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November, sees the month of Calling New Zealand Towns and Cities from Australia and from all over New Zealand to see who can talk to the most towns or, if you are local, then how many towns you can activate in a month. There are three awards: It runs for the 4 weekends in November…
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Today, President Martin VK4MCU made our usual Saturday clubhouse meet a special time to for us to remember David VK4ZF. Many members came down and reminisced about their memories of David while sharing egg and bacon rolls and continuing the tradition of tinkering with the radios, antennas and repairs; some club projects, some their own…
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What began several years ago as a Maker Project by Bob VK4YA, Paul VK4PLY and David VK4ZF has grown into something much bigger! In 2026, BDARS is proud to support around 30 final-year undergraduate students at the University of Queensland (UQ), providing inspiration and guidance to teams working on the Lightning Detector Network project. It’s…
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The club’s next General Meeting is at the Redlands Coast Museum on Monday 2nd November, with a 7:00PM arrival for a 7:30PM start. All members and visitors are welcome. Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yE1ML344o5No1i9L6 (please use the side entrance). Apart from the normal general business meeting, Phil VK4PG will be presenting about his amateur satellite project, building a…
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Come down to the Gold Coast Hamfest. If you would like to book a table, they are selling fast – email hamfest@gcars.com.au Sunday 8th November. Doors open at 9AM (Or 7AM if you are an exhibitor) Breakfast, tea and coffee will be available. BDARS members traditionally attend this event in good numbers, making it a…
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Our next Tech/Social meeting is at the Redlands Coast Museum on Monday 19th October, 7:00PM for 7:30PM start. Members and visitors (non members) are always welcomed. Martin has some exciting news to share about a new multimode reflector that he will be sponsoring for BDARS and Amateur Radio, which is WIP http://vk4mcureflector.ddns.net:4000/ We will have just…
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This year BDARS is organising three teams to support the JOTA/JOTI Guides and Scouts event. Each team assists the youngsters as they meet up to celebrate Jamboree of the Air at the local Redlands camp sites at Karingal and Kindilan. It’s on next weekend: 16th – 18th October 2026. The aim is to help the…
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The Maker Group enjoyed a well-attended meeting yesterday afternoon at our Victoria Point clubhouse, with a diverse range of projects being demonstrated and discussed. As always, the clubhouse provided a welcoming venue for members to get together, share ideas and, naturally, compare notes on the latest gadgets. Graham, VK4GRK, demonstrated his Mk2 Go-Box, which incorporates…
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It’s almost time for our next BDARS General Meeting, and we’d love to see you there! Whether you’re a long-time member, a newer face, or simply curious about what the club gets up to, come along for an evening of radio, projects, ideas and good company Monday 5th October, Redlands Coast Museum — please use the…
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Congratulations to the Bayside District Amateur Radio Society (BDARS) team who represented the club and manned our live amateur radio stations during the Cleveland Caravan, Camping, Boating & 4×4 Expo. Held at the Redland Showgrounds from 18th to 20th September 2026, the expo brought together the very best of the outdoor lifestyle, with more than…
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Our next Tech/Social meeting is at the Redlands Coast Museum on Monday 21st September, 7:00PM for 7:30PM start. Members and visitors (non members) are always welcomed. Please note: Entrance to RCM will be via the front door and parking may be limited to only street parking due to the event setup over this weekend. President…
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BDARS BBQ Bonanza – Another Sizzling Success (With Extra Thanks to Martin & Eddie!) A heartfelt thank-you to all the volunteers who helped out at the Bunnings BBQ yesterday – our third fundraising BBQ for the year. Events like this wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of Bunnings and the incredible support from our volunteers.…
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The club’s next General Meeting is at the Redlands Coast Museum on Monday 7th September, 🕖 Arrival: 7:00 PM 🕢 Meeting Start: 7:30 PM. 📍 Location: Redlands Museum (use the side entrance near the carpark). Come along and get involved! We’ll be presenting the outcome from the August Committee meeting and be including a look…
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Our next Tech/Social meeting will be held at the Redlands Coast Museum on Monday 17th August, with doors opening at 7:00 PM for a 7:30 PM start. Members and visitors alike — including non-members — are always very welcome. We’ll kick off the night with a brief club update, where you’ll hear the latest news,…
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We are planning to support and participate in the ILLW – 2026 event on the weekend of August 15th/16th. BDARS has a history of being part of this event and we’ll continue this tradition by taking part on Saturday August 15th from Cleveland Point (near the lighthouse). We’ll be picking up the equipment on Saturday…
