Welcome to the Gold Coast Radio Club
Pompano Beach Florida
Last updated April 31, 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 2012
                        January 58
                        February 52
                          March 45
                           April 65
                           May 
                           June
                            July
                         August 
                       September
                         October
                        November
   


                        NEWS
               Program Update

This month our Special Keynote Guest
Speaker will be none other than yours
truly Joey Jet, N4ZUW, will offer a
presentation on his flying career along
with a power point presentation and lots
of neat pictures.  Yes, this will definitely
be an "I love me" show done in the
famous Joey Jet style. What can I say,
guest speakers are starting to dry up. 
You are always welcome to join us for
dinner in the hospital cafeteria around
5:15 PM before each meeting. …If you
dare.

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, May 22, 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
                  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.                   
Great Info on Solar Cycles Site
       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


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.

                     Click Here
  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!

We are now
on Facebook
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.