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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 TECHNICIAN LICENSE HAM CRAM CLASS

WHEN:  Saturday September 30th 2023 and Sunday October 1st. 2023; 8:00am to 4:00pm each day, exams start at 4:00pm Sunday (this is a CLOSED exam session, only open to registered students of the class).

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

MORE INFO:  To register for our 2-day HamCram Class, use our registration form below.  Pre-registration is REQUIRED.  No Walk-ins accepted.  This fee is non-refundable.  Our $25 fee covers the class and lunch both days, and the exam fee for the exam given Sunday at 4:00pm.  Lunch will be brought in to save time.

We will be using the Ham Radio School Technician License Study Guide for this class.  You can purchase the study guide locally at Ham Radio Outlet in Doraville, or purchase the book online at HamRadioSchool.com.  We encourage you to at least look over the material in a study book and take some practice tests.  We will go over every question in the question pool during the class, but remember that the test will only be 35 multiple choice questions.  If you get 26 out of the 35 questions correct, you will pass the test.  We suggest that you take some practice tests prior to the class to familiarize yourself with the question format and some of the material.  Go to our exam page for sample online tests towards the bottom.

QUESTIONS:  Questions about the class or the exam session — click here to email the instructors.
REGISTRATION:
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JAMBOREE ON THE AIR (JOTA)

October 21st from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
VFW Post 5255, 368 Grayson Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

This is a free event that is open to all Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts, Girl Scouts, and the general public.

Come learn and have fun at JOTA 2023. JOTA is an annual Scouting event that uses amateur radio to link Scouts around the world, around the nation, and in our own community. Scouts of any age can participate, from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts, Ventures, and Girl Scouts. This is the official JOTA site of the Northeast Georgia Council Amateur Radio Club KK4BSA.

For Scouts BSA interested in the Radio Merit Badge, we will be signing off on requirement 9(a). You can either bring a Blue Card or we will provide a signed certificate which can be brought to the Apalachee Advance-A-Rama where the other Merit Badge requirements will be covered.

For information contact Steve Back WB2OGY sb@sback.org


Stone Mountain Hamfest and ARRL State Convention

Nov. 4-5, 2023
Sat: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sun: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Stone Mountain HamFest |  HamFest Volunteers


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

PROGRAM:  October 10, 2023 – Show-n-Tell, Favorite Ham Projects

UPCOMING MEETINGS: 

  • 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:  Show-n-Tell, Favorite Ham Projects

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

  • 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 REQUIRED.

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.