VK6RAV was not the first repeater in the
general area, Hoddywell (VK6RHW) had been operational for a few years
and was linked back to VK6RLM in Perth and also linked to VK6RWK at
Wyalkatchem. The repeater was dis-continued from service and the
new site VK6RAV was
established 17th August 1997. Frequency 147.275 repeater transmit. The site was obtained by the efforts of local amateurs and WARG provided the repeater and some other equipment. The site is solar powered. Pictures below are of the VK6RAV site that
is no longer being used
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