Communications Support

Townsville Amateur Radio Club runs an active communications support program, providing volunteer radio operators for community events across the Townsville region — horse endurance rides, off-road racing, open water swims, and cyclone/disaster preparedness activities.

• Horse Endurance Rides
  B2B Paluma Passion & Spring Shore rides at Bluewater Park Equestrian Centre
• Off-Road Racing
  NQORA short circuit & championship rounds at Millchester MSRC
• Open Water Swims
  TOWSA Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim
• Disaster Preparedness
  Cyclone season readiness & council emergency events

2025–2026 Events We Support

• B2B Paluma Passion Horse Endurance Rides
  Sat 18 – Sun 19 July, Bluewater Park Equestrian Centre
• NQORA Charters Towers Short Circuit Off Road Racing
  Sat 25 – Sun 26 July, Millchester MSRC
• TOWSA Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim
  Sat 15 August, from 5:30am, Strand Park
• B2B Spring Shore Horse Endurance Rides
  Sat 5 – Sun 6 September, Bluewater Park Equestrian Centre
• NQORA QLD Off-Road Championship Round 1
  Sat 19 – Sun 20 September, Millchester MSRC

These events run every year on a similar cycle, alongside occasional one-off requests (Scout activities, council emergency preparedness days, and similar). Exact dates are confirmed each season — see the Events & Nets page for the current schedule, including our weekly emergency-readiness net.

Get Involved

No special equipment is usually required beyond a handheld or mobile VHF/UHF radio — checkpoints and mobile positions are briefed beforehand, and experienced operators are always happy to show newer members the ropes. It’s genuinely good fun: a day outdoors, useful radio practice, and a chance to directly support your local community.