Welcome to the GSARA Website

The Garden State Amateur Radio Association, Inc. (GSARA) is a ham radio club dedicated to advance the art, science and enjoyment of amateur radio. We have a very diverse group with varied interests. Some of us are interested in operating, some like different modes of communicating and some like building. We meet twice a month to share a program, meet old and new friends, share our latest ham radio conquests or achievements or simply ask a question.

(GSARA) is a ham radio club dedicated to advance the art, science and enjoyment of amateur radio

We welcome new members to our club and encourage their participation in club activities. Supporting the club entitles you to use the radio shack on Saturdays (it is usually open), have a vote on the direction of the club and participate in all club events and make face-to-face connections with other hams. It is the best $15 you will ever spend! Everyone is always welcome to any meeting.

October Propagator

You can download the October Propagator as a .PDF from this link.

Corrected Calendar for October Propagator

Jamboree on the Air

JOTA 2018 Flyer

Events that need your help

CROP Walk October 21st 6-8 Operators Red Bank Tom N2VFK@Verizon.net

Even if you are unsure of your skills operating, this should not be a concern as we will pair you with an experienced operator. Please help us help our community with these important events.

GSARA on Social Media

GSARA on Twitter

GSARA on Facebook

The next VE session will be on OCTOBER 27 11 AM AT THE RED CROSS BUILDING IN TINTON FALLS ON SHAFTO AND W.PARK AVE. Testing is $15 and please bring your photo ID and, if you have it, your CSCE (if you already passed an exam).

Meetings

Meetings: First and third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 PM. Come at 7PM to shmooze. Red Cross Building, Park Avenue and Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ. We invite you to become a member of the Jersey shore’s most dynamic ham radio club.

Repeaters & Nodes

W2GSA Repeater 147.045 + tone 67.0 hz – FM and C4FM (Fusion/WIRES-X – Room 43360) / Echolink Node 562568 / APRS Digipeater and Igate W2GSA-10 144.390
Winlink RMS Winmor Station W2GSA 40 meters 7.089 mhz

Nets

RACES / ARES 1st and 3rd Monday 8PM – GSARA Net Tuesday 8:30PM all welcome
QCWA Net Tuesday 9PM all welcome – The more participation the more fun!
ARES/RACES Net – first and third Saturdays of each month 8 PM

Constitution and By-Laws

You can review the Constitution and the By-Laws of the club through this link. This will give you a good idea of the way the club is run and its official structure. It is in a .PDF format.

Application Form

Become a member of our wonderful and active club. You will have the use of the shack, all the events, voting rights and support of the club in all your ham radio activities. Best $15 you will ever spend.

Download the application from here

Download the new membership brochure from here

Interesting Links

From time to time we will provide an interesting link for the club. We are not endorsing any product but you may find exactly what you need at one of these links.

Surplus Sales: stuff for the DIY ham

Ham radio is for young people, too!

Are you a young person interested in the amazing hobby of ham radio? This link should be your first stop to get an idea of the exciting world you can be a part of!

How do you choose your first rig?

How do you know how to buy your first radio? There are so many choices and so many questions. Here is a good place to start.

Sharpen your skills – compete!

Now that you have your station up and running, how about getting involved in a contest? There are so many contests and any one will improve your skills no matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned contester. Use this link to get started, grab your coffee, and get on the air!

Where we are

GSARA is housed at the Red Cross Building on the corner of Shafto and West Park in Tinton Falls, NJ. Use this link for a mapquest map.