Marlborough Amateur Radio Club Repeaters
The Marlborough Amateur Radio Club (MARC) operates a network of VHF and UHF repeaters, enhancing communication coverage throughout the Marlborough region and beyond. These repeaters are strategically located to provide reliable connectivity for amateur radio operators.
2m Repeaters:
| Frequency (MHz) | Offset (kHz) | Input Frequency (MHz) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146.950 | -600 | 146.350 | The Ned, near Blenheim |
| 147.225 | +600 | 147.825 | Mount Freeth, near Picton |
| 145.600 | -600 | 145.000 | Weld Cone, near Ward* |
| 147.375 | +600 | 147.935 | Takaka Hill, near Motueka |
* May 2025 – Repeater is offline and requires repairs
These 2m repeaters are interconnected, providing extensive coverage across the region.
2m Events Comms:
| Frequency (MHz) | Offset (kHz) | Input Frequency (MHz) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146.725 | -600 | 146.125 | Portable VHF Short Term Special Purpose (STSP) repeater |
| 147.225 | 0 | 147.225 | Simplex – backup events comms |
70cm Repeater:
| Frequency (MHz) | Offset (MHz) | Input Frequency (MHz) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 438.450 | -5 | 433.450 | Near Tua Marina, Wairau Valley |
Additional Equipment:
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6m Beacon: Transmitting a 1-watt signal on 50.294540 MHz from the Wither Hills, south of Blenheim. Fopr more information around beaons see: (Reverse) Beacon Network Node
For a more detailed overview of our repeater network, you can refer to the presentation by Grant, ZL2BK: Marlborough Repeaters.
NZART has maps showing all repeaters across New Zealand: https://www.nzart.org.nz/info/repeater-maps.*
*Marlborough APRS Repeater has been decommissioned, Kaikoura Repeater has been decommissioned
Note: All frequencies and offsets are in accordance with New Zealand amateur radio frequency allocations.