A Basic ‘What is Amateur radio’ presentation was held at the Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Club’s club house on Sunday. 03-11-2018. A non-ham Florida club “Florida III% Patriots” was in attendance. For the past couple of months I have assisted on helping members get licensed by getting them Tech manuals from A.R.R.L. We now have 3 new hams. Two techs and a General.
[Note:The following information was ‘borrowed’ off the Hamradio360.com site. Hey he has a really good list. please visit his site]
To further the hobby and bolster our community I’ve listed all known and current Ham Radio Related Media Providers below. Enjoy!
Audio/Podcast:
Practical Amateur Radio Podcast
Video:
more to come
While at this years Hamcation in Orlando Florida. Gulf Coasts Amateur Radio Club’s own Dawn Randazzo WA4YL was on one of the most popular TV shows on the internet.Ham Radio Now.
While on the show she spoke about how she first got into ham radio. Dawn, accompanied with her friends Catherine AC4YL and Melanie AG4YL, go on to talk about women in Amateur radio. For more information on women in ham radio go to http://www.ylrl.org/
Looking for volunteers to help out covering a race in San Antonio,FL
no experience necessary
All you need is to volunteer for a couple hours in the morning. If you do not have a radio I can Supply you with an HT.
Please email Gary Mentro N3OS for volunteering
VOLUNTEERS
FROM: N3OS
I just want to remind everyone that we have a few events requesting our assistance with communications over the next couple of months.
The event is the Gran Fondo, March 25th. The usual route with the same site assignments available to all that want the same as prior years. This bicycle race covers 100 miles through Pasco, Hernando, & Citrus Counties; and it goes all day long but most assignments require less than four hours with starting times based on cyclists’ anticipated arrival at each site. I sure could use everyone’s help. If you already signed up, Thank You, and if you’ve been holding off or forgot please sign up as soon as possible. A great deal of man/girl-power is needed. If you want to help as a SAG unit or Tail-gunner please be sure to tell me that in your email.
The event gets you a shirt and a fairly good meal as well if you want it. The past two years the catered meal was at The Total in San Antonio.
In your email to me (n3os@arrl.net) please indicate your name, your CALLSIGN, your cell number, and your shirt size. If you have limited availability for the Gran Fondo please indicate the times and I will see if I can make those work for you so you can join in the fun. IT IS FUN!
Thank you all for stepping up to keep others safe as they participate in these charitable events.
73,
Gary N3OS
Pasco County RACES Radio Officer
Hello Everyone,
The Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Club is once again preparing for their annual Spring Hamfest for 2018.
When: March 17th, 2018
Where: 10500 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, FL 34652 (Millennium Academy)
Time: 7:00 am – 1:00 pm (VE Testing 9:00 am)
Hello Members of GCARC,
It’s that time again for us to pay our 2018 Dues. I’ve paid mine! This is an important time for us as it allows us to pay our bills and make repairs to our club house. We can’t survive without your help and support. Checks for dues may be sent to:
Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Club
Attn: Treasurer
P.O.Box 595
New Port Richey, FL 34656-0595
Again the Officers and Directors of Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Club appreciate your help and support.
Hello Fellow Club Members,
On November 27th, 7:00 pm the club elected new officers and directors for the 2018 – 2019 2 year term. Listed below are your new and existing officers and directors. Please be sure to congratulate them as these positions take a lot of time and effort and we are all volunteers:
OFFICERS
President – Norm K4NRM (2018 – 2019) [Elected Nov 27th, 2017]
Vice President – Ralph WA3YFQ (2017 – 2018)
Secretary – Frank KN4EPU (2018 – 2019) [Elected Nov 27th, 2017]
Treasurer – Maureen KB2QNK (2017 – 2018) – [Completing position for Bob N7RCB – Approved unanimously by GCARC Board and confirmed by Club Members.]
Immediate Past President – Barry N2NVP (Indefinite)
DIRECTORS
Director – Chris AA4CB (2017 – 2018)
Director – Denny K8DLH (2017 – 2018) – [Completing position for Jason KM4VHB – Elected Nov 27th, 2017]
Director – Roy KM4OR (2018 – 2019) [Elected Nov 27th, 2017]
Director – Chris KC3CJU (2018 – 2019) [Elected Nov 27th, 2017]
Hello Everyone,
The Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Club Annual Christmas Party will be on December 10, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Club members are requested to bring a covered dish and notify Maureen KB2QNK at keavme@msn.com as to the number of people they are bring along with what dish.
During the party the newly elected officers will be sworn in.
The annual Christmas Party is always great. It allows us to reflect on our accomplishments for the year and give the newly elected officers our 
support and commitment.
<<< Contact Maureen at keavme@msn.com. See You There!!! >>
