GIRL SCOUTS of NORTHEAST TEXAS AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

GSNETX ARC

WC5GS

Are you looking for a challenge and a chance to talk with people from around the world? Are you interested in expanding your knowledge about people and technology? If so, Ham Radio and GSNETX ARC could be for you.  Ham Radio can introduce you to interesting and rewarding careers.

GSNETX ARC is currently a small group of youth and adults located on beautiful Camp Whispering Cedars in the rolling hills covered with cedar trees in the southwest corner of Dallas County, in Dallas, Texas. (MAPSCO 62E) The club is open to all interested, enthusiastic, currently registered Girl Scouts both youth and adult. There is no age requirement.  The QSL manager is Bill Hammon, KA5SOT.

GSNETX ARC applied with the Federal Communication Commission for an Amateur Call for the club and was granted the Vanity Call WC5GS. Amateur Radio uses the phonetic alphabet when saying a call sign over the radio, so we would say “Whisky Charlie 5 Gulf Sierra”. We also like the following substitute “Whispering Cedars 5 Girl Scouts”

The GSNETEX ARC has a comfortable, secure facility on the camp. It is currently constructing a 65 foot Rohn 45 tower.  We hope to acquire permanent radios and beam antennas.  Antennas currently in use are a Cushcraft R7 and various wire antennas.  The club is active on HF, VHF and UHF using equipment loaned by members. If any amateurs would like to donate amateur equipment please contact Bill Hammon.

For information about WC5GS, GSNETX ARC or scheduling operating times, contact the following:

Bill Hammon, KA5SOT.

WC5GS plans to staff the station for the following special events:

Guides on the Air (GOTA, 3rd Sat. of Feb.): Check the current year calendar for the exact date.
Jamboree on the Air (JOTA, 3rd weekend of Oct.): Check the current year calendar for the exact date.

Other dates may be available.  Please contact Bill Hammon mentioned above.

Links to other Sites of Interest:

• The American Radio Relay League - General Info
• The American Radio Relay League - Scouting Info
• Girl Scouts USA
• Girl Scouts of North East Texas
• Guides on the Air (GOTA)
• Girl Scout Amateur Radio Patch - Arline Berry, W1LIO
• Venturing Crew 73 - K5BSA

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HAM RADIO?
Check out the American Radio relay League's web site at http://www.arrl.org. Click on "Learn About Amateur Radio" to get a guided tour of this hobby. Then, use the "site Index" to navigate around areas that interest you.

Questions/comments regarding this website should be directed to KA5SOT.

Updated 10/24/08