The Brisbane Amateur Radio Club was formed to promote the hobby of Amateur Radio and Electronics. Our members come from all walks of life but share a common interest in the scientific development of radiocommunications and associated electronics.
The Club's official Amateur Station call-sign is VK4BA.
A proud member of the Wireless
Institute of Australia,
BARC was formed in August 1977 and has a rich
history of achievement, providing for people
involved in Amateur Radio and associated electronics
a centre where they may receive or give instruction
and advice on all matters pertaining to Amateur
Radio.
Currently BARC is enjoying a strong and growing
membership, including Amateurs, Short Wave
Listeners, CB'ers and 4WD'ers alike
Our annual BARCfest which is held in June each
year is the place to buy and sell radio and
electronics equipment and has displays of vintage,
QRP, military and other transmitting equipment, It
is a great place to meet old friends enjoying our
famous Cafe de BARC or outdoor sausage sizzles.
Subscriptions for membership fall due on the last day of August. Current standard membership fee is $20.00. Our application form is available here.
Altered 2 December,
2015
Where do we meet?
The club meets twice per month, on the 2nd Friday of the month for Social and Business meetings and the 4th Saturday of the month for projects and working bees at the Rochedale Scouts Den, located at 21 Rochedale Road Rochdale, all other meetings will be posted as they come to hand and notified by email to members
The entrance is at the Nothern end of Rochedale road.
Coming from Mt Gravatt Capabala Road Turn right into Grieve Road You will notice that the road splits into two The Right hand road becomes Rochedale Road
If the first meeting for the month is a social meeting it will start around 7.30pm. If the meeting is a business meeting (which is held four time per year) it will start at 7.30pm, the business usually takes no more than 30 minutes. At either meeting we try to have a talk by a club member or invited guest.
See the meeting dates page for all upcoming meeting dates.
What do we offer?
The club has a technical library and also subscribes to several radio magazines which are available on loan to members. We also have test equipment which is able to be borrowed by members for a short period.
The club also owns its own radio tranceiver etc.
We are willing to help anyone who wishes to become an Amateur. We can provide technical assistance to help obtaining the necessary licence. The club now has two assessors who are able to arrange exams for those wishing to obtain their licence.
Objectives.
The objects for which BARC has been established are generally to promote interest and fraternal goodwill among those interested in the science of electronics and amateur radio, but more particularly: -
- To foster good relations with the general public and bring the hobby of amateur radio to the fore;
- To encourage people to pursue the hobby of electronics;
- To assist interested parties in gaining a certificate of proficiency of their choice by way of theory, regulatory and morse code classes;
- To help and advise members in the correct operation of amateur stations;
- To hold regular club activities, for example, project nights to help get the novice on air, with the emphasis being on items that enhance the operation of a station such as antenna tuners, antennas, filters, amplifiers etc.;
- To conduct experiments in Wireless Telegraphy and Telephony for the advancement of amateur radio;
- To operate the club stations during times of natural disturbance or community need...
- To subscribe to and/or purchase publications to improve the technical and operational standards of members;
- To hold meetings and lectures to pursue the above mentioned objects.
- To produce a newsletter issued to all members so that they can be kept up-to-date with club activities and interesting technical aspects of our hobby;
- But most importantly to have fun.
Nets
There are two nets each week. See Our Nets. You may also want to check out our repeater.
Fees
Current fees are $20.00 per year due by business meeting in August. Membership renewals after this date incurs a $5.00 charge making fee $25.00
How to contact us
See Contacting Us.