Membership
Join the Austin Amateur Radio Club
Help sustain critical radio infrastructure, support emergency communications, and keep amateur radio strong in Central Texas.
Why become a member?
Your membership is what keeps Austin's amateur radio community on the air — from the repeaters on top of the KVUE tower to the volunteers who answer the call when disaster strikes.
Maintain Austin's repeater infrastructure
Your dues directly fund the operation, maintenance, and improvement of Austin-area repeaters — vital communications assets every day and during emergencies.
Support emergency communications
Dues help equip and train volunteers who provide emergency and disaster communications when traditional systems fail, working closely with local emergency management.
Learning, training, and skill building
Club meetings and presentations, licensing and continuing education, technical discussions and mentoring, and hands-on operating and public service events.
Community and fellowship
Connect with local operators who share a passion for radio, service, and community — people who enjoy helping each other grow and serving Austin together.
Member-only access
Members receive access to exclusive club resources, announcements, and content to stay informed and engaged throughout the year.
Stewardship of what we've built
Repeaters, antennas, and systems were built and maintained by dedicated members — help us keep that infrastructure dependable for the next operator who keys up.
Less than a cup of coffee. Priceless when it matters.
Membership is simple: one annual membership for one person. No tiers, no add-ons, no fine print — every member has the same access, the same voice, and the same standing in the club.
For years, our club's infrastructure has existed because dedicated members stepped up. Repeaters, antennas, and systems were built, repaired, and maintained with personal time, personal tools, and personal money. That generosity is the foundation of what we have today.
But infrastructure ages. Equipment fails. Parts become harder to source. If we want to remain dependable — both day-to-day and when emergencies strike — we need to be proactive together. Your annual dues help us maintain and repair the aging repeater system, plan for upgrades and responsible expansion, and improve coverage and reliability across the region.
This isn't about profit or status. It's about stewardship — taking care of what we've built together and ensuring it's still there for the next operator who keys up.
Become a member
One membership, one person, one year. All licensed amateurs, new hams, and folks interested in amateur radio are welcome.
Questions about membership? Contact us — we're happy to help.