ALARA’s mission is to encourage women’s interest and active participation in amateur radio.
ALARA was formed in 1975 by a small group of Australian ladies interested in amateur radio. Membership has now grown to over 200, with many Australian members sponsoring overseas YLs into ALARA. The term “YL” stands for “young lady” – regardless of age.
Latest news
31st ALARA Contest
The 31st ALARA Contest is this month – 27 and 28 August, 2011. Please enter and send your log to the Contest Manager.
YL International Meet in Adelaide, 3-9th May 2012
ALARA is hosting the International YL Meet in Adelaide in 2012. Many girls from DX countries will be attending and Tina is taking bookings.
| Net | Day | Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official ALARA | Mondays | 1030 UTC (1000 UTC during daylight saving) | 3.580+- |
| YL 222 DX | Monday | 0530 UTC | 14.222 |
| YL Activity Day | 6th of each month | Listen on the hour and call "CQ YL" | 14.288, 21.188 or 28.588 |
| Birthday Net | 4th Saturday in July | 1000-1200 UTC | 3.588+- |
Office Bearers and Contacts
Need to get in touch? Contact details for the Publicity Officer, Office Bearers and State Representatives.
Membership
There are a range of membership options for joining ALARA or receiving the ALARA newsletter. You can even sponsor overseas friends into ALARA and become a member of a DX association in return.
ALARAmeet
ALARAmeet is a wonderful way to meet other YLs of our organisation and their OMs are welcome too. Approximately 80 people attend our meets now and YLs have come from England, Sweden, America, Germany and a big group from New Zealand.
Contests
The ALARA award is available to YLs, OMs and SWLs contacting ALARA members on or after 30th June 1975. All licensed operators throughout the world are invited to participate.