Ipswich's Strong Signals: The Ipswich & District Radio Club Inc.

West Ipswich, Queensland - Established in 1962, the Ipswich & District Radio Club Inc. (VK4WIP) has been serving the needs of the Ipswich and West Moreton area for over six decades, boasting a strong membership of over 70 individuals. The club provides a comprehensive infrastructure and a vibrant community for amateur radio enthusiasts.

The Ipswich & District Radio Club maintains an extensive repeater network across various bands and modes:

Repeaters:

• 6m: VK4RBX 53.925MHz (-1MHz), no CTCSS tone required.
• 70cm: VK4RAI 439.3250MHz (-5MHz), requires a 91.5Hz CTCSS tone and is part of the Central Highland Linked Repeater System.

Ipswich Linked Repeaters:

• 2m: VK4RAI 146.900MHz (-600KHz), requires a 91.5Hz CTCSS tone.
• 70cm: VK4RWM 438.375MHz (-5MHz), requires a 91.5Hz CTCSS tone.
• 70cm: VK4RSM 439.300MHz (-5MHz), requires a 91.5Hz CTCSS tone.
• 70cm: VK4RBO 438.475MHz (-7MHz), requires a 91.5Hz CTCSS tone.
• 70cm: VK4RPR 439.850MHz (-5MHz), requires a 91.5Hz CTCSS tone.
• 70cm: VK4RTW 439.775Mhz (-7MHz), requires a 91.5Hz CTCSS tone.

Ipswich Linked WICEN Repeaters:

• 2m: VK4RWM 147.175MHz (+600KHz), no CTCSS tone required.
• 70cm: VK4RWM 439.925MHz (-5MHz), requires a 91.5Hz CTCSS tone.

Digital:

• 2m: VK4RBX-C 146.7875MHz (-600KHz) supporting D-Star, DMR, P25, and C4FM.
• 2m: VK4RAI 145.0750MHz for Packet radio.
• 2m: VK4RAI-3 145.1750MHz for APRS.
• 2m: VK4RBX 146.6375MHz (-600KHz) for APCO 25.
• 70cm: VK4RAI 438.425MHz (-5MHz) with IRLP Node 6782 and Echolink Node 158872.

The Ipswich & District Radio Club Inc. holds its meetings at its Club House, located at 10 Deebing St, Ipswich, QLD, 4305, with the following schedule:

• Digital Interest Group Meetings: 1st Monday night of each month from 7:30 pm.
• Social Meetings: Every 2nd Monday night of each month from 7:30 pm.
• Business Meetings: Every 4th Monday night of each month at 7:30 pm.

The club offers a range of activities and events, including education, exams, awards, and construction projects. They also host regular on-air nets:

• 2m Net: On 146.900MHz at 8:00 am Mornings.
• 2m Net: On 146.900MHz at 7:30 pm Tuesday nights and Friday nights.
• Digital, Social, and Business Meetings.
• WICEN Events.

The Ipswich & District Radio Club Inc. meets at its Club House located at 10 Deebing Street, Ipswich QLD 4305.

The club conducts assessments for Foundation, Standard, and Advanced licenses, covering practical skills, theory, and regulations. For inquiries regarding the Foundation License, please contact their Club Training Officer. For details on upcoming course dates and times, please contact Greg Walker VK4GJW. Greg Walker VK4GJW serves as the club's training course coordinator and can be reached at 0428 999 640.

The Ipswich & District Radio Club Inc. can be contacted at P.O Box 3193, West Ipswich Qld 4305, via their website (https://ipswichradioclub.org.au/), or by phone at 0408 822 344.

The dedicated committee members leading the club include President Peter Mackaway VK4SIR (0408 822 344), Secretary Alan George VK4AJG (0411 582 401), and Treasurer Ian Parkin VK4LIP (0405 327 015).

The Ipswich & District Radio Club Inc. provides a robust infrastructure and a vibrant community for amateur radio enthusiasts in the Ipswich and West Moreton region, offering a wide range of repeaters, regular meetings, and diverse activities to cater to various interests within the hobby.