Welcome to the Gold Coast Radio Club
Pompano Beach Florida
Last updatedJanuary 4, 2012
All are welcome to join us at our monthly meetings held the 4th Tuesday of every month, except December, at 7:30 PM in the auditorium of the Imperial Point Hospital. Amateur license testing at 6:00 PM preceeding each meeting.. REMEMBER, there is no longer a requirement for Morse Code so now is a great time to upgrade your license or to join the growing ranks of Amateur Radio operators. "Be a HAM"
         









   
                    
                  

          Welcome to the Gold Coast
          Amateur Radio Association

The GCARA is one of the oldest ham radio clubs in South Florida with a growing membership of about 237 licensed operators. The club was founded in 1969 by its first trustee, Charles D. Ritchie, (Chuck) (W4BUG) SK, back when amateur radio, VHF, UHF, and HF repeaters were a technical challenge.
Keep in mind that the amateur radio operator is often the unseen hero during emergencies when other means fail to operate. In this high technology information age, there is still a need for the dedicated amateur, and our club stands ready to provide any public service communications should it be called upon to do so.

                          Dues

 We have been fortunate to receive a few donations but, they will not last forever. If you are in arrears, please pay your dues and remain in good standing with the club.  

          Meeting Attendance 2011
                        January 58
                        February 55
                          March 62
                           April 71
                           May 46
                           June 54
                            July 59
                         August 52
                       September 46
                         October 52
                        November 60
   


                        NEWS
               Program Update

This month our Special Keynote Speaker will be Mr. Julio Ripoll WD4NHC.  He is from the National Hurricane Center and will be discussing how you can help out as Amateur Radio Operators.
The Haiti Earthquake mission will also be examined. You are always welcome to join us for dinner in the hospital cafeteria around 5:15 PM before each meeting.

Printed Circuit Newsletter

We have returned to publishing the Printed Circuit Newsletter for our club members. It will provide timely and  pertinent information on amateur radio, our club, and our repeaters to keep everyone up to date. We are also selling ad space for those businesses that would like to take advantage of an inexpensive means to reach our audience.
For more information   click here.
Download Newsletter  click here.
Club repeaters: are available for use by all licensed amateurs. For more information about our repeaters.
Click here.
Our goals for 2012
MEETINGS and TESTING
Tuesday, January 24 2012
Testing   6:00 - 7:00
Meeting  7:30 - 8:30
Walk-ins are welcome
No one accepted after 6:15 pm
Please bring a pencil, copy of your license, and the $15.00 fee
More info
If you haven't yet, renewed this years membership  or, if you would like to join our club, just click on the link below. You will then download a membership application,in PDF format, that you can print, fill out, and mail with your check, to the address printed at the top of the application.         
           Membership Application.                                                     
                  Free online exams

Thinking of upgrading your license?Well, Hamilton Carter, KD0FNR, has created a set of free online exam practice tests that you may find useful.
             Check out his web site.                   
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       Saturday morning breakfast

All are welcome to join us each Saturday morning at 7:30 am for breakfast and gab session at JJ's Diner on 31st Avenue just south of Cyrpess Creek on the West side.

Don't forget to visit our

SPONSORS PAGE

These are the folks that support our club. Make sure we, in turn,  support them.
Thinking about becoming a "Ham"?
Look at what some school systems are presenting in their classrooms. Get an idea of what is being done to expand the hobby and extend the pleasure of ham radio around the country. Check out more on the Links page.

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  1. Have Fun with our hobby!
   2. More great guest speakers
   3. Have Fun with our hobby!
   4. 3nd Annual Festivus Picnic
       And 1st ever Free Flea
   5. Have Fun with our hobby!
   6. Increase Knowledge
   7. Another Lighthouse Event
   8. Another great Field Day
   9. Have Fun with our hobby!
  10. More Great Luncheons
  11. Have Fun with our hobby!
  12. Mike's Electronics
  13. Have Fun with our hobby!

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