Welcome to GGREC !!!

We are a group of amateur radio operators (Hams) and electronics enthusiasts. We promote all aspects of the hobbies of Radio Communications, Telecommunications, Computers and Electronics.

Our general meetings are held on the third Friday monthly and start at 2000hrs (8pm), they are held in the Guide Hall behind the Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre, Grant Street, see the map below. Visitors are always welcome

Please head over to our Download and Links page to find links to our Facebook page, information on upcoming club events, links to articles and videos relating to amateur radio and electronics.

Our Location (QTH)
The Club Station is located behind the Guide Hall located on Grant Street Cranbourne

The Prac nights held on the first Friday of the month are held in the Guide Hall.
The General Meetings held on the third Friday of the month are held in the Guide Hall.
There is a morning coffee group held on VK3RGW at 10.00am most mornings

Amateur Licences and Upgrades

GGREC offers licence testing for all levels from foundation to advanced, these are usually held at the clubrooms in Cranbourne. Please contact the Exam Coordinator Graeme Brown VK3BXG to find out when the next exam sessions will be or to learn more about the exam and licensing process.<> education(AT)ggrec.org.au

Our Club Frequencies

Club Station VK3BJA Club Rooms Cranbourne
6Mtr Rptr VK3RDD In 52.575 MHz Out 53.575 MHz  Cranbourne
70cm Rptr VK3RGW In 431.425 MHz Out 438.425 MHz  91.5Hz Cranbourne
VK3RGW is IRLP node 6794 the status can be seen here http://status.irlp.net (off air Mar 21)
VK3RGW is Echolink Node VK3RGW-R 168721 dial # before Echolink Numbers (off air Mar 21)
70cm Rptr VK3RWD In 431.575 MHz Out 438.575 MHz 91.5Hz Mt Worth (Testing Nov 21)
Beacons VK3RGW 1296.532 MHz and 2403.532 MHz at Frankston  (off air)
Club Call in Freq. HF 28.325 MHz USB and VHF 145.450 MHz  FM

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Our Committee Members 
(contact via committee(AT)ggrec.org.au or individual addresses)

President – Ian Jackson VK3BUF                       president(AT)ggrec.org.au
Admin Secretary -    Vacant                                 secretary(AT)ggrec.org.au
Treasurer - Klaus Illhardt  VK3IU                         treasurer(AT)ggrec.org.au
Committee Member - Bruce Williams  VK3BRW
Committee Member  - Fred Reid  VK3FWR
Committee Member  - Gerry Watts VK3ZXC

Other Club Roles

Learning Organiser Graeme VK3BXG 
GGREC conducts learning and assessment activities, including Foundation Licence examinations.
education(AT)ggrec.org.au

Equipment & Facilities Officer 
equipment(AT)ggrec.org.au

Magazine Editor   Paul VK3TGX 
GGREC publishes a Club magazine "Gateway" each Month. 
editor(AT)ggrec.org.au.

Repeater Management
repeaters(AT)ggrec.org.au

Website Management  Mark VK3PKT
webmaster(AT)ggrec.org.au

Postal Address
GGREC
408 Old Sale Road
Drouin West 3818

Incorporated association
 A0016893M

Membership Fee's
Full Member $50.00 
Pensioner Member $40.00
Junior Member $25.00
Extra Family Member $20.00


Fees are due after each April Annual General Meeting.
Fees can be paid by EFT to BSB 633000 - Account 146016746. Always identify your EFT payments.
Fees are subject to change, please contact the club to confirm the current membership fees.

New member applications need to be submitted to the committee using the membership application form. Payment should be done only when advised by the Treasurer as we charge pro Rata fees.
Application form

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