Kildare Amateur Radio Club’s POTA and BOTA Summer Blitz
Members of the Kildare Amateur Radio Club enjoyed two busy weekends of portable amateur radio activity during July 2026, taking part in official Parks on the Air and Bunkers on…
From Inland Kildare to the World’s Lighthouses: Amateur Radio and Lighthouse Weekend 2026
On Saturday 15 August and Sunday 16 August 2026, amateur radio operators around the world will take part in the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend, a global on-air event that…
Kildare Amateur Radio Club Buy & Sell Extravaganza 2026
A Great Day Out for Radio Enthusiasts, Operators and Curious Visitors Kildare Amateur Radio Club is delighted to announce its Buy & Sell Extravaganza, taking place on Sunday, 18 October…
The Southern Ireland Repeater Network: Connecting Operators Across the South of Ireland
For many amateur radio operators, repeaters are the easiest and most reliable way to make local and regional contacts. A handheld radio, mobile rig or modest home station can suddenly…
Parks on the Air: A Kildare Introduction to POTA
Amateur radio becomes especially enjoyable when it gets us out of the shack and into the real world. Parks on the Air, better known as POTA, is one of the…
Club Nets: Why They Matter and How to Take Part
One of the best ways to become active in amateur radio is to take part in a club net. A net is a scheduled on-air gathering where radio operators meet…
Best Portable Radio Locations in Kildare
Portable radio is one of the most enjoyable parts of amateur radio. It gets you out of the shack, away from household electrical noise, and into locations where antennas often…
Simple Antennas for Beginners
When people first get involved in amateur radio, they often focus on the radio itself. They compare handhelds, mobile rigs, HF transceivers, power output, displays and features. But experienced operators…
Your First Ham Radio: What to Buy and What to Avoid
Buying your first ham radio is exciting, but it can also be confusing. There are handheld radios, mobile radios, base stations, HF rigs, digital radios, antennas, power supplies, cables, microphones…
What Is a Repeater and How Do You Use One?
If you are new to amateur radio, one of the first terms you will hear is repeater. Repeaters are an important part of VHF and UHF radio communication, especially for…