Southland amateur radio operators can take advantage of infrastructure provided by Branch 37 as well as neighbouring branches. On this page you'll see some of the amateur radio activities available in Southland.
You'll need an Amateur Radio Certificate of Competency in order to fully participate in amateur radio activities. If you're interested in the hobby and would like to see what it's all about, don't hesitate to get in touch or come along to one of our meetings. When you're ready, we can guide you through the steps to sitting your exam and getting your certificate so you can get on the air and experience what amateur radio has to offer.
Analogue 2m repeater maintained by Branch 37 servicing a good chunk of Southland.
Frequency: 146.800Mhz
CTCSS: 88.5 Hz CTCSS Tone
Repeater Split: -0.600Mhz Split.
Automatic Packet Reporting System is an AX.25 based system that allows for the digital transmission of position information, text messages, weather telemetry, and more. A digipeter run by ZL4FOX located on the Blue Mountians near Tapanui gives some APRS service to Southland, connecting us through to Dunedin, Central Otago, and the Waitaki.
National Frequency: 144.575Mhz
Analogue 70cm repeater maintained by Branch 37 servicing urban Invercargill and surrounding areas.
Frequency: 438.700Mhz
CTCSS: 88.5 Hz CTCSS Tone
Repeater Split: -5.000Mhz Split.
Multi-mode DMR/DStar/Fusion/P25 2m repeater maintained by Branch 37 servicing Invercargill and the Southland Plains.
Frequency: 145.775Mhz
Repeater Split: -0.600Mhz Split.
Analogue 2m repeater maintained by Branch 08 servicing Gore and Eastern Southland.
Frequency: 146.950Mhz
CTCSS: No CTCSS Tone
Repeater Split: -0.600Mhz Split.