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Founded in 1982, the Peel Amateur Radio Group Inc is a multifaceted amateur radio and electronic enthusiasts club. Activities range from communication with the International Space Station and satellites to simple electronic building projects. It can be an inexpensive hobby which has no age barriers. PARG membership ages range from teens to people in their 80's.

PARG has always had a close association with the Mandurah State Emergency Service Unit. Both organisations have a formal Memorandum of Understanding agreement (MoU). PARG uses the callsign VK6SES from the Mandurah SES HQ. Currently around 20 percent of PARG members are also SES volunteers, creating a valuable skills overlap.

PARG is a member of the Mandurah City Local (government) Emergency Management Committee (LEMC).

PARG is a dynamic and friendly group of approx. 35 financial members who are keen to welcome new members.

We welcome all visitors to our monthly meetings and events. If you'd like to find out if Amateur Radio is for you, please join us at one of our meetings where we will be happy to point you in the right direction.

Although PARG membership is focused on the Peel Region to the south of Perth - incorporating both the coastal cities of Rockingham and Mandurah, the Town of Kwinana, through Baldivis, and the municipalities of Serpentine-Jarrahdale and Murray to Waroona in the south. PARG also has members from all over Australia.

VHF repeater (VK6RMH) located at the Mandurah SES HQ 146.850 MHz, -ve offset, 91.5 Hz CTCSS access tone. Linked into the AllStar Network on node number 57463 and Echolink Node VK6RMH-R.

New Hot Spot testing. (VK6COM) 438.850 MHz FM Simplex CTCSS 91.5 Hz. (Future 70CM repeater (VK6RMH) on Darling Ranges)

A Flex 6400 HF Remote Station is being established on a rural property within the Shire of Murray, for access by PARG members only.

WinLink Gateway. PARG operates the west coast of Australia HF WinLink (Vara) Frequencies: 7044.5 KHz, 10132.5 KHz, 14093.0 KHz, 21096.0 KHz, and 439.050 MHz FM Simplex (Vara) Packet, located at the Mandurah SES HQ.
PARG Vice President Maurice VK6HLY operates 147.550 MHz FM Simplex (Vara).

PARG has a MESH network between the Mandurah SES HQ, members home QTH and the Mobile Communications Unit. This is currently being reconfigured and improved.

PARG proudly owns the Mobile Communications Unit which features (VK6ARG) HF, VHF, UHF, Starlink, and Mesh communications, using a Clark pneumatic mast and antenna system. PARG has been allocated a callsign and can operate on forward deployment, as part of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services - Western Australian Emergency Radio Network (WAERN), if required.

The Peel Amateur Radio Group's close association with the State Emergency Service, demonstrates a commitment to modern communication infrastructure, making it a dynamic and strategically important entity in Western Australia's Peel region.

PARG can provide communications support for community organisations in the Peel Region.

PARG member Martin VK6MJ runs the ARISS Telebridge Ground Station for the International Space Station in this part of the world. He is one of only nine ARISS Telebridge Ground Stations in the world.

PARG has a 'sister club association' with the Peel Amateur Radio Club based in Ontario, Canada.

You are welcome to become involved in this energetic club and its activities.

Peel Amateur Radio Group Inc is a legal 'not for profit' entity under the Associations Incorporations Act 2015 (WA). Management committee members are volunteers who are voted for by members at an Annual General Meeting (AGM) according to the PARG Constitution.

Meetings

PARG meets on the 3rd Tuesday night of the month at 7.00PM (1900) WAST. This meeting is usually a Workshop/Technical night which is held at the SES Mandurah HQ, 31 Education Drive Mandurah. (Find us next to Bunnings Warehouse and opposite the TAFE College). We also use Zoom for those wishing to attend remotely. Contact the Secretary for log-in details: http://www.parg.org.au/

Although unlikely, meetings may change at short notice, so please check with the Club Secretary, listed below, to confirm details.

Club Activities & Events

Please check the PARG website for details on the following upcoming events.

Scouts Jamboree of the Air (JOTA). November.

International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend.
3rd weekend in August.

Parks N Peaks field days.

Slow Morse Code (CW) Contests.

"Birthday Bash"
A club member only competition held every November.

PARGfest Swap Meet. The largest annual amateur radio get together south of the Swan River. It always draws a crowd of enthusiasts, and the annual Mega Raffle. Tickets on sale via the PARG web site (www. parg.org.au) from December to the draw date.

The next PARGfest Swap Meet will open at 9.00AM on the first Saturday in February 2026 @ Mandurah Bowling Club. Cnr Allnut and Dower Streets. Table hire is FREE. All welcome.

Peel Amateur Radio Group Meeting Location

Training Courses And Assessment Information

For formal training, PARG refers aspiring amateur radio enthusiasts to the excellent courses offered by Ham College. This ensures access to a structured learning environment, while PARG focuses on the multi-facetted hobby and community service which is amateur radio in action.

Upcoming Courses and Assessments

The entry level "Foundation" courses are usually held every second month.
The advanced courses are held weekly over the winter months. https://talkpodonline.com/blogs/blog/willettons-wireless-pedagogues-ham-college-formalises-amateur-radio-accreditation-in-wa