Suburban Clubs

During World War 2 (1939 - 1945), all amateur radio operation was banned, but many members of the general population received technical training in radio and radar. From only nine in 1938, by 1948 there were about fifteen licensed hams (amateur radio operators) in the Geelong area which is about an hour's drive south-west of Melbourne.

A meeting was called, and from there the Geelong Amateur Radio Club (GARC) was formed, with weekly meetings drawing about fifteen to twenty people. The club callsign VK3ATL was received by the end of 1948. (more to follow)

Meetings

Geelong Amateur Radio Club
Club Meetings Every Friday, 6:30pm onwards.

Club Activities & Events

* Repeater VK3RGL 147.000 MHz with 91.5Hz CTCSS
* Repeater VK3RGC 147.125 MHz with 91.5Hz CTCSS
* Repeater VK3ROW 147.275 MHz with 91.5Hz CTCSS
* Repeater VK3RGL 439.575 MHz with 91.5Hz CTCSS
* Beacon VK3RGL 144.530 MHz in QF22DC beaming W & NE
* Beacon VK3RGL 432.530 MHz in QF22DC beaming alternately W & NE

Geelong Amateur Radio Club Location

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Training Courses And Assessment Information

The GARC runs courses and examinations for Foundation Licenses and also for both the Standard and Advanced Licenses.

For further information please contact the Learning Organiser whose contact details are below.

Upcoming Courses and Assessments

The GARC is currently running a Foundation License Course each Friday from 6pm to 7pm and an Advanced License Course each Friday from 7pm to 8pm.

For further information please contact the Learning Organizer whose contact details are below.

Training And Assessment Contact

Learning Organiser

Jenni Blasco VK3FJEN
Phone : 03 5251 1909
Email :

Club Contact Details

Geelong Amateur Radio Club
PO Box 520, Geelong, Vic, 3220.
Storrer St, East Geelong, Victoria, 3219.
http://vk3atl.org/
Phone : 03 5251 1909
Email :