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SUMMARY:USS Orleck Amateur Radio Society (OARS) Museum Ships on the Air Event
DESCRIPTION:The Orleck Amateur Radio Society (OARS) will be participating in the annual Museum Ships on the Air Event. \nJun 6-7\, 1300Z-2100Z\, WJ4DD\nJacksonville\, FL.\nUSS Orleck Amateur Radio Society (OARS)\n14.250 14.320 7.190 7.250\nQSL. Kenneth Krull\, 6143 Winding Bridge Dr\, Jacksonville\, FL 32277. \nPlease contact Ken to schedule a time to operate. Normal hours will be 0800-1600 local. \nCurrent Registered Operators\nSaturday 6 Sep\nJohn Reynolds W4IJJ 0730-1300\nLarry Krull KO4OPE 0730-1600\nStephen Grant KB4YKC 0730-1300\nPat Geer KB4BKX 0730-1600\nPaul Locke KB4PML 1200-1600 \nSunday 7 Sep\nJohn Reynolds W4IJJ 0800-1300\nPat Geer KB4BKX 0800-1600\nSteve Shell KO4SMF 0800-1200\nSam Handcock K4NAV 1200-1600 \nUnknown/Possible\nBruce Sherman N4OQV\nDick Gross W1KSO
URL:https://nofarsjax.org/event/uss-orleck-amateur-radio-society-oars-museum-ships-on-the-air-event/
CATEGORIES:NOFARS Events,OARS Events,ORLECK Events
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual USS Orleck Pearl Harbor Remembrance Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Welcome aboard the USS Orleck for the Pearl Harbor day remembrance and car show.  In addition to the remembrance your can see some of the nicest cars in Jacksonville on display.  OARS/NOFARS amateur radio operators will be on the air in Radio Central.  Ship tour passes are available for NOFARS members from Pat Geer (KB4BKX)\, pat@geerservices.com.\nFamily Fun Presented By:\nNapa Auto Care\, The Corvette Club Jacksonville and\nThe USS Orleck Jax Naval Museum\nCAR SHOW IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC\nThere will be a special reduced rate of $8.86\nto tour the USS Orleck!\nPre Registration For Cars: Prime spots – Ship tour Voucher – Swag Bag &\n1 Complimentary Raffle Ticket  (More can be purchased) \nPRE-REGISTER TO SHOW YOUR CAR\nShow Car Arrival Line up 0800-0930\nShip Yard grass parking lot\nJags-S lot. Across from Maxwell House Downtown \n610 East Bay Street Jacksonville Fl 32202 \nFood Trucks\nMusic\n50/50 Raffle\nDay of Event $30 cash only – No Swag bag or tour ticket. \nCar entry Paperwork & number handed out at Registration table day of event. \n10:00am Opening Military Ceremony\n2:00 pm Prizes\nAll day Raffle\, Music\, Food and Public ship tours \nSponsorships and club entries welcome\ninfo@BJO1957@gmail.com \nShip Information\nEvents@Jaxnavalmuseum.org
URL:https://nofarsjax.org/event/2nd-annual-uss-orleck-pearl-harbor-remembrance-car-show/
LOCATION:USS Orleck\, 610 E Bay St\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202
CATEGORIES:NOFARS Events,OARS Events
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SUMMARY:Museum Ships On the Air Weekend 2025
DESCRIPTION:The annual Museum Ships on the Air Weekend is a non-contest event for amateur radio operators. The event allows amateur radio operators to contact museum ships and participate in a unique “on-the-air” experience.  It’s held annually the first weekend in June\, beginning at 0000Z on the first day and running through 2359Z on the second day. \nIt’s open to museum ships and museums worldwide\, with ships from various countries participating.  Participants can operate on any amateur frequency\, with many ships operating in the general portion of the bands. The event is not limited to a specific location\, as it involves ships from around the world. \nShips like the USS Orleck\, USS Silversides\, and others participated in the 2023 and 2024 events.  The USS Orleck in Jacksonville\, Florida\, is a museum ship that participates in the event\, offering tours and broadcast locations. \nMany museum ships are members of the Historic Naval Ships Association.
URL:https://nofarsjax.org/event/museum-ships-on-the-air-weekend-2025/
LOCATION:USS Orleck\, 610 E Bay St\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202
CATEGORIES:NOFARS Events,OARS Events
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Special Event Broadcast Orleck Amateur Radio Society (OARS)
DESCRIPTION:Amateur radio operators from NOFARS and OARS will be broadcasting from the USS Orleck radio shack to honor and remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces on May 26\, 2025. Although the Orleck will be closed for regular tours\, our radiomen will be on the air using our club call sign WJ4DD! We will be broadcasting on HF bands mainly\, but you may be able to catch us our new downtown Jacksonville repeater WJ4DD.
URL:https://nofarsjax.org/event/memorial-day-special-event-broadcast-orleck-amateur-radio-society-oars/
CATEGORIES:NOFARS Events,OARS Events
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