Welcome to Athens Radio Club - KD4QHB

The Athens Radio Club (ARC) - KD4QHB in Athens, Georgia operates three repeaters around the Clarke, Jackson, Barrow, Oconee, Madison, Oglethorpe, Elbert, Morgan and Greene county area of Northeast Georgia.

146.745 (-) PL 118.8 is located on city Water Tower in Colbert, GA

442.150 (+) PL 123.0 also located on the Colbert, GA Water Tower

145.330 (-) PL 123.0 is located in Northwest Clarke County, GA

The Colbert location is 150 feet above ground and the Clarke County tower as about 400 feet AGL. Both location have battery backups and will operate for an extended period during power outages. All three machines have tone squelch and output PL tones. We invite you to throw out your call on them from anywhere.

The members of ARC are active in the hobby of amateur radio and various public service aspects. The club host several annual events that provide opportunities for operators young and old, from technician to amateur extra licensees, from those still apprehensive of keying the mic to “rag chewers.” Our member can be found in state parks and WMAs playing POTA, and we can be found working a variety of events alongside the Medical Dawgs delivering first aid at UGA football games to providing course communications at triathlons and 5K walks and runs.

We encourage you to follow our CALENDAR and social media for up-to-date information on club happenings.

Join the club today to become active in our special events and community support.

If you are interested in becoming licensed, we offer full FCC-recognized testing sessions on the first Tuesday of even-numbered months. 

The Athens Radio Club is affiliated with the American Radio Relay League with the designation as a Special Service Club. 

We are also a member of the Southeastern Repeater Association.

Our goal as a club is to expand the hobby of amateur radio for fun and community involvement.

Join our list serve today to share with us your enjoyment of the hobby.

73 de KD4QHB - Athens Radio Club Executive Committee