Why Join
Membership Benefits
We invite and encourage all Austin hams to join the Austin Amateur Radio Club.
The benefits of membership
Ten reasons to be part of the AARC community — whether you're a newly minted Technician or a seasoned Extra.
Have fun
Amateur radio should be fun — and it's social. By participating in club events you'll meet other hams who share your passion.
Mentoring
Need help learning a new mode or stuck on a project? Tap into a community of experienced operators ready to lend a hand.
Elmering
Ready to upgrade your license, or have friends who want to get licensed? Our members love helping new hams get on the air.
Equipment Loaner Program
AARC has radios and test equipment that members can borrow — perfect for trying out a new mode or troubleshooting a problem.
Help with installations
The club is a great source of expertise, opinions, and elbow grease for your next antenna or shack install.
Public Service
A member of another service organization that needs communications support? AARC can likely help — we love supporting community events.
Socializing
Ham radio is what geeks did before computers — and there are many brilliant people in our community. A great way to meet folks who share your interests.
Education
A plethora of educational and instructional resources are available to ARRL members, both in print and on their website.
Information
The club shares information and promotes discussion via on-air activity, our Groups.io list, and our own mailing list.
Legislation
AARC and ARRL monitor legislator actions at local, state, and federal levels — protecting against unneeded regulations and preserving our frequency allocations.
The voice of Amateur Radio in Central Texas
AARC and ARRL are the voice of Amateur Radio in Central Texas, the Hill Country, and nationally. Together we can protect our frequency allocations, serve our community, and support technological ingenuity.
General meetings are held on Zoom at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month (except December, for the holiday party). Dates are occasionally adjusted around holidays — check the events calendar for changes. We send the Zoom link and meeting info to our Groups.io mailing list each month.
Ready to join?
Club membership starts at $36/year. Higher tiers are available if you'd like to contribute more — dues are 100% tax deductible.