 The Kilmarnock and Loudoun Amateur Radio Club was founded in the late summer of 1980, when it was decided that there was a need for a local amateur radio club. Three local old timers (John Hemphill GM3CTG, David Baird GM3OYH and Tom Greig GM3NZN) sent a letter out to all local licenced radio amateurs inviting them to a meeting to discuss the establishment of an amateur radio club for the Kilmarnock area. The meeting was duly held in the YMCA and Kilmarnock and Loudoun Amateur Radio Club came into existence. Sadly, all three of the original letter senders are now silent keys.
Since the founding of the club there have been several venues including the YMCA, Glacier Metal Social Club, The Buchanan Centre, Glenfield and Kennedy Sports Pavilion, Broomhill Hotel and Hurlford Community Centre.
We currently have our own premises at the East Ayrshire Council Depot, 34 Main Street, Crookedholm. Here the club has a meeting room, workshop, radio shacks and other facilities. The support of East Ayrshire Council is greatfully acknowledged.
Below is a compilation of pictures taken throughout the club's history.
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