Club Foundation

Club Foundation

The Club was initially formed back in the 1940’s as the West Cornwall Radio Club. The name was changed in the late 1950’s to become The Cornish Radio & Television Club and again some time later to become the Cornish Radio Amateur Club.

The Club’s annual Radio Rally held in July is an event that has been looked forward to for many a year and events have been held in various locations, but since 1964 predominantly in Redruth and Truro area.

Several years saw a fixed venue at what was then the Camborne Technical College. This venue was lost and we used Camborne School and Richard Lander School in Truro. Since around 1990 we have used the main sports hall at Penair School, Truro and we have been well looked after by the Caretaker and his team. 

Membership to our club is open to all interested in radio communications, electronics or indeed computing, there is no age limit however anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Monthly Meetings

THE CORNISH RADIO AMATEUR CLUB currently meets once a month at Crofthandy Village Hall in Redruth on the 1st Thursday of the month. Start time 1915hrs arrive time for meetings to start at 1930hrs If you have an interest in Radio as a listener, as a CBer or ex-CBer, or have a desire to become licensed or just want to find out a bit more we would like to meet you.

Come along to see us you would be made most welcome. Our committee meeting is held on the Tuesday prior to the main club meeting

Crofthandy Village Hall

Crossways, Chapel Terrace, Crofthandy, Redruth, TR16 5JQ

Club Information

See below for all activities carried out by CRAC

  • The club’s Rally is usually held annually in July
  • Special Events Stations
  • Monthly club meetings
  • Club loan equipment for new stations
  • Help to set up new stations (On Request)
  • Help to erect new antennas (On Request)
  • Exam Training Videos by Rick Hall G4PGD  –  https://www.youtube.com/c/CornishRadioAmateurClubTraining/featured