Illawarra Amateur Radio Society

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Welcome to the

Illawarra Amateur Radio Society

 

We meet at the “Inside Industry” facility just inside the main entrance of Blue Scope on Springhill Road.
This is the BlueScope entrance & the brand new Visitor Centre’s building entrance.
Drive in the BlueScope entrance & turn right (before the security gates) & follow the Visitor Centre signs.
 
Plenty of off-street parking!

Your next IARS meeting is:

  • 9th September 2025 7:30pm @ BlueScope Visitor Centre

 

 

 


Calendar of meeting topics

• June: SHOW and TELL, bring along that latest project ot share with us

• July: Project mania , Simon VK2KU unleashes the next awesome IARS project

• August: Annual General Meeting



Tuesday night Net


Echo Link Net – Every Saturday Morning!

IARS will host an Echo Link Net every Saturday kicking off at 09:30hrs on VK2RMP on 146.850MHz. Why not jump on and join the conversion!


DMR Repeater

Our new VK-DMR repeater is online. It is located at Maddens Plains and the details are as follows :

VK2RMP – 438.725MHz -5000 Tx
Colour Code 1

TS1 – TG5 – VK NETS, TG1910 – Linked ARNSW Repeaters

TS2 TG505 – All VK Repeaters, TG3802 All NSW Repeaters

The Repeater status can be seen here : http://rpt.vkdmr.com/ipsc


Propagator for May 2025

  • Latest News

    AGM

    Thank you to all of our members and guests who attended the Annual General Meeting. Please also note that membership fees are now due. At only $25 its got to be the best value anywhere and helps us pay for our excellent repeaters among other things. more»
  • 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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