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BIARC · Big Island Amateur Radio Club

Welcome to the Big Island Amateur Radio Club website. The mission of BIARC is to recruit, educate, and help committed Ham Radio operators carry on the traditions of amateur radio by using our network of technical resources and expertise to provide equipment, skilled operators, and emergency services when called upon in time of need and to assist and protect the citizens in the communities in which we live and serve. BIARC is dedicated to community service and providing education to the general public about the history, operation, functions, and benefits of the Amateur Radio Service. BIARC members adhere to the Radio Amateur's Code and are considerate, loyal, progressive, friendly, balanced, and patriotic.


📅 Education & Outreach Activity — May 13th, 2026 at 5:00 PM

BIARC E&OC Science Night
Keonepoko Elementary School

📍15-890 Kahakai Blvd., Pahoa, HI

📅 Monthly Activity — May 17th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

BIARC Semi-Annual Business Meeting


📍Kamana Senior Center · 127 Kamana Street, Hilo, HI. (Meeting Room AB)

(You may participate online using Google Meet — video links available via club announcement)

BIARC Executive Meeting: 12-2 PM. [Download Agenda]
BIARC Club Activity: 2–4 PM, social time from 4–5 PM. [Download Agenda]

🎥 Join meeting online (Google Meet)

About BIARC

Our club call is KH6EJ. We are an ARRL-affiliated club. Although we typically meet in Hilo, our membership is islandwide. We welcome non-residents of Hawaii County as Affiliate members.

    Our locators:
  • ARRL Region: 13
  • ARRL Pacific Section (PAC)
  • CQ Zone 31
  • Grid Square BK29
  • IOTA OC19
  • ITU Zone 61
  • ITU Region 2
  • State: Hawai'i
  • County: Hawai'i

We participate in ARRL Field Day and other events. From Hawai'i island, over 2,300 miles to nearest land — our saltwater ground plane provides propagation benefits.

Note: BIARC donations are not tax deductible (501(c)(7) social club status).

Donations & Support

While not tax-deductible, contributions help maintain repeaters and support community events. Contact treasurer for more info.

Contact & Mailing Address

Big Island Amateur Radio Club
P. O. Box 1938, Hilo, HI 96721-1938
Email listserve: send request to Les Hittner (lhittner@hbci.com)