Illawarra Amateur Radio Society

The home of Amateur Radio in the Illawarra

  • Amateur Radio
    • About Amateur Radio
    • Australian Amateur Band Plans
    • Becoming an Amateur Radio Operator
    • Nearby Clubs
  • Club Information
    • Contact Details
    • History
    • IARS Constitution
    • Library
    • Membership
    • Monthly Meetings
    • Propagator Back Issues
    • Regular Broadcasts
    • Repeater Status
  • Photo Galleries
  • Projects
  • Archives – Media etc

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: 641-800
Account number: 100 023 291

OFFICERS

President : Tony Stone – VK2TS

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

COMMITTEE 

Rob Heyer – VK2XIC
Malcolm St Clair – VK2DXM
Shane Sorgsepp- VK2HCO
Simon Ryan- VK2KU
Adam Moylan – VK2AEV

PUBLICITY OFFICER

Rob McKnight VK2MT Ph: 0408 480630

OTHER CONTACTS

Repeater Committee: Rob McKnight VK2MT, Keith Bradshaw VK2KQB, Simon Ryan VK2KU,  Simon Ferrie VK2XQX,
Learning Organiser: Ted Thrift VK2ARA (VK2ARA@wia.org.au) Keith Bradshaw VK2KQB
Manager Training and assessments: Keith Bradshaw VK2KQB
Supports Foundation, Standard and Advanced Licence Training and assessments for Illawarra and Shoalhaven
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

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

E-mail the IARS Secretary

  • 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
Proudly designed by South East Tech Services (C) 2016 - 2017