Geelong Amateur Radio Club
GARC Clubrooms
During World War 2 (1939 to 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 listed 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 7th of
December in 1948 the GARC christened it's new call sign - VK3ATL. The
first contact was on 40m to VK2EQ by Dick Heighway, VK3ABK using his Type 3 Mark 2
transmitter. VK3ATL has been in operation ever since.
Early
Days - a review of the GARC from 1948 to 1965 written by Dick Heighway
VK3ABK.
Visitors are always welcome. Club rooms are open every Friday from 6:30pm. All meetings, technical talks and activities start at 8.00pm
unless otherwise stated.
Sister Club - W4DOC Atlanta Radio Club
In 2010 Dallas VK3DJ travelled to the US to visit some amateur radio friends he'd
met on air. During his travels he visited the Atlanta Radio Club and from
all accounts had a great time with the guys. The ARC was established in
1911 and in 2011 they celebrate their 100th Anniversary. The GARC congratulates
the ARC on this amazing milestone and wishes them great success for the future.
Please click on the logo to visit their site.
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