Geelong Amateur Radio Club

GARC Clubrooms

During World War 2 (1939 - 1945), all amateur radio operation was banned. Some of the men that enlisted for service received technical training in radio and radar. In 1938 there were nine amateur radio operators in the Geelong area. By the time the war was over and amateur radio operation was once again permitted the number of licensed amateur radio operators in the area had grown to fifteen. A meeting was called, and from there the Geelong Amateur Radio Club (GARC) was formed, with weekly meetings drawing 15 to 20 people. On the 22nd of December in 1948  the GARC christened it's new call sign - VK3ATL. The first contact was between VK2EQ and Dick Highway, VK3ABK using his Type 3 Mark 2 transmitter.  VK3ATL has been in operation ever since.

The GARC supports and encourages all aspects of our hobby and also maintains a number of repeaters and beacons in the area.

Visitors are always welcome. Club rooms are open every Friday from 6:30pm and Saturday mornings from 9:00am. All meetings, technical talks and activities start at 8.00pm unless otherwise stated.