New faces, new opportunities, and a wide array of people. A modern, service‑ready club for radio, emergency communications, weather ops, and experimentation.
Meeting schedule & location
G.A.R.C. 2026 Club Officers:
Delton Hartzog — Harvey Moore — Michelle Kidd — Monte Hill — Casey Nowak
We are a club forged by many voices across generations, where learning, teaching, and growth never stop. One club — Many ages — Shared frequency. Field Day, HAMFest, POTA/SOTA, and community outreach.
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As we begin another year, I want to thank everyone who has made GARC such a vibrant and welcoming community. From our weekly nets to Field Day, from VE testing sessions to our incredible HAMFest, your participation and enthusiasm keep our club thriving.
This year, we're expanding our digital presence with enhanced online tools like our HAM Clock and Weather Console, while staying true to our core mission of service, education, and fellowship. Whether you're chasing DX, experimenting with digital modes, or supporting emergency communications, there's a place for you here.
Looking forward to seeing you on the air and at our next meeting!
Delton Hartzog
WA4JLQ • President
ARRL has declared 2026 the "Year of the Club" — a celebration of amateur radio clubs nationwide. GARC members: we have a chance to win recognition at the national level!
ARRL Club Website Contest submissions are due January 30, 2026 at 4 PM ET. Winners will be honored at the ARRL National Convention (Huntsville Hamfest, August 2026) and featured in QST.
This is a perfect opportunity to showcase K4JMC's contributions to amateur radio in Gadsden and beyond.
Huntsville to host ARRL National Convention (August 2026) • HamSCI Workshop at Central Connecticut State U (March 14-15) • FCC extends license renewal deadline to March 5, 2026 • Student Coding Competition pre-registration now open
POTA and SOTA combine amateur radio with outdoor adventure.
Parks on the Air
Activate national, state, and local parks. Make contacts from the great outdoors and earn awards while supporting amateur radio in public lands.
Summits on the Air
Portable operations from mountain summits. Earn points based on elevation and difficulty. Challenge yourself with backcountry radio.
Trusted databases, learning portals, programming tools, and quick-reference downloads.
Power, fuses, connectors, and SWR before anything else.
Substitute coax, mic, power supply, or rig.
Test radio → feedline → antenna separately.
Ferrites on DC, USB, mic lines, and control cables.
Nearby transmitters desensing the receiver.
Feedline radiation corrupting pattern and noise floor.
