Gainesville Amateur Radio Society (GARS)

Call Sign: K4GNV

Overview: GARS is the primary and most well-established ARRL Special Services Club in North Central Florida, boasting around 80+ active members. They cover a wide spectrum of interests including DXing, contesting, digital modes, public service, emergency communications, and youth mentoring.

Meetings: Held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM (hybrid format in-person and via Zoom).

• In-Person Location: Trinity United Methodist Church (Room E211), 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653.

Activities & Events: Most outdoor club activities, field days (including ARRL Summer and Winter Field Days), and technical workshops take place just north of Gainesville at the Waldo City Square. They also routinely sponsor license training classes and local FCC test sessions.

Primary Repeaters:

• 146.820 MHz (requires a 123.0 Hz CTCSS sub-audible tone)

• 147.270 MHz

• 146.985 MHz

• 444.925 MHz (linked into the statewide SARS network)

Website: gars.club