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Welcome to the Gwinnett Amateur Radio Societygroup

The Gwinnett Amateur Radio Society (GARS) is an amateur radio club and a special service club serving Gwinnett County, Georgia, in the North Metro Atlanta area. With over 300 members, GARS is an active part of the Amateur Radio community, and plays an important role in Gwinnett County.

 

Come join us at our next meeting or Workshop.

Guests are always welcome!

 

MEETINGS: 2nd Tuesday of every month (except December) starting at 7:00pm

WORKSHOPS: 3rd Tuesday of every month (except December) starting at 7:00pm

*** LOCATION ENTRANCE CHANGE ***

Effective Immediately:

Due to construction at the airport, the entrance we have been using is now closed. Instead, we will enter at the gate next to Advanced Aviation.

Please CLICK ON THE IMAGE for the updated GARS Meeting Location page which contains a larger map with directions.

GARS – 2018 – HAM OF THE YEAR

W4HNG

Neal Gilchrist

 HOTY

GARS MEETING

We meet on the second Tuesday of every month, except December. Guests are always welcome!

WHEN: Second Tuesday – Doors open at 6:30pm, Meeting Starts at 7:00pm

WHERE: At the EAA 690 Hangar (click here for more info)

PROGRAM:

  • October 8 – Randy Collins, N4COR, Massive Homebrew Show and Tell

UPCOMING MEETINGS

  • November 12 – Ray Bailey, N4GYN, Doing the Tail Twister, and Enjoying Ham Radio Remotely
  • December – Party
  • January 14 – Stephen Schreiman, KJ4MWF, Power Supplies

GARS WORKSHOP

The GARS Workshop meets on the third Tuesday of every month, except December. Guests are always welcome! Doors open at 6:30pm, Meeting Starts at 7:00pm. The presentation starts after brief introductions and announcements.

WHEN: Third Tuesday – Doors open at 6:30pm, Meeting Starts at 7:00pm

WHERE: At the EAA 690 Hangar (click here for more info)

TOPIC: October 15 – Massive Radio Go Boxes Show and Tell, Ask and Build – Ed Woodrick, WA4YIH

Bring your Radio Go Boxes to show off, and bring your work-in-progress boxes too.  This will be the place to ask questions and seek advice.  From a simple HT, to an all-mode DC to Daylight setup, learn the advantages and disadvantages of both.  Be sure to bring some tools if you need help with part of your Radio Go Box assembly.  

As always, all other Ham Radio questions are welcome after the presentation.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

  • November – TBD
  • December – None (Holiday party)
  • January – TBD

MORE INFO: Click here for more information about our Monthly Workshops

PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS: Click here to view our previous Workshops and Presentations