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
ALARA’s 35th Birthday
Click here for details of the ALARA Birthday Net and our Birthday Luncheon Celebrations.
Office Bearers update
The list of Office Bearers has been updated.
| Net | Day | Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official ALARA | Mondays | 1030 UTC (1000 UTC during daylight saving) | 3.580+- |
| VK6 ALARA | Mondays (following the national net) | 1200 UTC | 3.585+- |
| YL 222 DX | Monday | 0530 UTC | 14.222 |
| District Radio Ladies | 1st Thursday of the month | 1030 UTC | 146.900 3.565+- |
| 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.