Amateur Radio Clubs and Societies in South America

Find a curated list of ham radio clubs, societies, and DX groups located across South America, including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Uruguay.

Andrea
Reviewed by • Digital Media & Ham Radio Outreach Specialist March 2026

Amateur radio activity across South America is supported by a network of local and national clubs. These groups are central to organizing on-air events, maintaining repeater infrastructure, and fostering connections among operators. Many clubs provide resources for new hams, coordinate emergency communications, and promote various aspects of the hobby, from DXing to homebrewing antennas.

Operators can find a range of resources through these clubs, including local repeater lists, information on national licensing, and details about upcoming contests. Groups like the Radio Club de Chile and the Cuenca Radio Club in Ecuador offer meeting points for hams and often publish news relevant to their regions. Specialized groups, such as the Araucaria DX Group and the Grupo Juizforano de CW, focus on specific interests like DX operation or Morse code practice, helping hams improve their skills and make more QSOs on the bands.

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