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<p><strong>What is an Amateur Radio Net?</strong><br />An amateur radio "net" (short for network) is an on-the-air gathering of amateur radio operators. Think of it as a virtual club meeting or a conference call over the radio! Nets meet at pre-scheduled times and frequencies, allowing operators across the Gold Coast and [...]

When cyclones, floods, or bushfires threaten the Gold Coast and its hinterland, reliable communication can be the difference between safety and disaster. In these critical moments, mobile phone towers and other standard communication networks can become overloaded or fail entirely. It is for this reason that the Gold Coast Amateur [...]

Facing a communications challenge for your organisation or upcoming event? Perhaps you need to establish a reliable link between two buildings, ensure coverage across difficult terrain, or simply don't know where to start with choosing the right technology. Before you invest in expensive equipment or complex solutions, tap into the [...]

Are you organising the annual school fete, a local community sports day, or a weekend club muster? Coordinating volunteers and ensuring everyone is on the same page can be a challenge, especially across a busy or spread-out venue. Relying on personal mobile phones often leads to missed calls, delayed texts, [...]