Illawarra Amateur Radio Society

The home of Amateur Radio in the Illawarra

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Contact Details

Illawarra Amateur Radio Society Inc.
P.O BOX 1838
Wollongong 2500
New South Wales
AUSTRALIA

BANK DETAILS (can be used for donations or paying annual dues — notify treasurer first)

Bank: IMB Wollongong
Account name: Illawarra Amateur Radio Society
BSB: 641800
Account number: 100023291

Web page: http://www.iars.org.au

E-mail the IARS Secretary

OFFICERS

President: Rob McKnight VK2MT Ph: 0408 480630
Vice President: Rob Heyer VK2XIC Ph: 04 2323 0108
Secretary: Keith Bradshaw VK2KQB Ph: 0400 511535
Treasurer: John Lawer VK2EJL Ph: 4228 9856

COMMITTEE 

Malcolm St Clair – VK2DXM
Shane Sorgsepp- VK2HCO
Simon Ryan- VK2KU

PUBLICITY OFFICER

Rob McKnight VK2MT Ph: 0408 480630

OTHER CONTACTS

Repeater Committee: Rob McKnight VK2MT, John Bennett VK2AAL, Simon Ferrie VK2FO, Phil Howchin VK2CPH
Learning Organiser: Ted Thrift VK2ARA (VK2ARA@wia.org.au)
Supports Foundation, Standard and Advanced Licence Training. Illawarra and Shoalhaven
Manager Training and assessments: Keith Bradshaw VK2KQB
Raffle Co-ordinator: Simon Ryan VK2KU
Librarian and DVD Manager: John Lawler VK2EJL
Web Master: Shane Sorgsepp VK2HCO Ph: 0467 482 121
Bundanoon Club site Operations Manager: Simon Ferrie VK2XQX

  • Latest News

    John Moyle Contest

    The John Moyle Field day weekend and Fox hunting will be at the IARS Penrose site. Date : 18th and 19th March 2023 The site will be open from Friday the 17th at 3pm if you wish to camp an extra night. Please note there are no bathroom facilities and you need to bring your own water, camping gear, food, drinks and all your necessary camping items if you intend to stay overnight. No need to bring any radio gear other than FOX hunting receivers as equipment for the contest will be... more»
  • Omegalec

    Keith's (VK2KQB) business OMEGALEC is a proud sponsor of the Illawarra Amateur Radio Society. OMEGALEC is an Australian-owned business engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of quality power conversion products.

    Check out their website at
    http://www.omegalec.com.au/

  • Radio and Electronics School

    The Radio and Electronics School is a great online resource for those who are starting out or seeking to upgrade  their current qualifications.  Established in 1997 by Ron Bertrand the schools range of online courses covers everything from the Foundation to the Advanced Licience. Volunteer facilitators are provided to help through the courses.

    For more information please visit http://www.res.net.au/#

  • Become a member

    IARS Membership forms can now be downloaded in PDF format. Click the image below to find out more and join the club with like-minded radio enthusiasts.

    IARS Membership
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