Callbacks VK2RDX Mt. Bindo Sunday 7th June 2026

Morning Broadcast
VK2JTV
VK2EMU
VK2BMG
VK2MTJ
VK2YJS
VK2EKG 

Evening Broadcast
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VK2JTV 

Introduction to open-source LoRa-based mesh radio communication scheduled for Wednesday 1st July, 2026 at Mortdale RSL, commencing 7.30pm.

The presentation introduces MeshCore, an open-source LoRa-based mesh radio communication system designed primarily for:

•  Emergency communications (EmComm)
• Off-grid community networking
• Infrastructure-independent messaging

Josh VK2MES explains:

• How mesh networking works
• Why MeshCore was created
• How it differs from Meshtastic
• Australian radio configurations and deployment practices
• Practical uses, hardware, and ways to get involved

SGARS welcomes visitors – please join us.

Welcome to SGARS News

This is the location where The St George Amateur Radio Society publishes information about upcoming and recent club activities, meetings, presentation, contest and field events, and training and assessment sessions. News items will be added as information becomes available or is updated.

News items will become the single source of information for the website, including calendars and emails.

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The Australian VKDMR core is transitioning to IPSC3, developed locally by Matt Perkins, VK2FLY, to improve routing, repeater handling, hotspot handling and network visibility.

The new IPSC3 platform introduces major improvements over the legacy IPSC2 system, with features designed for the way VKDMR is used in Australia. For detailed information please go to the new VK DMR Dashboard