Gers: The Association des Radioamateurs de Gascogne, Connecting from Ansan

ANSAN, Gers — In the heart of the Gers department (32), the Association des Radioamateurs de Gascogne, a local affiliate of the REF (Réseau des Émetteurs Français), serves as a key hub for radio enthusiasts. Based at Route de Crastes, 32270 Ansan, at the home of its president, this association fosters the spirit of amateur radio across the region.

The association is led by M. Christian Gerard (F8BMG), who can be reached via email at f8bmg@yahoo.fr. The group maintains an online presence through its blog, http://f5khp.blogspot.fr/, which provides updates and information on their activities. For the essential task of QSL card management, M. Philippe Marrache (F5MSB) ensures that contacts made by members are efficiently confirmed.

F5KHP: The Gers Radio-Club, a Beacon on the Airwaves

The association's active presence is strongly tied to the Radio-Club Gersois, operating under the callsign F5KHP. This club is located between the communes of Saint-Clar and Mauroux, and its precise location is identified by the locator JN03KV.

F5KHP also holds several geographical references that highlight its presence in the Gers:

• DPF 15
• DDFM 32
• DDCF 32625

These references are important for various amateur radio awards and tracking purposes. The club's coordinates are 43°54'30"N latitude and 000°50'26"E longitude, placing it firmly within the European radio landscape, as indicated by its CQ zone 14 and ITU zone 27.

The Association des Radioamateurs de Gascogne provides a vital local resource, offering a space for learning, sharing, and connecting with fellow radio amateurs, thereby enriching the fabric of the hobby in the Gers department.