We Invite You…
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 GENERAL LICENSE HAM CRAM CLASS
WHEN: Saturday July 27th and Sunday July 28th 2024; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each day, exams start at 4:00 pm Sunday (this is a CLOSED exam session, only open to registered students of the class).
WHERE: EAA 690 Hangar, Gwinnett County Airport – 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 are accepted. This fee is non-refundable. Our $25 fee covers the class and lunch on both days and the exam fee for the exam given Sunday at 4:00 pm. Lunch will be brought in to save time.
We will be using the Ham Radio School General 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 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:
*** Pre-registration is Required ***
*** There is a no refund policy for no-shows ***
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: July 9 – Mobile Installations – Alex Kowalchuk AK4AM
ZOOM INFO: Our Zoom link will be posted a few days/hours before the meeting.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
- August 13 – What can I do with DMR – Bob Hoffmann K4CQO
- September 10 – Simple Get on the Air Antennas for HF, VHF, and UHF – Dallas N4DDMPREVIOUS 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: July 16 – Mobile Installations – Alex Kowalchuk AK4AM
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
- August 20 – What can I do with DMR – Bob Hoffmann K4CQO
- September 17 – Simple Get on the Air Antennas for HF, VHF, and UHF – Dallas N4DDM
MORE INFO: Click here for more information about our Monthly Workshops
PREVIOUS PRESENTATIONS: Click here to view our Previous Presentations.
GARS 2 Meter 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
FRIDAY 440 NET
WHEN: Every Friday Night – Starting at 8:30 PM
WHERE: GARS 442.100 70cm Repeater (+ offset), CTCSS = 100.0 Hz
The general theme of the net will be a casual ragchew-style net with various, rotating topics of the night throughout its run. The reasons for the net will serve as a casual alternative to the GARS Monday night check-in net, a place to hang out and ask questions. It is also a place to get to know your fellow GARS members. It also serves folks interested in our plentiful repeater system serving Gwinnett County and surrounding areas.
REPEATERS: GARS Repeater Systems
GARS BREAKFAST
Join GARS members for Breakfast.
WHEN: Most Saturday mornings – Starting around 7:30 AM
WHERE: This Saturday at the Cracker Barrel
Lawrenceville-Suwannee and I-85 interchange.
GARS LUNCH BUNCH
Join GARS members for Lunch at the Vintage Home Kitchen. Web page menu.
WHEN: Most Fridays – Starting around 11:30 AM
WHERE: 555 Progress Center Ave Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (678)349-2030
GARS MEETING & WORKSHOP DINNER
You are invited to join your fellow GARS members for dinner before our monthly GARS Meetings and Workshops at the Vintage Home Kitchen.
WHEN: Second and Third Tuesday of every month, except December – 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
WHERE: 555 Progress Center Ave Lawrenceville, GA 30043
GARS HAM RADIO EXAMS
Monthly Ham Radio Exams for all levels of license – Preregistration is REQUIRED.
WHEN: Third 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 pre-register.
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.