Facilities

The Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society maintains a number of facilities to support local amateur radio operators, CB users and emergency response.

OUR FACILITIES

Community Communications Centre

Our commitment to serving the wider community extends beyond our fixed repeater sites. The GCARS Community Communication Centre (CCC) trailer is a cornerstone of our public service and emergency communications capabilities. This mobile facility is designed for rapid deployment, allowing our members to establish a fully-equipped communications hub wherever it [...]

The GCARS Clubhouse

The heart of the Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society is our clubhouse, a vibrant hub of activity, learning, and community. Located at 85 Harper Street, Molendinar, the building is more than just a meeting place; it is a physical testament to the dedication and hard work of generations of club [...]

Wongawallan Hill

Complementing our flagship Springbrook site, our facilities at Wongawallan represent our commitment to pioneering new and modern communication technologies for our members. Located in the Gold Coast hinterland, the Wongawallan site offers a strategic position to provide robust coverage in areas that may have limited access to our other repeaters. [...]

Springbrook Mountain

The Springbrook site is a cornerstone of our repeater network and has a long and proud history serving the Gold Coast amateur radio community. Situated on a high-elevation ridge within the stunning Springbrook National Park, this location provides the ideal vantage point for wide-area radio communication across the Gold Coast, [...]

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