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Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) management decided on Thursday August 15, 2019 to end all support for SARNET. This is NOT the SARNET Administrator. This action will have an immediate affect on SARNET since ongoing maintenance activities have also been stopped. In addition, it will lead to the slow-death of SARNET as problems occur that are not addressed. It is particularly disturbing that this decision was made in the middle of hurricane season.

If you are willing, we need you to send a letter or email to the chief engineer of the FDOT. We have prepared a form letter for you to print, sign, and mail to the FDOT. A link to it is below. You can also cut and … Read the rest

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It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of one of our original UPARC founding members, Jim Keller W4WWJ.  Jim was a heck of a good guy, he helped me out a bunch getting my D-Star hotspot up and running a few  years ago.  He was always willing to help, and had a true love for all aspects of HAM radio.  Jim will be sorely missed by many.  RIP W4WWJ. 73.

Memorial services for James M. Keller, will be held Wednesday August 7, 2019 @ 2:00 PM @ Curlew United Methodist Church Dunedin, FL 34683.

Military Honors & Burial will be at Bay Pines National Cemetery on Thursday August 8, 2019 @ 1:00 PM @ 10,000 Bay Pines Blvd … Read the rest

We would like to thank Chief Maciuba for his support of UPARC over the past 5 years, and more importantly — his 35 years of service to the citizens of Palm Harbor.  Alan W4UB, Kevin KV4CT, and myself attended his retirement ceremony as he passed responsibilities over to the new Chief.

He’s leaving big shoes to be filled, but I can tell you that bay at Station #65 was filled with great fire fighers in which he’s certainly had a big hand in developing.

THANKS CHIEF MACIUBA for all you’ve done for us, and Palm Harbor.  Enjoy retirement, you deserve it.… Read the rest