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The Bayside and Districts Amateur Radio Society (BDARS) proudly participated in the Redlands Coast Museum Mighty Machines Monday, 10 August 2026. The Museum’s Community Day was held as part of its broader efforts to establish itself as a significant tourist attraction in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympic Games. The event also provided an opportunity…
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The club’s next General Meeting is at the Redlands Coast Museum on Monday 3rd August, 🕖 Arrival: 7:00 PM 🕢 Meeting Start: 7:30 PM. 📍 Location: Redlands Museum (use the side entrance near the carpark). Come along and be part of the conversation as we look ahead to the future of our Club, the Clubhouse,…
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The Victoria Point clubhouse was buzzing again this Saturday morning with hands-on projects, lively conversation and plenty of collaboration. From the moment the doors opened, members were busy tinkering, testing equipment, sharing ideas and catching up over coffee. If you weren’t there, you missed a fantastic morning that showcased everything that makes our club such…
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Our next Tech/Social meeting at the Redland Museum is on Monday 20th July, 7:00PM for 7:30PM start. Members and visitors (non members) are always welcomed. Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yE1ML344o5No1i9L6 The main talk of the evening will be presented by our keen field operations expert Scott VK4MGL. Scott’s talks are always informative, entertaining and of practical use. Scott…
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BDARS BBQ Bonanza – A Sizzling Success (With Extra Thanks to Martin & Eddie!) A heartfelt thank-you to all the volunteers who helped out at the Bunnings BBQ today – our second fundraising BBQ for the year. Events like this wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of Bunnings and the incredible support from our volunteers.…
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The club’s next General Meeting is at the Redlands Coast Museum on Monday 6th July, Arrival: 7:00 PM, Meeting Start: 7:30 PM. Location: Redlands Museum (please use the side entrance near the carpark). All members and visitors are warmly invited to come along. Come along and get involved! We’ll be presenting a look back at…
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Our next Tech/Social meeting at the Redlands Coast Museum is on Monday 15th June, 7:00PM for 7:30PM start. Join us for an engaging and community-filled night, where innovation, exploration, and local connection take center stage. Whether you’re a regular member, a curious visitor, or have a passion for all things technical, this evening promises to…
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The Bayside and Districts Amateur Radio Society (BDARS) proudly participated in the Redlands Coast Museum Open Day on Saturday, 30 May 2026. The Open Day formed part of the Museum’s efforts to promote itself as a key tourist attraction in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympic Games, while also showcasing the important role that local…
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The club’s next General Meeting is at the Redlands Coast Museum on Monday 1st June, with a 7:00PM arrival for a 7:30PM start. All members and visitors are welcome. Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yE1ML344o5No1i9L6 (please use the side entrance). Apart from the normal general business meeting, Vice-President John VK4JBE plans to present another Did -You-Know presentation on USB…
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For three teams of multidisciplinary undergraduates at the University of Queensland it was a big day – it was their moment to present the outcomes of the projects they had been working on all semester. The project was of course the “Lightning Detector Network’. Kindly invited by BDARS member Professor Adrian Panow VK4BCF, who facilitated…
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The Victoria Point clubhouse was full of life again today, with members gathering for another enjoyable session of radio talk, technical projects, and great company. The atmosphere throughout the morning was relaxed, friendly, and full of enthusiasm as conversations and demonstrations unfolded across the room. There was plenty happening for members and visitors alike. From…
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Our next Tech/Social meeting at the Redlands Coast Museum is on Monday 18th May, 7:00PM for 7:30PM start. Join us for an engaging and community-filled night, where innovation, exploration, and local connection take center stage. Whether you’re a regular member, a curious visitor, or someone with a passion for all things technical, this evening promises…
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The club’s next General Meeting is at the Redlands Museum on Monday 4th May, with a 7:00PM arrival for a 7:30PM start. All members and visitors are welcome. Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yE1ML344o5No1i9L6 Apart from the usual general business of the meeting, this session is also a great opportunity to share and celebrate what you’ve been working on.…
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The club’s next Technight/Social Meeting is at the Redlands Coast Museum on Monday 20th April, with a 7:00PM arrival for a 7:30PM start. All members and visitors are welcome. At the meeting you can also hear a quick update on the latest club news. Don’t Miss This Month’s Feature Presentation: “Baluns, Ununs and Chokes” presented…
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BDARS BBQ Bonanza – Another Sizzling Success Yesterday, members of our club came together at Bunnings Capalaba to fire up the grill and our fundraising spirit for another fantastic BBQ event. Thanks to the incredible support of our local community, the team at Bunnings Capalaba, and a steady stream of hungry shoppers, the day was…
