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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
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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.
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Club repeaters: are available for
use by all licensed amateurs. For
more information about our
repeaters.
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Our goals for 2012
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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
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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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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.
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