APRS in VK5 / South Australia
APRS in South Australia is on the 2M band, 145.175Mhz at 1200 baud.
Mobile stations should beacon as WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 as there is a reasonable digipeater and iGate network covering most of the populated areas of the state, the exception being the south east and far west of the state.
Smart beaconing with short timers is discouraged, a sensible fixed beacon time of 1-2 minutes should be sufficient in most cases.
Services
Some of the APRS infrastructure in South Australia.
VK5 Digipeaters
| Callsign | Location | Coverage Area | Coverage Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| VK5ARC-1 | Normanville | Southern Fleurieu | 2025 - March |
| VK5ZDF-1 | Reynella | Adelaide - South | 2025 - March |
| VK5RDF-1 | Crafers | Adelaide | 2025 - March |
| VK5RHO-1 | Houghton | Adelaide - North | 2025 - March |
| VK5RMB-1 | Mt Beevor | Adelaide Hills - East | 2025 - March |
| VK5RBV-1 | Mt Kitchener | Barossa Valley | 2025 - March |
| VK5BRC-1 | Tarlee | Barossa Valley | 2025 - March |
| VK5RWR-5 | Waikerie | Riverland | 2025 - March |
| VK5RLD-1 | Moorook | Riverland | 2025 - March |
| VK5RPA-1 | Paringa | Riverland | 2025 - March |
| VK5RLH-1 | Lochiel | Mid North | 2025 - March |
| VK5RAE-1 | Mt Arden | Port Augusta | 2025 - March |
| VK5RAC-1 | Pillaworta Hill | Eyre Pensinsula | 2025 - March |
VK5 iGates
| Callsign | Location | Coverage Area | Heard Direct | Gated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VK5AH-5 | Holden Hill | Adelaide - Suburbs | 2025 - March | 2025 - March |
| VK5KX-1 | Elizabeth | Adelaide - Suburbs | 2025 - March | 2025 - March |
| VK5ZX-5 | Freeling | Barossa Valley | 2025 - March | 2025 - March |
| VK5RWR-5 | Waikerie | Riverland | 2025 - March | 2025 - March |
| VK5TRM-5 | Loxton | Riverland | 2025 - March | 2025 - March |
| VK5ATN-2 | Balaklava | Mid North | 2025 - March | 2025 - March |
| VK5NEX-5 | Whyalla | Far North | 2025 - March | 2025 - March |
| VK5LN-1 | Port Lincoln | Lower Eyre | 2025 - March | 2025 - March |
| VK5AV-1 | Mount Gambier | South East | 2025 - March | 2025 - March |
Offline
Digipeaters or iGates in South Australia that have been offline for some time.
| Callsign | Location | Coverage Area | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VK5RSV-1 | Willunga | Adelaide - South | Digi. Last seen March 2025. |
| VK5RVH-1 | Victor Harbor | Fleurieu / Coorong | Digi. Last seen March 2025. |
| VK5RMN-1 | The Bluff | Port Pirie | Digi. Last seen October 2024. |
| VK5RPL-1 | Port Lincoln | Lower Eyre Pensinsula | Digi. Last seen April 2024. |
| VK5JFK-1 | Mount Gambier | South East | Digi. Last seen March 2024. |
| VK5REP-1 | Coolanie | Eyre Pensinsula | Digi. Last seen December 2023. |
| VK5EX-1 | Myrtle Bank | Adelaide - Suburbs | Digi & iGate. Last seen July 2023. |
| VK5RLZ-1 | Elizabeth | Adelaide - Northern Suburbs | Digi. Last seen January 2020. |
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