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Welcome to the BYU Amateur Radio Club

Learn about Amateur Radio
Serve the community
Build your own equipment
Study for a license exam
Or simply have fun!

Event Notice — BYUARC is volunteering to assist with communications at this year's Hike and Light the Y on Tuesday, October 17. Volunteer radio operators will be greatly appreciated. Please sign up on this <b class="rte2-style-bold">signup sheet</b>. More information can be found in our <b class="rte2-style-bold">Facebook group</b>

The Brigham Young University Amateur Radio Club is a place to learn and practice radio operating skills and to use those skills to serve the community. During the school year, the club meets Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM.

In addition to club meetings, a weekly net is held on the air every Thursday night at 9:00 PM on the club’s 2 meter repeater.

Activities and Service

Weekly club activities include

  • Build nights
  • Demonstrations
  • Training
  • Transmitter hunts
  • Practice using club radio equipment

The club often volunteers to provide communications for campus and community events such as

  • Hike and Light the Y
  • The Rex Lee Run

Get Involved

  • Come to a club meeting
  • Join the BYU Amateur Radio Club Facebook group
  • If you’re already a licensed Amateur Radio operator, check in to a net, held every Thursday at 9:00 PM
  • Join the club! Members can use the club’s HF, satellite, and other on-campus equipment. Visit the club’s BYUSA profile page for club dues information.
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BYUARC antennas atop the Wilkinson Student Center include satellite antennas (left), tower with HF, VHF, and UHF antennas (center), and repeater antennas (right)