Our 2 metre repeater became operational at a new site at Vincentia on 11 November 2023. Reports indicate that we now have good coverage up and down the coast as well as the local area. Coverage in Nowra is somewhat reduced compared to the Nowra Hill site
We would please to receive signal reports either on air or via email to the Club at mscarcinc@gmail.com
The Club’s Yaesu DR-2X repeater has been taken out of service following a failure in the transmitter section. The repeater is on its way to Melbourne for repair
We are still on the air with the usual frequencies on 2 metres with our backup repeater, but on FM only.
Meeting rescheduled
Next meeting has been rescheduled for 28 May 2022
This due to the hall being used for prepoll voting on our normal meeeting day
The Club’s Yaesu DR-2X repeater has been taken out of service following a failure in the transmitter section. The repeater is on its way to Melbourne for repair under waranty
We are still on the air with the usual frequencies on 2 metres with our backup repeater, but on FM only.
The second Tri Club Picnic was held on 21 April 2018 with members from the Illawarra Amateur Radio Society, the Goulburn and Southern Highlands Radio Society and the Mid South Coast Amateur Club attending. Although it was not a fine sunny day the weather was tolerable. About thirty people from the three clubs attended. 
There was a variety of gear on display. The multi mode repeater from IARS was setup and functioning. John VK2JG had a working 23cm television system running. There were also a number of HF rigs set up and operating.
Orlando, VK2ZOB from our Club attended his first picnic. His constant companion the video camera was put to good use. Looking forward to seeing the video of the event
There was even a strange flying object moving around the carpark
The next edition of the Lyrebird will have more information and pictures
On Saturday 9 September the members of the Mid South Coast Amateur Radio Club , the Illawarra Amateur Radio Society and the Goulburn and Southern Highlands Radio Society met at the Fitzroy Falls Reservoir Picnic Area for the Tri Club Picnic. It was a fine sunny day with a light breeze. In all, including wives and children there were around sixty people in attendance.
There were a number of portable stations set up and operating ranging from HF through to 23cm. The members from all Clubs mingled and much was discussed.
There was a break for the lunch which was prepared by the wives from our Club. The sausages, homemade rissoles (thanks Sue) and onions were eaten on bread and washed down with tea or coffee. A very enjoyable meal.
After lunch we gathered together for a few short speeches from the Presidents and the obligatory group photo.
A great day out enjoyed by all
For those who did not come you missed a great day.
Do not miss the next Tri Club Picnic
The Group Photo
The club Presidents
Rob, VK2XIC, Bill, VK2AIY and Martin, VK2VOM
The results of this years contest are out. Ted VK2ARA, Brian Vk2AH, Rob VK2XIC, Darrell VK2BLS and Jason VK2FLID locals from Wollongong featured large in the results.
Congratulations to all
Check out the Ross Hull Memorial VHF-UHF Contest page on the WIA website for the full results
http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/rosshull/
Gerald VK2HBG took part in the Remembrance Day Contest 2016 earning himself 616 points. This was enough to gain sixth place overall and second place in VK2
Gerald, VK2HBG
pictured with the certificate he was awarded
Congratulations and well done Gerald
A Radio/ Picnic day was held on Saturday 24 September 2016 with members from the Mid South Coast Amateur Radio Club and the Illawarra Amateur Radio Society attending. It was held at the Killalea State Park
The above picture shows the members who attended with the banners of both clubs.
The picture below shows the whole group including the wives and children of the members attending. Not a large number of contacts were made but much time was spent discussing equipment and radio in general. Of special interest was the demonstration by Steve who with the aid of his tablet operated his home station by remote control
More pictures and full report in the next edition of the Lyrebird
David, VK2FLDW as part of the VK1 Winter SOTA QSO Party activated Mt Alexandra near Mittagong. Contacts were made to to Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. Local contacts to New South Wales and Canberra were almost non existent on the day. Maybe a NVIS antenna for the next expedition. David found a comfortable operating position at a lookout near the summit.
Operating position with a view to the Blue Mountains
Logging QSO’s
Station gear