ACMA
The Australian Communications & Media Authority (ACMA) is the Federal Government agency responsible for the management of radio communications, telecommunications and broadcasting.
Club group links
Caters for the interests of radio amateurs, electronics, computer, and radio listening enthusiasts.
Serving the Maryborough region of central Victoria and helps those interested in joining the hobby and get on air with their own amateur station callsign.
The East Gippsland Radio Group welcomes all who have an interest in radio and communications, from short wave listening to advanced amateur radio operations.
Based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne this club found in 1967 engages in a diverse range of activities.
Established May 1938, the club is based in Latrobe Valley establishing itself in many aspects of amateur radio including activity focused on the VHF, UHF and microwave bands.
FAMPARC is an active club in various interests including contests and welcomes newcomers.
An active club in Victoria's second largest city formed in the immediate post world war 2 years caring for the beginner and experienced operator or contester alike.
Formed in 1963 it aims to foster and educate others in electronics and amateur radio as well as provide facilities available to its members.
Based in Melbourne's south-east promotes all aspects of computers, hobby electronics and communications.
This long established club which began as the Midland Zone of WIA Victoria, services the Bendigo/Castlemaine area of central Victoria. An active club that promotes the hobby of amateur radio locally and provides training for those wanting to qualify as a radio amateur.
The Moorabbin and District Radio Club formed in 1949 is active in most areas of amateur radio.
Located in Melbourne's north-east the NERG is a group interested in the friendly and fun aspects of amateur radio. It runs radio classes and is involved in various other hobby promotion activities.
This club has been the cornerstone of amateur radio activity in north-central Victoria since 1982.
The focal point of amateur radio in north-west Victoria and associated Murray River border areas with an emphasis on self support and social activities.
Based in Albury-Wodonga this club warmly welcomes those interested in learning more about amateur radio, and its members are active in many aspects of the hobby.
This long established club mainly has members who live in the northern and north-western suburbs of Melbourne.
Strongly promotes amateur radio when the opportunity arises including at public events and participation in the annual Jamboree On The Air.
Plays a vital role in amateur radio affairs in the Yarra Ranges district, including help for those interested in joining the hobby through training and licence examinations.
Interest groups
A membership organisation dedicated to the promotion and use of orbiting satellites for the use of radio amateurs.
All about Melbourne Foxhunting and ARDF - how to get involved.
The Australian Ladies Amateur Radio Association (ALARA) was formed in 1975 with a mission to encourage women's interest and active participation in amateur radio.
APRS turns packet radio into real-time tactical communications for a variety of applications. Inquiries can be made to Richard Hoskin VK3JFK vk3jfk@amsat.org
The Historical Radio Society of Australia formed in 1982 by enthusiasts committed to the preservation of Australia's radio heritage.
The International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend held on the 3rd full weekend in August since 1999 is a very well supported non-contest event.
Full membership of the Radio Amateurs Old Timers Club Australia Inc is open to anyone who has qualified to hold an amateur licence for 25 years, or Associate membership is available for those who have held a licence for 10 years or more.
An "activity unit", Victorian Branch of Scouts Australia, providing services including health and welfare communications at large scouting activities, amateur licence training and JOTA/JOTI coordination.
National WIA
Organisations
Real-time tracker of satellites and the International Space Station provide by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA.
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) the national radio society of the United States of America.
BluSat, the UNSW amateur satellite project.
Bureau of Meteorology - Victoria Regional Office.
Ionospheric Prediction Service is a Federal Government agency that provides radio propagation and space environment services.
Promotes Low Frequency operation. It is WIA policy that Australian radio amateurs be given an LF band allocation.
The New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART) is a national radio society of New Zealand.
The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB)
