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You are invited to become active with our organization whether or not you are a licensed radio amateur. If you have an interest in communications you may find something in GEARS to fascinate and challenge you.

Who Are We . . .?
GEARS was organized on August 13, 1939 by a group of eleven hams from towns throughout the North Sacramento Valley area. Monthly meetings in member’s homes were usually “show ‘n tell” sessions. Transmitters were invariably “home brew”.

Parts swapping from the “junk box” was a regular feature.

Club Net was on 160 meters (AM!) “Fox Hunts” on 160 meters were popular weekend activities in the summer.

Ham population in the “Golden Empire” has increased many fold since then and GEARS now has too many members for general meetings in ham shacks. . But individual QTHs are still the site for periodic workshops, antenna parties and swap sessions for parts and equipment. For details on club meeting dates and locations please click on the GEARS NEWS page.

MEMBERSHIP: Membership in GEARS is open to anyone with an interest in Amateur radio. All ages are welcome. For more information, contact the club Secretary, Darrell Mefford, KI6DGW.

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