Radio Amateurs Old Timers Club (RAOTC) - Celebrating Decades of Ham Radio Excellence

About RAOTC

The Radio Amateurs Old Timers Club (RAOTC) is a unique organization dedicated to preserving the camaraderie and knowledge of Australia's most experienced amateur radio operators. With callsigns VK3OTN and VK6OTN, we connect hams who have dedicated decades to the hobby.

Membership Eligibility

• Full Membership: Available to those holding an amateur license for 25+ years

• Associate Membership: Open to operators with 10+ years of licensing (all privileges except voting/office holding)

📍 Address: PO Box 107, Mentone VIC 3194
📞 Phone: 03 9584 9512
🌐 Website: www.raotc.org.au

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Club Activities & Events

Regular Meetings

• Bi-annual luncheons in Melbourne featuring guest speakers

• State chapters encouraged to submit meeting details for publication

Monthly On-Air Sessions

Join us on the first Monday of each month (excluding January):

• 10:00 AM AEST:
  145.700 FM + 1.825 MHz AM + 3.650 MHz & 7.146 MHz LSB

• 01:00 UTC:
  14.150 MHz USB (beaming north from Melbourne)

• 08:30 PM AEST:
  3.650 MHz LSB

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OTN Magazine - Your Voice in Amateur Radio History

Our biannual publication (March & September) features:

• Personal ham radio journeys and experiences

• Technical achievements (and learning from failures)

• Historical accounts, including previously restricted wartime radio operations

• Family stories of radio operators from past generations

We welcome your contributions! Share your unique perspective to preserve our radio heritage.

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2024 Committee

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Join Our Legacy

Whether you're a seasoned operator or approaching your first decade in amateur radio, RAOTC offers:

• Connection with like-minded radio enthusiasts

• Knowledge sharing across generations

• Preservation of Australia's rich radio history

📻 Tune in to our monthly nets and become part of living radio history!