GSBARC participates in many different types of events during the year. Some we sponsor, and others we assist with. These events are handled by volunteers who usually work with their own or the club’s equipment. Participating in these events also helps increase public knowledge of Amateur Radio. During some of these events, GSBARC provides communications to support local Law Enforcement and EMS when called upon.

Events Stations

• 11/07/2026 | Join us at our Third annual very special Parks on the Air event to honor W2TE. On November 8th at Captree State Park Overlook, starting at 09:00 local time till 4:00 PM. Calling all operators: CW, SSB, digital; more info
  
• January 23rd & 24th, 2027, 16:00 UTC Winter Field Day at the Town of Babylon Town Hall Park
  
• TBA Ham Radio University at LIU, 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville, NY. Starts at 08:00 and runs till 4:00 PM
  
• 04/24/2027 – Marconi Day — Apr 24, 1300Z–2030Z. Join us at the Captree State Park overlook, where CW operators will demonstrate their skills and make contacts as Marconi did long ago. Relive history with this fun operating mode.
  
• 05/15/2027 | American Airpower Museum – Honoring all Veterans – May 16, 1300Z-2000Z. Operating from inside the historic World War Two hangar where Rosie the Riveter became famous. This special event honors all who have served and done their part to defend our country and democracy—two stations using all modes. Contact us on the air for this special-event station.
  
• 06/26/2027 | Field Day – Jun 26-Jun 27, 1800Z-1800Z Open to the public. We will operate three stations on battery power in all modes. Location: 200 East Sunrise hwy. N. Lindenhurst, NY. We welcome everyone to stop by and explore amateur radio.
  
  
  
• 08/21/2027 – Fire Island Lighthouse – Aug 21, 1000Z-2030Z International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend. We will operate two stations across 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 to get your certificate.
  
• 09/04/2027- POTA Activation Heckscher State Park. 
  Set up at 10:00 AM. When getting to the park, use the club simplex channel. We plan on operating till about 4:00 PM
  
• 11/06/2027Join us at our Third annual very special Parks on the Air event to honor W2TE. On November 8th at Captree State Park Overlook, starting at 09:00 local time till 4:00 PM. Calling all operators: CW, SSB, digital; more info

Public Service Events

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

Thank you to all our dedicated members who took part in this fun public service event. We will post next year’s parade as soon as we get the date.

Suffolk County Marathon

October TBA, 2027

The Suffolk County Marathon starts at 06:00 and runs until about 2:30 PM, but many posts are secured earlier. If you would like to help, please email W2HCB and select Suffolk County Marathon in the drop down.