CCARG
Central Coast Amateur Radio Group
Grover Beach, California
HAMFEST/CONVENTION
09/19/2026Start Date: 09/19/2026
End Date: 09/19/2026
Location: Oak Park Christian Church
386 N. Oak Park Blvd.
Grover Beach, CA 93433
Website: http://www.ccarg.com
Sponsor: Central Coast Amateur Radio Group
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: W6WJ UHF Club Repeater 444.700 +5, PL 127.3 Hz
Public Contact: David Qualls , K6AYK - CCARG Repeater W6WJ
PO Box 110 Grover Beach, CA 93483
Phone: 805-354-1558
Email: W6WJ.CCARG@gmail.com
2025 Swapfest was Great Success
More pictures here
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The annual Grover Beach Dune Run is a highly anticipated event that draws runners and walkers from all over California. The event is a celebration of fitness, community, and the natural beauty of Grover Beach.
The race starts at 9 a.m. and is located at the Beach Plaza at the end of Grand Avenue. This location provides runners and walkers with stunning views of the beach, dunes, and the Pacific Ocean. It is also conveniently located near parking, restrooms, and other amenities.
After the race, there will be an awards ceremony where 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals will be awarded for all age and gender categories. This is a great opportunity for participants to celebrate their achievements and meet other runners and walkers from the community.
Registration is now open! Pre-registration here: 2026 Dune Run Registration
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The CCARG monthly meetings are held at the Grover Beach Community Center
1230 Trouville Ave. Grover Beach
on the 3rd Wednesday of each month
at 7pm local time
Upcoming Speakers:
August: Marc K6ZAP will talk about contacting the ISS on a Handheld Radio
September: Neil KB6BF will talk about DMR Radio
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City of Grover Beach Parks and Rec Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Certificate of Appreciation awarded to the Central Coast Amateur Radio Group
Left to right: Larry KIm: Community Services Supervisor, Steve KI6FW,Dave K6AYK, Kassi Dee: Mayor of Grover Beach, Rusty N6OCR, Emerito N6ETO
Join the Central Coast Amateur Radio Group Click Here For The Application
The W6WJ Repeater is in operation.
You'll program your radios for 444.700(+)127.3 PL
The W6WJ Repeater is on View Hill just above the Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
The Tait TB 8100 Repeater is putting out 40 watts
into 9db Vertical Ground Plane Antenna
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Allstar and Echolink are now operational
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Here is some good info on APRS for beginners
The CCARG is a member of the
South County Chambers of Commerce.
We are an ARRL Affiliated Club.
The objectives of CCARG are to provide training and certification for Amateur Radio licensed operators.
We are volunteers who provide communications support to the San Luis Obispo Emergency Communications Council.
We also support the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Disaster Plan and public-safety communications for 5 Cities local events.
We conduct regular training drills, participate annually in ARRL Field Day training, and host other fun events throughout the South County area of San Luis Obispo County on California’s Central Coast.
CCARG Activities
Interested in becoming an Amateur Radio Operator?
Find more information at the ARRL.ORG (Amateur Radio Relay League) website or stop in at our monthly meeting or monthly breakfast. (information below)
Thursday night net is held on the CCARG Repeater on 444.700(+)127.3PL
On the third Wednesday of every month at 7pm we conduct a club meeting at the Grover Beach Community Center at 1230 Trouville Ave. Grover Beach
There is a CCARG Ham Breakfast on the first Saturday of each month at 8:30am at the Goofy Foot Grill, next to the Amtrak Station. 170 W Grand Ave in Grover Beach
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