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 Hamfest
Information on our Hamfest on January 10th and 11th 2025 will be available soon!
UPCOMING EVENTS
FMARC Board of Directors Meeting – October 8th – 7:00 p.m.
License Exam Session – October 10th at 6:30 p.m.
Swap Shop – October 12th – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Club POTA at Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area – October 19th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
FMARC General Meeting – October 29th – 7:00 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 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 September 12th Exam Session:
Robert Berkley, KQ4ULA – Upgrade to Amateur Extra
Kathleen Provenzano, KQ4SYA – Upgrade to General
Scott Thompson, KQ4VHZ – New Technician
Rick Zurbriggen, KQ4VIP – New Technician
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Ham Invigoration Session
November 16th, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Are you a newly licensed Amateur Radio Operator? Do you have questions about various aspects of the hobby? This session may be for you. Click here for more information!
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ARRL Field Day 2024 – Pictures
Click Here to See Pictures
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 |