West Georgia Amateur Radio Society

The WGARS trailer is on display at the Orlando Hamcation. Here is some video from one of our visitors.

HamCation 2025 Show Tour! Lets walk the the HamCation show floor and if my internet holds out we'll hit up the Swapmeet too! We'll be stopping by all your favorite booths, ICOM, Yaesu...

Thanks to everyone that made this weekend such a wonderful time

Winter Field Day January 24 and 25.
The WGARS will be moving ahead with it's Winter Field Day operations. Due to the threat of hazardous weather and the kindness of the Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department we will be operating at the "Oak Mountain Pavilion." The Pavilion is located at 1840 Stripling Chapel Rd, Carrollton, GA 30116. This location is just down the road from the W4FWD repeater.

A little bit about the Pavilion. It is very large and does have bathrooms. We hope to set up some protected canopies under the pavilion with some heat so we can enjoy our lunch and fellowship.

Set up will begin at 10 a.m. with lunch planned for 12:30 p.m.. I have included a link to the sign-up sheet for lunch if you would like to bring something to share. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GcaU1GH1iXyPXjTqy82okf-0NkUDFY1wMb-2TJFaQg4/edit?usp=sharing
Operations will commence at approximately 2 p.m. and weather permitting extend through to 2 p.m. on Sunday. We do reserve the right to cease operations if the weather turns hazardous so please check in on the 146.640 (W4FWD) repeater and make certain we are still there.

WGARS 2026 Winter Field Day Saturday Lunch

Great news for qrp!!!

Welcome Breaking News: Our 60-Meter Band Just Got Bigger! by Thomas (K4SWL) The FCC just handed us a new gift, and we’re keeping the one we already had, too. Keep in mind, this is my interpretation of the following FCC Report and Order FCC 25-60, re…

Here are some field day photos from WGARS years gone by. Do you know anyone or recognize the location? Thanks to Curtis, KJ4SAD for the photos.

High Altitude Balloon Launch and Chase
Saturday July 26, 2025
V-Plex on Carrollton Villa Rica Hwy
9:00 a.m. - launch preparation
10:00 a.m. - Launch
The chase is on! Please come out and join us and track the ballon. W4FWD-11 on APRS.FI

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Skywarn Operations for those “just passin’ through.” Skywarn Operations for those “just passin’ through.” 30 May 2025 WD8LQT - John Playford Recently, my wife and I were on a camping trip/Hamvention/family visit adventure. This adventure took us to Buck Creek State Park in Clark County, Ohio during spring thunderstorm season. Thursday night May ...

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