Australian Repeaters
Official directory and database of Australian amateur radio repeaters, with regular updates and downloadable files.
Description
The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) provides an official directory and database of Australian amateur radio repeaters, detailing their locations, frequencies, and operational status. The resource includes downloadable files in PDF and CSV formats, along with a Google Earth KMZ file for visualizing repeater sites across Australia, including Amateur, CB, and Marine repeaters. It also references external resources for various digital modes such as IRLP, Echolink, D-STAR, P25, Fusion, and DMR, providing links to their respective information sites.
The WIA repeater data is cross-referenced with the ACMA database to ensure accuracy, with updates typically occurring twice a year. The directory employs a color-coding system, where purple indicates repeaters carrying the WIA broadcast or callback channels, and a 'W' status denotes operational repeaters with the weekly WIA broadcast. The resource also outlines policies for removing unlicensed or non-operational repeaters from the PDF listing after specific timeframes, while retaining them in the CSV file for potential reinstatement.