BIARC · Big Island Amateur Radio ClubWelcome 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. 📅 Monthly Activity — September 13, 2026 at 2:00 PMBIARC Regular Meeting
📍Kamana Senior Center · 127
Kamana
Street, Hilo, HI. (Meeting Room AB) 📅 Education & Outreach Activity — Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 at 5:00-6:30PMBIARC E&OC Educational Networking Visit
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Isle amateur radio operators
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2026 Grid Madness
UPCOMING! |
2026 Field Day
BIARC |
Meshforge-One NOC, Two Meshes
Shawn Farley, WH6GXZ |
Meshforge-Mesh Network Operations Center
Shawn Farley, WH6GXZ |
Keonepoko Elementary
Education & Outreach |
How Artemis II Communicated
William Polhemus, NH6ET |
Decibels!
William Polhemus, NH6ET |
Visit the Presentations Archive for further resources.
Additional Links:
BIARC's Facebook Page.
BIARC's YouTube Channel
Technet Zoom Sessions: NH6ET Channel on YouTube.
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARRL/ARES)
ARRL/ARES Pacific Section Leadership Page
Help Support the All Hazard Sirens: Adopt a Siren.
A Guide to Amateur Radio Emergency Communications in Hawaii County
Hawaii County Civil Defense Auxiliary Communication
Service Forms:
(Please print copies of these forms for practice and emergency use when telephone and internet service are unavailable)
HC CDA Situation Report (SitRep-Also used for damage reports.)
HC CDA Request for Assistance (RFA)
Note: The HC CDA forms are also available on Winlink:
1) From RMS Express, Click Message, New Message, and Select Template.
2) Open Standard Templates, HI State forms, and HCDA Forms.
3) Double-click the form you need to launch it in your web browser.
Hawaii VOAD
Community Organizations Active in Disaster need your help
If you are a licensed amateur radio operator who would like to assist organizations
active in disaster response with emergency communications, please let us know. We wish
to pair you
with volunteers near you. Help volunteers stay in touch when telephone and internet
services
are not available.
Hawaii VOAD FAQ Sheet
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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 biarc@mailman.qth.net