Winlink

Polk ARES Message Monday

NEW FORMS FOR 2026

Send your Winlink Message to K4GHB anytime each Monday.
– On the 1st Monday use the Winlink Check In Form.
– On the 2nd Monday use the General->Humanitarian Needs Form.
– On the 3rd Monday use the Radiogram->Quick Welfare Message Form to send a Health and Welfare Status. Add your phone number to text a copy to yourself.
– On the 4th Monday use the General -> Bulletin Form.
– On the 5th Monday use the ICS Forms -> ICS 213 General Message Form.

Net Control will issue a report each week to all participants.

Step by Step Instructions

Link to Winlink FAQ – Question – Q650 has more details.

Use RepeaterBook.com to find amateur radio repeaters. Click here or on the logo above.
Links:
ARRL West Central Florida Section
ARRL WCF ARES Emergency Communications Page
Amateur Radio Exams (no fee)
Polk County Amateur Radio Clubs:
Lake Wales Repeater Association (LWRA) is a group of folks from all walks of life with one common interest, Amateur Radio. The meetings are held at 7pm at the Lake Wales Fire Station 1, 253 W Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853. The club's K4LKW UHF repeater can be found on 442.425+ MHz with a 127.3 PL. The K4LKW VHF repeater is on 147.330+ with a 127.3 PL. The club also sponsors VE testing on the first Saturday of each month. For more information about the LWRA, visit https://lwra.us
Lakeland Amateur Radio Club (LARC) meets on every second Monday of each month at 7pm at Parkview Baptist Church, 509 E. Parkview Place, Lakeland, FL 33801. The club's K4LKL VHF repeater can be found on 146.685+ MHz with a PL tone of 127.3. The club also sponsors VE testing at 5:30pm at the same location on the second Monday of every month. For more information, visit the Lakeland Amateur Radio Club Web site at https://lakelandarc.org

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