Jerry Felski, Jr. WB4LGR passed away December 31, 2025 but the news of his passing was just made known to me this week. A GCARA member of several years, he was instrumental in helping the club cover John Knox Village, Cassels Towers during hurricane season. The club has long helped perform this duty as a […]
Abe Betesh, W4FTL, passed away from natural causes on July 24, 2026. Abe frequently attended our club meetings and dinners at Wings Plus and other events. He was also a dedicated caregiver to Hope Smith, WB3ANE, at her assisted living facility, where he regularly brought meals and played flute music for her and her roommate, […]
Are you ready to earn your Amateur Radio Extra Class license and gain access to every amateur radio frequency privilege available in the United States? There has never been a better opportunity. The Gold Coast Amateur Radio Association (GCARA) is proud to offer an 8-week Amateur Radio Extra Class being held on Zoom beginning Friday, September 18, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 […]
Field Day 2026The Board reviewed the highly successful 2026 ARRL Field Day event. Dan, AI4WW, reported that the official Field Day entry has been submitted to the ARRL with a final score of 3,621 points. The Board also reviewed the successful deployment of the club’s trailer during Field Day. The trailer, made available to the […]
GCARA May Meeting Recap and June 23 Field Day Preparations What a wonderful evening! Thank you to everyone who attended our May meeting. The turnout was outstanding, resulting in one of the best-attended meetings we have had in recent memory. Seeing a packed room filled with members, guests, and new faces made for a truly […]
Short answer: No — Amateur Radio is not in a broad decline. Current FCC license data shows more than 734,000 active amateur radio licenses in the United States, which remains a very large and active community. While participation styles have changed over the years, there is no evidence of a collapse in the hobby. The […]
DX Commander Callum McCormick (M0MCX) gives W4BUG presentation Mar 25, 2022
This year we came in with the highest score and took first place in the 3 radio outdoor category as N4FL. While the ARRL Field Day in June is the “big one” for many, Winter Field Day (WFD) has become a massive favorite for operators who want to test their gear (and themselves) in much […]
Gold Coast Amateur Radio Association Fiscal Year: December 1, 2024 – November 30, 2025
