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Gold Coast Amateur Radio Association

Serving Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties of Florida

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Save the Date for Summer Field Day June 24 & 25, 2023!

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Saturday morning “ham” breakfast at JJ’s Cafe in Fort Lauderdale

Saturday morning ” ham” breakfast. From 7 to 9 AM interested Hams meet since 1994 at JJs Cafe for breakfast. Everyone is welcome to join. JJs Cafe 6051 NW 31st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 http://jjcafefood.com/
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HAM HELPERS FREE FLEA – April 13, 2024

Come one, come all, to see what Ham Helpers has received in donated radio equipment. The Free Flea will take place at 2725 NE 14 Ave. Wilton Manors, 33334 from 8 am to 2 pm on Saturday, April 13, 2024. It is open to all hams, family and friends. Free tailgating. There will be an…
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News & Articles

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President’s Messages

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Meeting Minutes

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Congratulations to our new Executive Board!!

GCARA has a new and younger Board now, fully charged with the responsibility of leading us into the new year. It is my hope that the new people will offer a fresh approach to maintaining our fun hobby by its work and dedication to the hobby we all enjoy.

Congratulations to ERIK OLMER W4EJO, the new president, who will take the help of Ben Echavarria N7BBE, as the new Secretary, Robert “Liggy” Ligum KN4WII, as the new Treasurer, Thomas Savoca K9TJS as Director/PIO, Ricki Witte KJ4FSJ, as a very supportive and able Vice President, and Ricky Eaton KD4HG, as the stable REPEATER TRUSTEE and the leader of the Technical Team for the club. I will remain in the wings as Director at Large, for continuity and to help out where ever and when ever there is a need. I have great confidence and look forward to what each person offers to the Board. Happy 2023 ya’ll and God Bless.

73,
Melanie Fernandez KJ4VCT

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