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Repeater Status

This page contains information about the status of the Repeaters of Illawarra Amateur Radio Society. We have some of the best placed and well maintained repeaters of any club anywhere. Please feel free to have a chat.

VK2RMP – MADDENS PLAINS
BAND LINKED OUTPUT FREQ INPUT FREQ MODE CTCSS STATUS
6m NO 53.650MHz 52.650MHz Analogue FM On-Air
2m 146.850MHz 146.250MHz Analogue FM None On-Air
70cm INET 438.725MHz 433.725MHz DMR N/A On-Air
70cm 438.225MHz 433.225MHz Analogue FM On-Air
23cm 1296.850 Simplex Parrot Analogue FM On-Air
VK2RUW – KNIGHTS HILL
BAND LINKED O/P FREQ I/P FREQ MODE CTCSS STATUS
2m 146.675MHz 146.075MHz Analogue FM None On-Air
2m 146.975MHz 146.375MHz Analogue/C4FM None On-Air
VK2AMW – CLUB CALLSIGN
BAND LINKED O/P FREQ I/P FREQ MODE CTCSS STATUS
2m 145.175 145.175 APRS None On-Air
2m 147.575 147.575 Packet None On-Air

Our 2 Meter repeaters 146.850 Mhz at Maddens Plains and 146.675 at Knights Hill are linked to provide substantial coverage of the South Coast.

The 23cm active beacon IS ONLINE with 25Watts.

  • 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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