Connecting the Border Region: The Lake Hume Amateur Radio Group

The Lake Hume Amateur Radio Group, proudly holding the callsign VK2AHA, serves as a welcoming hub for individuals in the Albury region who share a keen interest in amateur radio, both for its technical intricacies and its practical applications as a means of radio communication.

As a dedicated volunteer group, the Lake Hume Amateur Radio Group stands ready to collaborate with accredited emergency service organisations. Their independent communication networks possess the crucial capability of operating autonomously, without reliance on the internet, telecommunications carriers, government agencies, or other potentially vulnerable communication infrastructure.

Affiliated with the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA), the group's membership primarily comprises ACMA-licensed radio operators (or those actively pursuing their licenses). However, the Lake Hume Amateur Radio Group embraces inclusivity, extending its welcome to anyone with a genuine interest in radio communications, regardless of their licensing status.

The club convenes on the first Saturday of each month, with meetings commencing at 1300 hours at the North Albury Guides Hall, situated at the corner of Swan and Kestrel Streets in Albury. This provides a regular opportunity for members to connect, share knowledge, and engage in their shared passion.

The Lake Hume Amateur Radio Group is also committed to fostering the growth of amateur radio within their community. They conduct training for Foundation license assessments and offer upgrade assessments for existing amateur operators. Details regarding upcoming courses and assessments are available as required.

For those seeking training and assessment information, Stafford Simpson (2-044) serves as the club's training course coordinator and can be contacted at 02 6040 6987. Stafford also holds the position of Secretary for the group (callsign VK2AST).

The Lake Hume Amateur Radio Group can be reached via their postal address: PO Box 3229, Albury NSW 2640, or by phone at 02 6040 6987.

The dedicated individuals leading the Lake Hume Amateur Radio Group include President Shane Carnosin (02 6056 3507) and Secretary Stafford Simpson VK2AST (02 6040 6987).

Serving the border region around the iconic Lake Hume, the Lake Hume Amateur Radio Group plays a vital role in fostering the amateur radio hobby, providing essential emergency communication capabilities, and welcoming all who share an interest in the world of radio.