcomed – FMARC Club Members as well as guests.
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FMARC Winter Field Day – 2025
Click Here to See Pictures
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FMARC Club Members Interviewed by WGCU (PBS/NPR) Radio
Highlights included the diversity of the hobby, ARISS, and the critical role Ham Radio plays in Emergency Communications
Click to hear the broadcast
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Zoom Information for FMARC Meetings
For those who are unable to attend in person, you may participate in FMARC General Meetings or FMARC Board Meetings via Zoom. Click on the appropriate link:
FMARC Board Meetings: Click Here
FMARC General Meetings: Click Here
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Congratulations to Hams Who Had
Success at our Recent Testing Session
From the February 13th Exam Session:
David Broughton, KR4AJM – Upgraded General
Scott Bieber, KR4BLB – New Technician
Paul Ferrell, KR4BKW- New Technician
Ronal Aguillard, KR4BKX- New Technician
David Greenbaum, KR4BKY- New Technician
John Morse, KR4ALT – Upgraded Amateur Extra
James Smith, KQ4SZH – Upgraded Amateur Extra
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ARRL Field Day 2024 – Pictures
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ARRL Info and links
RATPAC
Radio Amateur Training Planning and Activities Committee
Although not affiliated with the ARRL, RATPAC is made up of ARRL Section Managers, appointed ARRL field leaders, and other members of the amateur radio community. It hosts Zoom presentations twice weekly for amateur radio operators worldwide
All Hazards Guide Lee County Florida
This Website is Dedicated to the Memory of
Tom Muye, AC4TM Former Webmaster, Mentor,
FMARC President and our Friend. 73 OM
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
ALL EMERGENCIES 911
NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS
| NAME | NUMBER |
|---|---|
| Animal Control | (239) 432-2083 |
| Bonita Springs Utilities Water | (239) 992-0711 |
| Cape Coral PD & FD | (239) 574-3223 |
| Comcast | (239) 432-9277 |
| Fish and Wildlife | (863) 648-3200 |
| Florida Power and Light | (239) 262-1322 |
| Fort Myers PD | (239) 321-7700 |
| Lee County Fire & EMS | (239) 337-2000 |
| Lee County Sheriff Headquarters | (239) 477-1200 |
| Lee County Sherriff Office | (239) 477-1000 |
| LCEC Lee County Electric Cooperative | (239) 656-2300 (800) 599-2356 |
| Waste Pro | (239) 337-0800 |