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Goulburn & Southern Highlands Amateur Radio Society
SUMMARY
We are based in NSW Australia & covering an area around
200km along the Hume Highway from The Southern Highlands of NSW, Past Goulburn & through to the Southern side of Yass. We also cover both East & West of these locations too.
WHAT IS HAM RADIO?
Ham Radio, or amateur radio, represents a fascinating blend of communication, technical exploration, and community. This hobby invites enthusiasts to dive into the world of wireless communication, offering a platform for non-commercial message exchange, wireless experimentation, self-training, and more. Our approach to Ham Radio emphasizes a hands-on experience, merging theoretical knowledge with practical application through accessible resources and specially designed kits. This introduction aims to demystify Ham Radio, showcasing its significance as a hobby and its contributions to the advancements in radio science.
HAM radio encompasses much more than just a means of communication; it’s a comprehensive hobby engaging individuals in non-commercial exchanges, wireless experiments, self-education, personal enjoyment, radio-sport, and emergency communications. The term “amateur” signifies enthusiasm and curiosity rather than a lack of expertise, focusing on the passion driving the community rather than commercial interests.