Getting your licence

The entry level Foundation License continues to be the most popular way of getting into amateur radio. It is attracting people who have had some previous hobby radio communications interest (CB, 4WD, Scanner Listener) and others who are attracted to ham radio for the first time. Amateur Radio is an interesting and stimulating hobby enjoyed by millions worldwide. The entry level license can be gained with a modest amount of study, often over a couple of weekends of Training including the Exami...
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Meeting times

All club meetings have been cancelled until further notice. An informal net will be held on the Mount Macedon repeater, 147.250 MHz, at 1000Hrs on the third Saturday of the month commencing on Saturday 21 March 2020. This will be followed by an 80M net at 1100 Hrs on 3.685 MHz. The Wednesday night Club nets will proceed as normal. An informal net will be held on the Mount Macedon repeater, 147.250 MHz, at 1000Hrs on the third Saturday of the month commencing on Saturday 21 March 2020. This w...
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Welcome to MRARC

It's all about Amateur Radio, Electronics, Short Wave listening and just simply having fun for us. We're a collegial club, and welcome new members. If there's anything we can do that will help raise the profile of Amateur Radio while still being lots of fun, we'll do it! The club commenced formation in November 2009 with a steering committee of local amateurs with a combined 100 years experience as licenced amateurs. There's been a need for an Amateur Radio Club in the Macedon Ranges for ...
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