Notices: Very important, please support H.R.1094 AND S.459, The Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act

https://send-a-letter.org/hoa/

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NEXT EVENT -> Babylon Village St Patrick’s Day Parade

March 22rd, 2026

Babylon Village St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off at 2 PM. If you would like to help, please email W2HCB and select St. Patrick’s Parade in the drop-down.
Operator arrival time will be no later than 1:00 PM

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The Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club (GSBARC) is based in Babylon, NY, on the south shore of Long Island.

For over 55 years, GSBARC has been involved in almost every aspect of amateur (ham) radio.

Public service is a big part of the club’s activities, including communications during special events and natural disasters.

We are an ARRL Special Service club and a 501(c)(3) organization, also sanctioned by the NYS Department of Education as a STEM organization.

We have a fully equipped club trailer, which we utilize for fun as well as emergency communications.

Are you thinking about getting into amateur radio? Start with us. We offer free licensing classes and monthly exam sessions.

Saturday Open Houses

Come and join us between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. at Babylon Town Hall. meet some of our club members, see some of the radios we use, and ask as many questions as you like. There is always someone willing to help you get started.

Monthly Meetings

Monthly meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Babylon Town Hall. Anyone is welcome to attend. We usually have a scheduled presentation or discussion.

Please see the calendar for meeting dates, times, and details.

Weekly Open House

We host an Open House every Saturday for members and guests to visit our facilities and learn more about our activities. This is a regular opportunity to engage with our community, explore our resources, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Our open house allows members to use our three HF stations. We also assist with radio programming, and we do many other in-house projects

Exceptions to the Schedule

Please note that the Saturday Open House may be canceled if we are participating in a special event, such as Parks on the Air or a public service event. In these cases, regular Open House activities will be suspended to allow our members to support and engage in these important events.

W2GSB Repeater System.

The W2GSB repeater system serves as a vital tool in maintaining clear and reliable communications during open house events and other gatherings. Its continuous operation allows both organizers and attendees to be kept up to date on events, developments, status changes, and any potential disruptions. Through this structured and attentive approach, the repeater system underpins a seamless event experience, guaranteeing that important information reaches everyone involved on time.

Zoom Open Houses

Can’t make it to an in-person open house? Try connecting with us at our Zoom open houses.

Wednesday @ 7:30 p.m. EST
Saturday @ 8:00 p.m. EST