West Georgia Amateur Radio Society

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West Georgia Amateur Radio Society

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We are a non-profit club promoting the hobby of amateur radio in the West Georgia area. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m..

Meetings: First Christian Church Carrollton

10/31/2026

Introducing PHOTA, Pot Holes On The air ...

07/29/2026

Successful balloon launch and chase - Many thanks go out to everyone who participated in the balloon launch and chase on Saturday July 25th. Special kudos to Blake, N4BWR and Brian, WX4BK for pulling all of this together. Once again, Blakes flight predictions were spot on. The balloon itself launched at approximately 10:35 a.m. Saturday with a fairly aggressive ascent rate. The initial prediction was for a landing or "crash" zone south of Ephesus, Georgia. True to form, the balloon burst at approximately 105,000 feet of altitude and headed for the suburbs of Ephesus where the payload was recovered by Richard, KN4FRP Joshua, KF4DVW and Brandon, KJ4SHI with Marshall, KK4OHF and John, WD8LQT arriving just in time to share in the celebration.
Some takeaways from this launch. One - it is always best to have a backup to a backup. We had APRS (which the GPS freaked out above 40,000 feet and then came back to life on the way down), LORA-Meshtastic, and a Fox. All 3 items were used to locate the payload. Two - Probably a good idea to carry plenty of water next time when hiking into the abyss. Three - Sharpen your machete.
One camera videoed the entire ascent and descent. When the results are available they will be published.

07/25/2026

Today's balloon launch.

Good morning.

Weather is marginal at best. We plan to meet at oak mountain and make final decision. Present track is between Ephesus and woodland.

73 de John, WD8LQT

07/24/2026

Don't forget the Weather/Chase balloon launch Saturday July 25, 10:00 a.m. at the Oak Mountain Pavilion on Stripling Chapel Road in Carrollton, GA. All are welcome. (weather permitting)

06/28/2026

These YL's are killing it at the WGARS Field Day Operation.

06/27/2026

06/13/2026

Photos from May antenna building. Thanks to ke4wrn for providing.

02/14/2026

The WGARS trailer is on display at the Orlando Hamcation. Here is some video from one of our visitors.

Lets walk the the HamCation show floor and if my internet holds out we'll hit up the Swapmeet too! We'll be stopping by all your favorite booths, ICOM, Yaesu...

01/26/2026

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Carrollton, GA
30117

Website

http://www.wgars.com/

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