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Next Meeting April 28th, 2014 7:00 PM Welcome to the Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Club website. We are located in Port Richey, Florida in Pasco County, West Central Florida just Northwest of Tampa.
Everyone is welcome!!! Activities to include annual Field Day event, Club Picnics, Annual Club Ham Fest, Fox Hunts, ARRL/VEC exams, special events, local ARES/RACES support, Club HF station, VHF/UHF repeaters and more.
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A Message from our PresidentDear Members, The executive board and the membership have decided to address the lack of some members of not paying the yearly dues. Some members haven't paid for two years and is an issue for those of us that do pay. Today, I mailed out 23 letters requesting that the dues be paid. This may seem to be harsh to some but remember this, the dues issue has been discussed at meetings and on our weekly nets for two years and now written notification is necessary. Our next meeting is on Monday the 24th. At that meeting, I will be asking that those who have not paid, to be removed from the membership list. Thank you for your support and understanding 73, Bill Pfaff Jr KI4QJK President
A Letter from our PresidentDear Members, As I sit here on New Years Eve, I'm reflecting back of the Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Club and the accomplishments the members have achieved during the year. We are becoming well known in the county because of our involvement with civic groups and Pasco County Emergency Management by providing Amateur Radio communications for their events and providing HAM radio displays and information tables at events such as the Pasco County Hurricane Expo and the Regency Park Library. Radio support was requested and provided at events such as the RAP River Run, Cotee Man Triathalon, Filthy Fun Run, Sheriff Nocco's "Jingle Bell Run", the United Cerebral Palsy, "Ride Without Limits", Boy Scouts "Jamboree On The Air". The club members donated their time and radio equipment to provide communications with the event coordinators and Emergency Medical Services should they be needed. Also many members are certified SKYWARN weather watchers that provide severe weather information to the National Weather Service in Ruskin. Fortunately this wasn't needed this year nor was a deployment of radio operators to hurricane shelters to support the Red Cross through the ARES/RACES program in conjunction with the Pasco County Office of Emergency Management. Training and preparation did continue to stay prepared in the event we were needed. I am proud of this club and its members for their service to the community and for their tireless efforts in the spreading the word on the fascinating hobby of amateur radio. I am honored to be the club president and looking forward to even a better year in 2014. Respectfully, Bill Pfaff Jr KI4QJK President
 The Passing of Club Member John Bertoli N1BJTAgain it is with a saddened heart, that I must report the passing of another club member. John Bertoli, N1BJT, the husband of Carol Bertoli, KG4WAZ passed away after a long fight with a serious illness. John is the member that designed and built the club emblem that hangs over the officers table at the club house. Our thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with Carol and the family in their time of mourning. Bill Pfaff Jr KI4QJK President Public Information Officer
The Passing of Club Member Linda SullivanIt is with a saddened heart, that I am making this announcement. Our friend and club member Linda Sullivan, wife of Robert "Sully" Sullivan, W4KHY has passed away in Ohio. Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers are with Sully and their family All of us that know and love her will dearly miss her her smile and great attitude. God Bless you Linda and Rest in Peace. Bill Pfaff Jr KI4QJK President Public Information Officer
Ham Radio to the Rescue by Dawn Randazzo KJ4ZBK On the night of August 3 2013, I was Driving Northbound on us 19. My SUV started struggling and was getting no power. I was in the middle lane and couldn't get over due to traffic. No warning lights came on to let me know there was a problem. At first I thought it was the transmission, then smoke started coming from under the hood, and I thought it was overheating. I got on the radio and said my car is on fire! As I was traveling down the road N2KNW Mike came back to my call and asked me where I was. By the time I made it to the gas station, he told me that he was right behind me. Mike and his friend came with a container of water and filled my radiator. Mike stayed with me until my Parents arrived so I wouldn't be alone. I was thankful that he was on the frequency that night and couldn't thank him enough. Turns out the car would have gone on fire if I kept going since it was the ABS braking system. Also, the serpentine belt had broken, and the water pump wasn't pumping water through the engine. Ham radio came to my rescue that night. Thank you to all who helped me that evening! Dawn KJ4ZBK
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