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To join us at our next Meeting, Workshop, or Operating Event.

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Guests are always welcome to any of these events!


MEETINGS: Second Tuesday of every month (except December) starting at 7:00 pm.

WORKSHOPS: Third Tuesday of every month (except December) starting at 7:00 pm.

 


GARS MEETING

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

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

WHERE:        HARBINS PARK

PROGRAM:  June 13, 2023 – Ice Cream Social – Harbins Park

Scope out the Field Day site for antennas and stations while enjoying ice cream.  This will also be our 50th Anniversary/Birthday party with lots of door prizes.

UPCOMING MEETINGS: 

  • July 11, 2023 – GARS Repeaters – David Adcock KA4KKF
  • August 8, 2023 – Mobile Radio Installations – Alex Kowalchuk AK4AM
  • September 12, 2023 – Favorite Websites
  • October 10, 2023 – Show-n-Tell, Favorite Ham Projects
  • November 14, 2023 – TBD
  • December – Holiday Party – Date and Time TBD

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

PREVIOUS PRESENTATIONS: Click here to view our Previous Presentations.


GARS WORKSHOP

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

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

WHERE: EAA 690 Hangar, Gwinnett County Airport – Briscoe Field, 690 Airport Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 

PROGRAM:  May 16, 2023 – Fox Hunting – After Action Review and Discussion

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

  • June 20, 2023 – Check cables, antennas, network logging laptops, etc before Field Day – All Hands
  • July 18, 2023 – GARS Repeaters – David Adcock KA4KKF
  • August 15, 2023 – Mobile Radio Installations – Alex Kowalchuk AK4AM
  • September 19, 2023 – Favorite Websites
  • October 17, 2023 – Show-n-Tell, Favorite Ham Projects
  • November 21, 2023 – TBD
  • December – No Workshop, hope to see you at the GARS Holiday Party

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

PREVIOUS PRESENTATIONS: Click here to view our Previous Presentations.


GARS NET

Join GARS for our weekly Monday Night; Want, Sell, Swap, and Information Net,

WHEN:  Every Monday Night – Starting at 7:30 PM

WHERE:  GARS Primary 2M Repeater on 147.075 MHz (+ offset), CTCSS = 82.5 Hz

REPEATERS:  GARS Repeater Systems


GARS BREAKFAST

Join GARS members for Breakfast at the 5 Spot.

WHEN:  Most Saturday mornings – Starting around 8:00 AM

WHERE:

The 5 Spot Cafe – Lawrenceville

555 Progress Center Ave
Lawrenceville, GA 30043


GARS LUNCH BUNCH

Join GARS members for Lunch at the 5 Spot.

WHEN:  Most Fridays – Starting around 11:30 AM

WHERE:

The 5 Spot Cafe – Lawrenceville

555 Progress Center Ave
Lawrenceville, GA 30043


GARS MEETING & WORKSHOP DINNER

You are invited to join your fellow GARS members for dinner prior to our monthly GARS Meetings and Workshops.

WHEN:  Second and Third Tuesday of every month, except December – 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

WHERE: Sonny’s BBQ – 660 Duluth Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

 


GARS HAM RADIO EXAMS

Monthly Ham Radio Exams for all levels of license – Preregistration is HIGHLY recommended.

WHEN:  Second Sunday of every month — Doors open at 1:45 PM — Exams start promptly by 2:00 PM.

WHERE:  EAA 690 Hangar – 690 Airport Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

MORE INFO:  Click here for more information, and to preregister.


GARS MEETING LOCATION

EAA 690 – Hangar #1
Gwinnett County Airport – Briscoe Field

690 Airport Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

(Near the intersection of Hwy 316 and Hi-Hope Road)

Talk-in is usually available on the

147.075+ MHz, PL=82.5 Hz repeater

for most GARS events held at the EAA 690 Hangar.

The entrance to the EAA 690 hangar is shown here.

CLICK ON THE IMAGE for a larger map and to get directions.

Please enter the gate on the right.

Follow it around the back of the buildings to the parking area.