South East Clubs

The town of Caboolture is located in a semi rural area approximately 45km north of Brisbane city and 20km west of Bribie Island and Moreton bay and was first settled in 1842.

Founded in 1992 and incorporated in 1999, the Caboolture Radio Club shares approximately 5ha (12 acres) with the Caboolture Scouts on Department of Natural Resources land.

Housed in a WWII military building the club is active in providing communications for various community events and groups including The Caboolture Scouts, various sporting car clubs and rally organisations, horse endurance rides and cycling events. We also have fun during field days and various on air contests.

Our logo shows the importance of the history of the area with the Caboolture River shown in the foreground, which was used by the timber getters of the 1800's and 1900's. The timber getters floated red cedar logs from the D'Aguilar Ranges to the coast for shipping to various parts of Queensland. The area in between depicts the area the pastoralists used for growing sugar cane and cotton amongst other things.

The significance of the carpet python is the most important aspect of our logo, as the township of Caboolture derived its name from the Brisbane Aborigines, and is pronounced Kabul-tur, which means place of the carpet pythons. Although plentiful in the area, the carpet python is a harmless, non-poisonous snake, reaching a length of four metres or more.

Meetings

Meetings are held every Saturday of at 10:00 AEST at the Club rooms located at, 169 Smiths Road, Caboolture QLD 4510.

The club is open everySaturday from 08:00 AEST for members and visitors.

Remember, you can always call in on the club repeater, VK4RCC 146.625mHz, if you need directions on how to get to the club.

We also have what is the worlds only beacon on 2200 Metres. Freq 137.444 KHz , one watt wspr mode.

We look forward to seeing you some time..

Club Activities & Events

The Caboolture Radio Club hosts two on air nets, :

*** Tuesday evenings at 19.30 AEST (09:30 UTC) on our repeater VK4RCC 146.625mHz

*** Friday evenings at 19:30 AEST (09:30 UTC) on 3.610mHz +/- QRM (suspended at present)

Nets generally run for 3 rounds and can last up to an hour or more depending on the turnout.

The club repeater is always monitored so please feel free to call in for a chat outside of these times. Or visit the club rooms on any Saturday morning from 09:00 AEST (23:00 UTC). Check in on the repeater if you need directions.

Caboolture Radio Club Meeting Location

Training Courses And Assessment Information

The Caboolture Radio Club will mentor and assist those that are interested in gaining an Amateur Operators Certificate of Proficiency and licence on a one to one basis.