Community Radio Loan Pool – Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society Inc.

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, and frustration.

The GCARS Community Radio Loan Pool is designed specifically for Gold Coast community organisations, schools, and non-profits just like yours. We maintain a pool of high-quality, easy-to-use handheld and mobile radios that are available for short-term loan. This service provides you with a simple and cost-effective way to equip your team with reliable, push-to-talk communication for the duration of your event.

Using two-way radios can dramatically improve the efficiency and safety of your function. You can instantly coordinate parking, check on first aid stations, manage vendor logistics, or find a lost child without delay. Our team will ensure the radios are programmed and ready to use, and we’ll provide a straightforward briefing on their operation. Don’t let poor communication hinder your event’s success. Tap into our community resource and keep your team connected.

Get in touch to check availability and see how our equipment can support your next community function.

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