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It also contributes to the community by being available to provide help with communications in the event of an emergency.

Bayside District Amateur Radio Society incorporated, a non-profit voluntary organisation comprising Amateur Radio Operators and electronics experimenters in SE Qld. Bayside District Amateur Radio Society (BDARS) is a non-profit voluntary organisation comprising Amateur Radio Operators and electronics experimenters mainly from Redland City area, of greater Brisbane. Amateur radio (also called ham

radio) is part of a truly international hobby open to licence holders to use designated radio frequency spectra for purposes of private recreation, non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation and self-training. BDARS helps local people to become licensed amateurs and to broaden their knowledge of radio, electronics and microelectronics by running a variety of regular activities. These include courses, workshops and group activities. Anyone is welcome to attend our general meetings and see for themselves what is happening in this broad technical hobby.

09/06/2026

Tech/Social night June

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 inspire and inform. All are welcome!...

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 lo…

30/05/2026

Redlands Coast Museum Open Day ’26

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 community groups play in the Redlands region....

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 …

27/05/2026

June General Meeting

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: (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 Tricks & Traps! We'll also have time for our popular…...

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: (please use the side e…

26/05/2026

Striking Insights: Students, Scientists and BDARS

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 the project, Martin VK4MCU, Paul VK4PLY and Bob VK4YA battled the morning traffic to attend the exhibition, arriving almost on time....

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 al…

16/05/2026

Saturday at the Clubhouse

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 traditional radio interests through to emerging technologies, the clubhouse is…...

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 …

11/05/2026

Tech/Social night

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 to inspire and inform. We’ll kick off the night with a brief club update, where you’ll hear the latest news, developments, and plans from within the group....

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 loc…

27/04/2026

May General Meeting

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: 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. Members and visitors are warmly invited to present updates on their personal projects, recent experiments, station upgrades, or any amateur radio achievements they’re proud of....

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: Apart from the usual general …

16/04/2026

April Technight Meeting

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 by John Paul VK4JPW. …...

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 ca…

13/04/2026

Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser April26

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 a great success. Every sausage served helps keep BDARS running…...

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. Than…

01/04/2026

April General Meeting

The club’s next General Meeting is at the Redlands Coast Museum on Monday 6th April, 🕖 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 a look back at our recent successes and discussing our upcoming plans for the Club, the Museum, and Mt Cotton....

The club’s next General Meeting is at the Redlands Coast Museum on Monday 6th April, 🕖 Arrival: 7:00 PM 🕢 Meeting Start: 7:30 PM. 📍 Location: Redlands Museum (use the side entrance near the car…

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PO Box 411
Capalaba, QLD
4157

Website

https://bdars.org.au/

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