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Events, Notification, POTA

Parks on the Air event to honor W2TE 11/08/2026

11/08/2026 | Join us at our Third annual very special Parks on the Air event to honor and remember W2TE and other silent keys who played a role in Amatuer Radio.

The event will take place on November 8th at Captree State Park Overlook, starting at 09:00 local time till 4:00 PM. Calling all operators: CW, SSB, digital.

Park Information

W2TE's QSL Card
W2TE’s QSL Card

Below is where we will be operating from during the Nov 8th event. Our trailer will be parked in the Captree Boatman’s Association parking lot. This is a very scenic area with amazing view of the Fire Island Inlet Bridge.

Location of W2TE special event
Location of W2TE special event
W2GSB operating at Captree Long Island US-2028 POTA During W2TE special event.
W2GSB operating at Captree Long Island US-2028 POTA During W2TE special event.
Events, Notification

ARRL Sweepstakes – Phone Nov 15-17, 2025

GSBARC will be operating in the ARRL sweepstakes. From our club station on November 15th 16th, starting at 21:00 UTC

one radio, multiple operators. please come on down to the club station. You can take a shift and have some fun.

Our club station will be attempting to exchange information with as many other US and Canadian stations as possible. On the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10-meter bands.

The purposes is to support amateur self-training in radio communications. Including improving amateur operating skills, conducting technical investigations, and intercommunicating with other amateurs. To better prepare us for emergencies. While still enjoying the radio hobby.

For more information and contest rules see the ARRL page: https://www.arrl.org/sweepstakes

ARRL Sweepstake Contest
ARRL Sweepstakes Contest
Events, Press Release

International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend Aug 15, 2026

Fire Island Lighthouse – Dates: 00.01 UTC 15th August 2026 to 2400 16th August 2026 (48 hours)Aug 16, 1000Z-2030Z International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend. GSBARC will be operating two stations using all modes. The lighthouse number is US0019. It is also IOTA NA-026 and POTA park US-0679. Contact us on the air for this special event station and get your QSL or Certificate.

Fire Island Lighthouse International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend QSL Card
Fire Island Lighthouse International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend QSL Card

For more information visit: https://illw.net/index.php

Events

Reminder Field Day 2025 June 28th -29th

The Great Should Bay Radio Club will be hosting our Annual Emergency Preparedness Exercise.

This weekend June 28th-29th from 2pm Saturday – 2pm Sunday.

Field Day will be at:
Babylon Town Hall
200 E. Sunrise Hwy.
N. Lindenhurst NY.

All are welcome to attend the event. There will be opportunities to get on the air and learn about Amateur Radio.

Click below for more information on.

Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club Field Day 2025 24-Hour Event
Events

Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club Field Day 2025 24-Hour Event

When — Saturday and Sunday,
June 28th and 29th. Starting 2 p.m.
Saturday thru 2 p.m. Sunday
Where — Babylon Town Hall Park
200 E. Sunrise Hwy.
N. Lindenhurst NY

All are welcome to join us at field day. If you have ever been interested in Amateur Radio this is the event to attend. All will have the opportunity get on the air even if you do not have a license.

We will have people on hand to demonstrate radio operations and answer any questions about Ham Radio. As well as talk about its use in the community in times of need.

Official 2025 GSBARC Field Day FlyerDownload
Events, Uncategorized

ARRL Ham Radio Open House 2025

We will have a special open house in front of Town hall.

The ARRL Ham Radio Open House is a nationwide event organized by local amateur radio clubs throughout the month of April, aligning with the celebration of World Amateur Radio Day on April 18.

Event Date: April 19th Set up at 11:00 am and stay set up till 3:00 local time 

Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club
200 Sunrise Highway
North Lindenhurst, NY
Start: 2025-04-19 16:00 UTC
End: 2025-04-19 19:00 UTC
Talk-in: 146.685 110.9/127.3

Let us have a great day to show the public about amateur radio 

If you are not from the Long Island NY area you can look up a club local to your here www.arrl.org/open-house

More information: ARRL Ham Radio Open House national event