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Thought about Getting active on the 23cm (1296 MHz) Band?

The following article describes a 23cm FM Transceiver kit, with excellent features, able to be built by anyone with experience in VHF/UHF construction techniques and SMD skills.

Here in Sydney, FM is the most common 23cm operating mode, with a couple of operational FM repeaters, weekly WIA / ARNSW broadcasts and a small but active community on-air daily. 

Maybe you have investigated acquiring a 23cm transceiver and found it is not that simple.

Read more: 23cm Transceiver Kit

New members are always welcome at The St George Amateur Radio Society!

You do not need to be a licensed or qualified amateur radio operator to join, nor do you have to reside within the St George area. In fact, many of our members live in various areas around Sydney and beyond.  Your membership will go towards supporting the activities of the society. These include the provision of;

• Regular training and assessment activities
• 2m FM and UHF DMR radio repeaters
• Running of amateur radio contests
• Supporting the annual international Scouts and Guides Jamboree On The Air

For more information about membership to The St George Amateur Radio Society, please contact either the president or secretary, by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or just come along to one of the monthly SGARS gatherings.

To apply for membership, please refer to "SGARS Membership Application" for more details.