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Volunteers Keeping South Australia's Amateur Radio Infrastructure Growing
Date : 01 / 07 / 2026
Author : South Australian Repeater Group (SARG)
One of the great strengths of amateur radio is that so much of the infrastructure we rely on is designed, built, maintained
and improved by dedicated volunteers. Across Australia, countless hours are contributed by individuals and clubs to ensure
repeaters, digital networks and communications systems continue to serve the amateur radio community.
The South Australian Repeater Group (SARG) is a shining example of what can be achieved through volunteer effort and a
shared passion for the hobby.
Since its formation, the South Australian Repeater Group has experienced remarkable growth, already attracting more than
50 members from across Adelaide and regional South Australia.
The group's volunteers are working together to expand and modernise communications infrastructure while embracing emerging
technologies that enhance the amateur radio experience.
Among its many initiatives, SARG hosts a Wednesday evening net at 8:00 pm local time on the Adelaide Linked Repeater Network,
providing members and visitors with an opportunity to keep in touch, discuss technical topics and strengthen the amateur
radio community.
Behind the scenes, volunteers are also developing the group's new website at
Link >> https://sarg.au/
which will continue to grow as a central
source of news, technical information and membership details.
The group's technical volunteers have also been hard at work expanding Adelaide's MeshCore network.
Thanks to the efforts of Nathan VK5OG and many other volunteers, 26 MeshCore repeaters are now operating across the
Adelaide Plains and surrounding regional areas.
This work has been undertaken in collaboration with fellow amateur radio organisations including AHARS and AREG, with the
latest repeater recently installed at the AREG site on Koch Hill.
These achievements demonstrate the value of volunteer-led organisations within amateur radio. Whether maintaining repeater systems,
deploying new digital technologies, hosting regular nets or sharing technical knowledge, volunteers continue to provide
services that benefit the entire amateur radio community.
To learn more about the South Australian Repeater Group,
visit Link >> https://sarg.au/
or follow the group on Facebook for the latest news, activities and membership information.
Another example of volunteers in amateur radio providing a service for the amateur radio community.
Page Last Updated: Wednesday, 01 Jul 2026 at 09:53 hours by Justin Giles-clark
(Sourced from https://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2026/20260701-1/index.php)
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