Our mission
Service & fellowship
We promote amateur radio as a hobby and a public-service resource — building skills, equipment, and relationships that hold up when storms and outages test the coast.
About GARS
Amateur radio on the Gulf
GARS connects operators in Gulf County and the surrounding area for nets, Field Day, public-service events, and technical projects from antennas to digital mesh networks.
About GARS
Meetings
Monthly gatherings
Club meetings are held monthly in Gulf County. Check the meeting banner on the home page or our Facebook page for dates, locations, and topics.
New to ham radio?
Get licensed
Start with free practice exams at HamStudy.org or AE5TC Ham Radio Exam Practice (NCVEC pools for Technician, General, and Extra), then find a local VE session through the ARRL exam search.
Connect
Get involved with GARS
Whether you're a seasoned Extra or studying for your Technician exam, there's a place for you in Gulf County amateur radio.
Club meetings
Next meeting: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM Eastern at the Gulf County EOC in Port St. Joe. Topic: MeshCore off-grid mesh networking.
Meeting detailsLicensing & ARES
Earn your license with HamStudy.org or AE5TC Ham Radio Exam Practice (NCVEC pools for all three license classes), then find local VE sessions. GARS supports ARES/RACES training — the same public-service skills that proved essential during Hurricane Michael.
Stay connected
Follow club news and ask questions on our Facebook page. A club forum may come later — for now, reach us on Facebook.
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Gulf Amateur Radio Society logo
Official GARS banner — W4FFC, Gulf County, Florida's Forgotten Coast Amateur Radio Club.
