SARG APRS Network
Connecting South Australia through Amateur Radio Position Reporting and Digital Tracking.
📡 5 Active APRS Sites, 1 to be online soon. 2026
📍 Coverage from Adelaide to Eyre Peninsula
🤝 Community Partnerships Across South Australia
APRS Coverage
- Adelaide Hills
- Victor Harbor
- Fleurieu Peninsula
- Meadows
- Eyre Peninsula
| Site | Location | Partners | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| VK5RSB-1 | Summertown | SARG + AREG | 🟢 Active |
| VK5ARC-1 | Eyre Peninsula | Michael VK5LN + Tony VK5AH | 🟢 Active |
| VK5VH-1 | Victor Harbor | SARG + Jeff VK5GF | 🟢 Active |
| VK5ARC-1 | Wattle Flat | SARG + SCARC | 🟢 Active |
| VK5ROF-1 | Meadows | SARG + Paul VK5YY | 🟢 Active |
| VK5RDF-1 | TBA | SARG | 🔴 Offline |
What is APRS?
Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) allows amateur radio operators to:
- Track vehicles and portable stations
- Send short messages
- Monitor weather stations
- Provide emergency communications support
- Display live positions on maps
SARG's APRS Mission
SARG works with amateur radio clubs and individuals throughout South Australia to:
- Expand APRS coverage
- Maintain infrastructure
- Encourage experimentation
- Support emergency communications
- Grow digital amateur radio technologies