Get on the Air

With the Sunshine Net

Join us every morning at 8:30 am for the Sunshine Net.  This very popular net receives check-ins from across southwest and west-central Florida and is one of the oldest nets still operating in Florida. 

You can find us on the WX4E repeater system, which is located in Punta Gorda, Florida, and is hosted by the Charlotte Amateur Radio Society.  The WX4E is a linked pair of repeaters operating on 146.745 MHz (-) and 444.975 MHz (+), both with a PL tone of 136.5.

With the CARS 6-Meter and 2-Meter Nets

The Charlotte Amateur Radio Society’s 6-meter net meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm on 50.200 MHz (USB). Our 2-meter net is held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm on 146.500 MHz (FM) simplex. Often, we will operate alternate modes as training after the net.

Get Together

Come to Club Meetings

Please visit us at one of our monthly club meetings held at the New Life Church, Lenox Hall Meeting Room, 507 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL  33950 on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM.  

Currently, we also simulcasting our meetings on ZOOM. Please see our groups.io page for the invitation to join our monthly club meetings.

Join CARS-FL@groups.io

You can also join us on our groups.io page by visiting CARS-FL@groups.io. This is a great resource and a place to ask questions and exchange ideas.

Get Active

Mark your Calendars now!

Winter Field Day – January 23rd & 24th 2027

Winter Field Day is an exciting annual event for amateur radio enthusiasts, taking place on the last full weekend of January. It offers a unique opportunity for radio operators to set up field operations in remote locations, enabling them to connect with other participants worldwide. You may choose to participate solo or get your your friends, family, or whole club involved. Winter Field Day is organized by the Winter Field Day Association. The association strongly believes that ham radio operators should practice portable emergency communications in winter environments. This is because freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and other hazards pose unique operational concerns.

We welcome the public to come learn more about ham radio!

Location and map: 29075 Riverview Ln, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

Stay Tuned to Groups.io for details!