Central Coast Amateur Radio Group: A Hub for Radio Enthusiasts in Grover Beach, California

Central Coast Amateur Radio Group: A Hub for Radio Enthusiasts in Grover Beach, California

Introduction: Hello, today we will introduce the Central Coast Amateur Radio Group (CCARG), a dedicated organization providing training and fostering radio communication in the San Luis Obispo area and the Central Coast of California.

Club Overview:

  • Club Name: Central Coast Amateur Radio Group (CCARG)
  • Call Sign: W6WJ
  • Contact Person: David Qualls (K6AYK)
  • Daytime Phone: (562) 235-6060
  • Evening Phone: (562) 235-6060
  • Email: w6wj@arrl.net

Basic Information:

  • Annual Report: March 5th, 2023
  • Meeting Time: Third Wednesday of each month at 7 PM
  • Meeting Place: 931 Rose Ct, Grover Beach, CA 93433
  • ARRL Section: Santa Barbara (SB)
  • Affiliation Date: October 7th, 2022

Specialties:

  • Contest
  • Digital Modes
  • DX
  • General Interest
  • Public Service/Emergency
  • Repeaters
  • VHF/UHF

Services Offered:

  • Mentor
  • Repeater

Club Description: The Central Coast Amateur Radio Group (CCARG) is a California 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization (IRS EIN# 92-0494969), formed by David Qualls (K6AYK) in Grover Beach on June 24, 2022. As an ARRL Affiliated Club, CCARG aims to provide training in radio communications for the San Luis Obispo South County, including the Five Cities and surrounding areas. The club supports Field Day, various contests, and hosts numerous fun activities. CCARG operates under the Vanity amateur Radio Station License W6WJ, supporting activities like Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) drills, ARRL "Field Day" tests, and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES). They also support the SLOECC in drills, city events, and real emergencies.

For more information, visit their website at www.ccarg.com.

Club Statistics:

  • Total Members: 16
  • Voting Members: 16
  • Voting Licensed Amateur Members: 16
  • Voting ARRL Members: 12

Officers:

  • Contact/President: David Qualls (K6AYK)
  • Treasurer: Marc E. Levy (K6ZAP)
  • Secretary: Randall Rust (KF6BMJ)
  • Vice President: Jon Yuriar (KN6OZL)

Conclusion: The Central Coast Amateur Radio Group is an essential resource for amateur radio enthusiasts in Grover Beach and surrounding areas. Their commitment to training, emergency preparedness, and community support makes them a vital part of the local amateur radio community. Thanks for watching. For more supporting, please visit talkpod.com.

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