Valley Connections: The Yarra Valley Amateur Radio Group - Serving a Beautiful Region

The Yarra Valley Amateur Radio Group (YVARG), formerly known as the Healesville Amateur Radio Group Inc. (HARG), proudly operates under the callsigns VK3YVG and VK3GH. Established in 1986, the club is nestled in the picturesque Yarra Valley of Victoria, Australia.

YVARG provides a welcoming community for amateur radio enthusiasts in this scenic region.

The club holds its regular meetings in the hall at George Miller Reserve, located at 140 Steels Creek Road, Yarra Glen 3755. Meetings take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, with slight variations in December (meeting only on the second Tuesday) and January (meeting only on the fourth Tuesday), accommodating the holiday season.

A key piece of infrastructure managed by YVARG is the 2-meter Repeater VK3RYV, operating on 146.725 MHz with a -0.6 MHz offset and a 123 Hz Tone/TSQL (Tone Squelch). This repeater serves as a vital communication hub for amateur radio operators in the Yarra Valley and surrounding areas.

For individuals interested in obtaining an amateur radio license in Australia, the Yarra Valley Amateur Radio Group highlights the necessity of passing the appropriate radio license examination, whether it be for the Foundation, Standard, or Advanced level. Those seeking more information regarding licensing are encouraged to reach out via email to yvarg@yvarg.org.au.

The Yarra Valley Amateur Radio Group can be contacted via their postal address: P.O. Box 38, Yarra Glen Victoria 3775, or through their website: http://www.yvarg.org.au. Currently, a general phone number for the club is not listed; email is the primary mode of contact.

The dedicated committee members leading the Yarra Valley Amateur Radio Group include President Greg Manger VK3ACL (0418 328 980), Secretary Jim Wilson VK3ZAP (0409 232 704), and Treasurer Colin Winger VK3CNW (0423 535 988).

Serving the beautiful Yarra Valley, the Yarra Valley Amateur Radio Group provides a valuable community for amateur radio enthusiasts, offering regular meetings and managing a key local repeater.