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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:

  • 8th July 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

    PICTON HAMFEST!!!

    The Picton Show Society would like to inform amateur radio operators and radio enthusiasts of THE PICTON HAMFEST to take place on the 23rd of November 2025.The event will be held at the Picton Show Ground 151 Menangle St Picton. Now, the important stuff…. Car boot sellers and traders are required to book and pay for your site prior to the event.$30.00 per 6m x 6m outdoor site. Bring your own shelter, tables or tarps.The gate will open for car boot and trader setup at 6amBuyers,... 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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