South East Clubs

The 2m repeater 146.700Mhz has Echo Link & IRLP Node 6973
UHF Repeater 438.225Mhz Linked to CHARC, Packet Digi 144.900Mhz
APRS Digi 145.175Mhz and all on Mt Archer at 604M

Another point of interest to newcomers to the area would be the Heritage Village Radio Museum and operational amateur radio station using the club callsign VK4WIR. The display was initiated by of members of the RADAR Club. The club has since continued to invest both its members time and finance to develop the museum.
The museum is a tribute to a combine effort and contribution of many of the club members and also of the Staff and volunteers of the Rockhampton Heritage Village.

The Rochampton Heritage Village can be found on the Bruce Highway Northbound from Rockhampton.

Meetings

The RADAR Club Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at SES Head Quarters 90 Charles Street North Rockhampton at 7:30pm.

The Radar club has two on air nets a week where you will hear the club call of VK4WIR being used.

Sunday Morning starting at 2300UTC the National news followed by Q news is broadcast via the 2M repeater.(VK4RAR 146.700Mhz) from the QTH of Mike VK4LMB. This followed by a callback and a chance to say gidday.

Tuesday evening commencing at 0930UTC an 80M net is conduced on 3.613Mhz by net controller VK4LH Brian.

So please feel free to call in and say hello.

Club Activities & Events

The RADAR Club has a long association with two of the local Rally Car organizations.
The club has provided much appreciated communications during both local and State Championship rally events.

The International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend at Cape Capricorn is hoped to become a regular event patronized by the RADAR Club members given the the previous success experienced.

The May day weekend at Clairveiw is not to be missed. For as long as many can remember it has been a much celebrated get together between the RADAR and the Mackay Amateur Radio clubs. As the news of this event has travelled it has become a must do event for all local clubs and amateurs interested in having an enjoyable weekend.

THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER

This is not an event to be missed. Past events have celebrated great success with the gathering of both local and visiting amateurs. It provides a friendly relaxed atmosphere were amateurs and families can enjoy an evening of fine dining,good humour, games and good company.
This year it will be held as usual on the 19th of Novenber at the Rockhampton Ruby League Club.
Please be sure to contact our secretary so we can organise catering.

Rockhampton & District Amateur Radio Club Location

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Training Courses And Assessment Information

Amateur Radio Exams are available by contacting
The secretary of the RADAR Club who can assist you in making contact with the correct people or by contacting Clive VK4ACC directly on 0749312244.

Upcoming Courses and Assessments

Clive Sait VK4ACC is currently organisng a training/educational event for new licences and also for licence upgrades.
See Clives contact details on this page or contact the secretary.

Training And Assessment Contact

Learning Organiser

Clive Sait VK4ACC (4-014)
Phone : 0429632815
Email :

Club Contact Details

Rockhampton & District Amateur Radio Club
P O Box 496
Rockhampton Queensland 4700
http://www.radarclub.org.au
Phone : 0749223698 Mike VK4LMB
Email :