South East Clubs

The township of Caboolture is located in a semi rural area approximately 45km (27 miles) north of Brisbane city and 20km (12 miles) west of Bribie Island and Moreton bay and was first settled in 1842.

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 that is currently undergoing renovations by club members, 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 (13 feet) or more.

Meetings

General meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 19:30 AEST (09:30 UTC) at the Club rooms located at, 169 Smiths Road, Caboolture QLD 4510.

The club is open every Saturday from 09:00 AEST (23:00 UTC) for members and visitors.

*** How To Find Us ***

*** From Brisbane follow the Bruce Highway north to the Sunshine Coast. Approximately 8km past the truck weighing station located at Burpengary, take the Lower King street exit veering left towards Caboolture.

*** From the Sunshine Coast follow the Bruce Highway south to Brisbane. Take the Bribe Island exit and turn right onto Lower King street heading west towards Caboolture.

In both of the above scenarios, continue west along Lower King street straight through the round-a-bout, crossing the railway overpass and continue through town past the big white concrete tower which will be on your right. Continue west for a further 2km past the interstection of King street and Bellmere road until you come to the traffic lights at the intersection of King street and Smiths road. Turn right into Smiths road

Follow Smiths road for 1km over the railway lines at the traffic lights, and past the Caboolture State School. Continue along Smiths road through the round-a-bout and cross the D'Aguilar Highway overpass. Continue along Smiths road for 500m. Just before the left hand bend in the road at the bottom of the dip, there is a gate on your right. This is the Caboolture Scout Grounds. Go through the gate and follow the track on the left around the back of the buildings and sheds, the Caboolture Radio Club is the last building at the back of the property, look for the antennas.

*** From Woodford and places west follow the D'Aguilar Highway east to Caboolture. Continue through Wamuran and follow the D'Aguilar Highway for a further 5km and take the King street exit on your right. Follow King street for 3km passing the IGA shopping centre. You with come to a set of traffic lights at the intersection of King street and Smiths road. Turn left into Smiths road.

Follow Smiths road for 1km over the railway lines at the traffic lights, and past the Caboolture State School. Continue along Smiths road through the round-a-bout and cross the D'Aguilar Highway overpass. Continue along Smiths road for 500m. Just before the left hand bend in the road at the bottom of the dip, there is a gate on your right. This is the Caboolture Scout Grounds. Go through the gate and follow the track on the left around the back of the buildings and sheds, the Caboolture Radio Club is the last building at the back of the property, look for the antennas.

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

We look forward to seeing you some time.

Club Activities & Events

The Caboolture Radio Club hosts two on air nets, plus a CW practice session:

*** Monday evenings at 19.45 AEST (09:45 UTC) on our repeater VK4RCC 146.625mHz Echolink/IRLP node 314599/ 6898

*** Morse practice is held on Tuesday evenings at 19:30 AEST (09:30 UTC) on 3535 mHz. Check in is on SSB.

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

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 Location

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Training Courses And Assessment Information

The Caboolture Radio Club does not hold formal courses.

However, we will mentor and assist those that are interested in gaining and Amateur Operators Certificate of Proficiency and licence on a one to one basis.

Upcoming Courses and Assessments

Assessments are done on demand; we will work with you to provide an assessment in a timely manner suitable to you.

You do not need to become a member of the club to do and assessment