CQ Pride Augusta

All are welcome on the air.

CQ Pride Augusta is an outreach to the Amateur Radio community for LGBTQIA+ persons, allies, and those who want to take part in a respectful, welcoming radio club environment. Rooted in Augusta and serving the CSRA, this outreach creates space for people to connect, learn, and grow in Amateur Radio with dignity, encouragement, and practical support.

This outreach reflects the wider mission of Saint Francis Parish & Outreach: to build communities where people are welcomed, equipped, and treated with respect. CQ Pride Augusta brings that same spirit into the world of Amateur Radio through friendship, learning, and active participation on the air.

A Welcoming Amateur Radio Community

CQ Pride Augusta is an LGBTQIA+ friendly Amateur Radio club for licensed operators, allies, newcomers, and those who are simply curious about the hobby. It is designed to be welcoming, active, practical, and grounded in good operating habits.

Whether someone is already licensed, preparing for a first license, or just beginning to explore what Amateur Radio is, CQ Pride Augusta offers a place to learn at a comfortable pace and get involved in a healthy, encouraging community.

What the Outreach Offers

CQ Pride Augusta focuses on practical, hands-on learning and real participation. The club highlights on-air activity, repeaters, nets, contests, meetings, and shared operating opportunities that help people build confidence and enjoy the hobby.

Members and friends can explore voice, digital, HF, VHF, and UHF activity, receive help with radios and antennas, learn operating basics, and get realistic guidance about licensing and starter equipment.

Learning, Mentoring, and Community

One of the strengths of CQ Pride Augusta is its emphasis on learning by doing. Newcomers can ask questions without embarrassment, licensed operators can sharpen their skills, and more experienced hams can help mentor others entering the hobby.

The outreach also reflects the community-minded side of Amateur Radio by encouraging preparedness, public service, and solid operating practices that benefit the wider community.

Club Meetings and Connection

CQ Pride Augusta hosts meetings and events in the Augusta area. Club meeting information and upcoming activities are available on the club website, including gatherings held at 557 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901.

Those interested in getting involved can visit the site, explore upcoming events, or reach out directly by email to begin the conversation.

Get Involved

If you are a licensed Amateur Radio operator, an ally, studying for your license, or simply interested in learning more, you are welcome to connect with CQ Pride Augusta. Come as you are, learn at your pace, and get on the air.

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CQ Pride Augusta celebrates Amateur Radio and Pride by making room for people to belong, participate, and grow. It is a meaningful outreach of welcome, learning, and fellowship within the wider Amateur Radio community.