2026 Field Day, June 27 – 28 at Quiet Waters Park
Last Chance to order your Official 2026 GCARA Field Day T-Shirt!
If you have not yet ordered this year’s special GCARA Field Day T-shirt, now is your last opportunity.
Order your shirt before the deadline and pick it up at the June meeting — no shipping charges and no waiting!
The shirts have been very popular and are a great way to show your GCARA spirit during Field Day weekend.
Order Here: https://hamready.com/products/parc-fd26-field-day-patriotic-special-limited-edition-t-shirt-copy
Upcoming Events
GCARA General Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, June 23rd
Please join us at 7:00 PM at the Broward Health North Conference Center.
This month’s featured presentation will be “AllStarLink – Connecting Amateur Radio Around the World” presented by Mike Sams, KF4ZW.
Mike’s Amateur Radio journey began at the age of 14 when he earned his first amateur license. Since then, he has spent decades exploring and advancing communications technology, with particular interests in repeater systems, networking, and modern radio communications. We are fortunate to have Mike share his knowledge and experience with GCARA members as he introduces us to the world of AllStarLink.
AllStarLink has become one of the most popular networking technologies in Amateur Radio, allowing operators to connect repeaters, personal nodes, and radio systems across town, across the country, and around the world. Mike will explain how AllStarLink works, what equipment is required, and how amateur radio operators can take advantage of this powerful and rapidly growing network.
Whether you are new to AllStarLink or already considering setting up your own node, this presentation promises to be both informative and practical.
In addition, Field Day Chairman Kenny Hollenbeck, KE4NC, will provide our Final Field Day Preparations Update. With ARRL Field Day just days away, Kenny will review operating plans, volunteer opportunities, setup schedules, station assignments, and other important information to help make this year’s event a success.
Field Day volunteers are still welcome, and we encourage everyone interested in participating to attend this important briefing.
Broward Health North
201 E Sample Road
Deerfield Beach, FL
Conference Room (across from main entrance)
Networking at 7:00pm
Meeting at 7:30pm
Meetings are usually the 4th Tuesday of the month.
Holidays can change the date so PLEASE CHECK BACK.
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2026 GCARA – Field Day:
June 27 – 28 at Quiet Waters Park
ARRL Field Day is the largest annual amateur (ham) radio emergency preparedness exercise and operating event in North America. Every year on the fourth weekend in June, over 30,000 operators set up temporary stations in public parks, fields, and emergency shelters to practice operating under simulated disaster conditions.
Special Launch Promotion:
For the next 3 weeks, you can order the polo with a pocket at no additional cost – $5 SAVINGS!
FREE PICKUP
SAVE SHIPPING!
Order now and select free pickup at our May club meeting to avoid shipping costs.
This is part of our new partnership with HamReady, and we’re pleased to offer high-quality apparel directly to our members.
In addition to the polos, there are several other GCARA-branded items available in the store. Personally, I especially like the coaster with our club logo – a really nice addition!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Dirk Basting N4AN
treasurer@w4bug.org
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Dear friends and fellow Hams,
You may have heard the old saying: “A good antenna is the best amplifier.”
I am personally very fortunate — my antennas and our repeater are installed on a 300-ft condominium, thanks to an exceptionally understanding board. Without their goodwill, my station would hardly be workable.
Many of you may not be so lucky.
Here in Florida, as we all know, it is nearly impossible to find housing without an HOA. That means most Hams in our state face severe limitations on antennas, sometimes even on small and unobtrusive ones. This affects our hobby, our emergency-response capability, and the future of Amateur Radio overall.
The ARRL has now put forward important legislation that would finally help level the playing field and allow reasonable outdoor antennas, even in HOA-controlled communities.
To make this happen, we need as many Florida Hams as possible to contact our Senators and Representatives. Fortunately, ARRL has created an easy one-click tool that generates the letter automatically. You simply enter your name and address and send it off.
Click here to send the ARRL letter
It takes less than a minute — but it can make a real difference for every Ham in Florida who dreams of having a usable antenna again.
Thank you for taking the time to support this effort.
Let’s stand together to protect and strengthen Amateur Radio in our state.
73
Dirk N4AN
Treasurer GCARA
Ham License TESTING:
1st Saturday 10:00 at Northwest Regional Library see parrotarc.org for details
2nd Saturday 10:00 at Community Church of Davie see palmettoarc.org for details
3rd Sunday 13:00 at DCARC see dcarc.club for details
4th Tuesday (except Dec.) 18:00 at Broward Health Imperial Point
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