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 24th & 25th 2026!

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.

The Winter Field Day event aims to help participants improve their preparedness for disasters and enhance their operational abilities in adverse conditions. Amateur radio operators have the freedom to use frequencies on the HF, VHF, or UHF bands while employing voice, CW, and digital transmissions. The event designates specific objectives to encourage a diverse range of activities, including the use of non-commercial power sources, the deployment of multiple antennas, establishing satellite contacts, and more. Click here to read more about the history and purpose of winter field day.

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

Stay Tuned to Groups.io for details!