Repeaters

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. They are also linked to the Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP) network, with our node number: 6285.

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:

  • 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 .​

Note: All frequencies and offsets are in accordance with New Zealand amateur radio frequency allocations.