Scott Roberts

NFL Section Newsletter – October 2019

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Scott RobertsOctober 5, 2019

Click the link below to open the October 2019 NFL Section ARES newsletter. 00-QST-NFL-October-2019Download … Continue reading →

2018 Clay County Fair

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Scott RobertsApril 11, 2018

Last week, the Clay County ARES group had the great opportunity to work with several of our served agencies at the Clay County Fair. We worked with Clay County Department of Emergency Management, National Weather Service, Clay County Fire/Rescue, The … Continue reading →

Northern Florida Section Manager

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Scott RobertsMay 22, 2018

I am running for the position of Northern Florida Section Manager. I look forward to serving both the Amateur Operators in the section as well as the agencies that we support. The future of amateur radio is bright. Exciting changes and … Continue reading →

NBC’s “Left Field”

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Scott RobertsFebruary 14, 2018

NBC’s “Left Field,” a new digital news unit, produced a video news story about the vital role that Amateur Radio plays in Hawaii’s emergency communications system We were also given permission from the producer of the piece (Sky Dylan-Robbins) to … Continue reading →

Preparation for Hurricane Irma

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Scott RobertsSeptember 8, 2017

Ken Amaro with First Coast News in Jacksonville attended our ARES Meeting this week. At this meeting we discussed our plans for Hurricane Irma and supporting our county. You can watch the news report here — http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/radio-operators-prep-for-irma/471413717 … Continue reading →

Why radio amateurs are called “HAMS”

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Scott RobertsJuly 29, 2017

(from Florida Skip Magazine – 1959) Have you ever wondered why radio amateurs are called “HAMS?” Well, it goes like this: The word “HAM” as applied to 1908 was the station CALL of the first amateur wireless stations operated by … Continue reading →

Live Interview on River City Live on News4Jax

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Scott RobertsJune 21, 2017

This morning, Joe Bassett, W1WCN and I had the opportunity to be live on the River City Live TV Show on News4Jax to do an interview about Amateur Radio and Field Day. Click here to view the interview. … Continue reading →

Maritime Mobile Service Net Relays Distress Call; Crew and Vessel Safe

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Scott RobertsMay 18, 2017

The Maritime Mobile Service Network (MMSN) recently served as a critical communication link after the sport fishing vessel Free Spirit put out a “mayday” distress call on VHF marine channel 16 after running into trouble in Mexican waters. Brian Stipak, … Continue reading →

Travel America and work Portable

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Scott RobertsMarch 9, 2018

Looking for a great way to travel, camp, work portable and save money — here you go! Passport America … Continue reading →

HF Mobile Antennas – Ham Nation

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Scott RobertsJanuary 23, 2017

Gordon West (WB6NOA) talks about HF mobile antennas, and getting the feed-point impedance at 50 Ohms. Also covered, is a recommendation on the type of antenna vehicle mounts to use, and those to avoid. (from QRZNOW.com) [youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Z7xEW_d7k”] … Continue reading →

	August 2020
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
						1 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 1, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 1, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •
2 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 2, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida Digital Net North Florida Digital Net Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 2, 2020 - 8:00 pm Location: 3.590 USB - PSK31 More details... Clay County ARES Training & Traffic Net Clay County ARES Training & Traffic Net Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: August 2, 2020 - 8:00 pm Location: 146.925 pl 156.7 More details... • • •	3 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 3, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 3, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... WWD Net WWD Net Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 3, 2020 - 8:00 pm Location: 146.700 PL 123.7 Repeater Description: Wacky Wing Ding Net More details... • • •	4 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 4, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 4, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •	5 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 5, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 5, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... Duval County ARES Net Duval County ARES Net Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: August 5, 2020 - 8:30 pm Location: 146.700 PL 123.7 Repeater More details... • • •	6 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 6, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 6, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •	7 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 7, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 7, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •	8 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 8, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 8, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •
9 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 9, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida Digital Net North Florida Digital Net Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 9, 2020 - 8:00 pm Location: 3.590 USB - PSK31 More details... Clay County ARES Training & Traffic Net Clay County ARES Training & Traffic Net Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: August 9, 2020 - 8:00 pm Location: 146.925 pl 156.7 More details... • • •	10 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 10, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 10, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... WWD Net WWD Net Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 10, 2020 - 8:00 pm Location: 146.700 PL 123.7 Repeater Description: Wacky Wing Ding Net More details... • • •	11 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 11, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 11, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •	12 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 12, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 12, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... Duval County ARES Net Duval County ARES Net Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: August 12, 2020 - 8:30 pm Location: 146.700 PL 123.7 Repeater More details... • • •	13 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 13, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 13, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •	14 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 14, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 14, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •	15 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 15, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 15, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •
16 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 16, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida Digital Net North Florida Digital Net Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 16, 2020 - 8:00 pm Location: 3.590 USB - PSK31 More details... Clay County ARES Training & Traffic Net Clay County ARES Training & Traffic Net Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: August 16, 2020 - 8:00 pm Location: 146.925 pl 156.7 More details... • • •	17 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 17, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 17, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... WWD Net WWD Net Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 17, 2020 - 8:00 pm Location: 146.700 PL 123.7 Repeater Description: Wacky Wing Ding Net More details... • • •	18 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 18, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 18, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •	19 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 19, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 19, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... Duval County ARES Net Duval County ARES Net Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: August 19, 2020 - 8:30 pm Location: 146.700 PL 123.7 Repeater More details... • • •	20 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 20, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 20, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •	21 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 21, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 21, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •	22 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 22, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 22, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •
23 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 23, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida Digital Net North Florida Digital Net Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 23, 2020 - 8:00 pm Location: 3.590 USB - PSK31 More details... Clay County ARES Training & Traffic Net Clay County ARES Training & Traffic Net Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: August 23, 2020 - 8:00 pm Location: 146.925 pl 156.7 More details... • • •	24 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 24, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 24, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... WWD Net WWD Net Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 24, 2020 - 8:00 pm Location: 146.700 PL 123.7 Repeater Description: Wacky Wing Ding Net More details... • • •	25 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 25, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 25, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •	26 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 26, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 26, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... Duval County ARES Net Duval County ARES Net Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: August 26, 2020 - 8:30 pm Location: 146.700 PL 123.7 Repeater More details... • • •	27 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 27, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 27, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •	28 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 28, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 28, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •	29 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 29, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 29, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... • •
30 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 30, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida Digital Net North Florida Digital Net Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 30, 2020 - 8:00 pm Location: 3.590 USB - PSK31 More details... Clay County ARES Training & Traffic Net Clay County ARES Training & Traffic Net Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: August 30, 2020 - 8:00 pm Location: 146.925 pl 156.7 More details... • • •	31 Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Florida Phone Traffic Net (FPTN) Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 31, 2020 - 8:00 am Location: 3.940 Description: http://www.fptn3940.net More details... North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) North Florida ARES Net (NFAN) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 31, 2020 - 10:00 am Location: 3.950 (Alt 7.242 / 7.247) More details... WWD Net WWD Net Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 31, 2020 - 8:00 pm Location: 146.700 PL 123.7 Repeater Description: Wacky Wing Ding Net More details... • • •

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