Beginning immediately, the Fair Lawn (NJ) Amateur Radio Club (FLARC) began to hold a nightly health and welfare net during the coronavirus outbreak. It is held at 7PM EDT on the W2NPT FLARC repeater which is 145.470 (-) PL 167.9 or via Echolink The net is self-directed and all are amateurs are welcome to check in stay in touch and pass along information and support. The opening night of the net (March 14th) saw 14 members and guests check-in from New Jersey and Florida. The Monday night Near and Far net remains unchanged beginning at 8PM EDT. If you have any questions, please contact Ed Efchak at 802-282-6700 or at wx2r@arrl.net. For more information, please visit the club's website at www.fairlawnarc.org or call 201-791-3841. March 15, 2020 ###
