The Shepparton And District Amateur Radio Club Inc. is a Victoria incorporated association – number A6677 and was Founded in 1979
About the Shepparton And District Amateur Radio Club
Welcome to the Shepparton & District Amateur Radio Club (SADARC), where we embrace radio and electronics enthusiasts from across the Goulburn Valley and North Eastern Victoria regions. Our members engage in hands-on experimentation with various radio equipment and antenna systems, with many holding licenses as amateur operators.
The club operates under the official ACMA callsign VK3SOL. SADARC conducts club nets and broadcasts for club events. Keep an ear out for us on the airwaves, and feel free to request an electronic confirmation (eQSL).
Beyond licensed amateur operators, SADARC warmly welcomes individuals with a general interest in radio and electronics, including shortwave listeners, Citizen's Band (CB) radio users, as well as electronics and Arduino enthusiasts.
Meetings
The Shepparton And District Amateur Radio Club (SADARC) meets on the First Saturday of each month at 10am (except December) with regular BBQs around lunch time, and visitors are always most welcome.
The meeting usually takes the following format:
- Meet and Greet, where members exchange projects and ideas that they have been working on
- Round table of news and activities since the previous meeting
- Any important information needed to be shared
- Presentations/talks/discussions on pre-announced topics
- Any other club business
Where does the club meet?
Meetings are held at the Mooroopna Scout Hall, Echuca Road, Mooroopna. At this meeting there is usually a talk on a radio-related topic, together with Club business.
Or join us for our weekly Coffee drop-in sessions held at the hall every Thursday morning at 10:30am and our new Thursday evening sessions at 7:30pm.
We also run weekly club nets on both VHF and HF. Net control is under the Club Callsign VK3SOL. All amateur stations are very welcome to join the Net.
Club Repeaters
Our radio repeaters have been on Mt Wombat near Euroa for over 44 years the call signs are all VK3RGV (Repeater Goulburn Valley). Its purpose is to provide communication during emergencies as well as to enable licensed amateurs to communicate throughout a large part of Victoria. It has an excellent coverage area extending from Melbourne to southern parts of New South Wales.
SADARC Repeaters – Mt Wombat
| Band / Mode | Frequency | Offset | CTCSS | Network / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6M | 53.725 MHz | -1 MHz | — | |
| 2M | 146.650 MHz | -600 kHz | 123 Hz | |
| 70cm | 438.650 MHz | -7 MHz | 91.5 Hz | |
| 70cm | 439.775 MHz | -5 MHz | 123 Hz | IRLP Node #6990 |
| 70cm DMR | 438.900 MHz | -7 MHz | — | Linked to VKDMR network |
| 70cm D-STAR | 438.200 MHz | -7 MHz | — | |
| 70cm DMR | 438.7625 MHz | -7 MHz | — | VK3RDS – On test at VK3YNV |
| WBT03 UHF CB | 476.475 MHz | Ch 3 / 33 | — | UHF CB Repeater |
Club Nets
| Day | Time | Band | Frequency | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 8:00 PM | 2M | 146.650 MHz | Mt Wombat 2M Repeater – All welcome |
| Wednesday | 8:30 PM | 80M | 3.630 MHz ± QRM | Follows the 2M net – All welcome |
| Sunday | 2:00 PM | 2M | 146.650 MHz | Casual chat net |
| Sunday | 8:00 PM | 2M | 146.650 MHz | Casual chat net |