Saturday Open Shack
Opportunities for Public Service
Friendship
Contests
Club Building Projects
Technology
Youth Outreach
Social Events
Engaging Meetings
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.
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 $20 you will ever spend! Everyone is always welcome to any meeting.
April Propagator
New Ham Help
The GSARA will be starting a program in February that we are calling "New Ham Help". The idea is to contact people who have been newly licensed and invite them to a small group round-table discussion to give them info and support, to help them get on the air. You can see more details on this page and sign up for help! https://www.gsara.club/new-ham-help/
THE ARRL (AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE) HAS PUT OUT A NEW PODCAST CALLED 'SO NOW WHAT' WHICH IS FOCUSSED ON NEWCOMERS. CHECK OUT THE LINK HERE.
Fashion at GSARA
Thanks to Mike W2MJP and Art W2NAZ, new style hats and shirts are available to all members.
Cost is $21 for Hats and $25 for Shirts, in your choice of Blue or Stone color.
To place your order, send Mike an email w2mjpmike@gmail.com with your name, call sign, size (for shirts) and color. Payment will be due when hats and shirts are delivered.
Pictures of shirts were not available; however, they have a collar, two buttons at the neck, and short sleeves and are of quality material.
President Art N2AJO urges you to proudly wear your club hat and shirt, especially at radio events, to make the public aware of amateur radio in action.
Website Feature
Denis, K2NPT, is now videoing the presentations at the club so, in case you missed it, you can see it from the link and video below. Enjoy!
This m0nth: Paul, AD71, gives a great presentation on the dipole.
The Shack is Open!
Dyou know that as a member of GSARA you can come in on Saturdays and use the shack, find that missing resistor you need, and generally share some ham radio time with some friends? Every week, an email is sent to the club members with a time that the shack will be open. Take advantage of it. Shack open times are 10-1.
| This Month April 27 – Roberto | May 4 Dennis 11 Art 18 John 25 |
GSARA Library
GSARA has an honour system library that you can use to take out books. There is a wide variety of book. Feel free to take one out, read it and learn from it and then, when you are finished, return it to the shelf. You can see the list of books at this link.
Field Day 2019
Make your plans to join the club for Field Day this year at Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township.
Lots of operating time available.
Family Picnic on Saturday before the contest begins
Sign up sheet will be available soon. Watch the website and the Propagator for details
CQ FIELD DAY 2019
We got to hurry up and fix this radio!
There're only a short time until Field Day with GSARA at Palaia Park!
FD Signup Sheet
The Field Day sign up sheet is ready and is now posted online. Pick your times and your stations. Don't forget to include your callsign on the sheet. Also, we will need help setting up and tearing down on Saturday AM and Sunday PM even though it is not on the sheet. You can sign up at this link.
Field Day Checklist
As Field Day approaches, now is the time to get ready for this 24 hour contest/non-contest. Never been to Field Day? Want to check it out? Just want to visit? You are most welcome! But use this cool checklist to help you get ready:
2019 Calendar
The web page for the GSARA calendar for 2019 is now available at this link
Get Your License this Month
Get Your License this Month
Welcome to the World of Amateur Radio
Be part of radio fun
The GSARA monthly test session will be held at the Red Cross Regional Headquarters in Tinton Falls on Saturday, April 27 at 11 am. The fee is $15 and you should bring the original and a copy of any amateur license presently held and the original and one copy of any credit (CSCE) forms that you have (copies will be sent in with your test results). Also bring 2 forms of ID with one being a photo ID. For more information, contact Rich Bilon, N3RB at 732-972-1397 or n3rb@arrl.net.
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!
Washington Updates
There are always things happening in Washington pertaining to radio. Use this link to keep up with all the news.
