About Us
The NERG (North East Amateur Radio Group Inc) is an amateur radio club operating in the North East Suburbs of Melbourne, in Victoria, Australia. The club runs a number of activities for prospective and practicing radio amateurs including: technical meetings, classes and license exams, field days, contests, radio direction finding, fox hunts, and more! NERG monthly meetings are held on the second THURSDAY of the Month starting around 7:45 pm
Meeting location:
Briar Hill Community Hall, 126 Mountain View Road, Briar Hill, (just North of the Sherbourne Rd / Mountain View Rd intersection), Melway map ref. 21-C3
The large hall and surrounding grounds open up a range of activities including radio classes, contest operating, remote stations for DX award chasers, promotion of amateur radio, and collaboration with the community. This is one of Banyule Council’s halls with a seating capacity of around 80 people, a kitchen with catering facilities, gas heating and reverse cycle cooling systems. A level car park and no steps makes disabled access very easy from the 126 Mountain View Road car park. Additional parking is available in Campbell Road behind the hall.
The hall is located on top of the Mountain View Road ridge with excellent VHF/UHF outlook in most directions.
Incorporated 1985, Reg No A0006776V. Affiliated with the Wireless Institute of Australia.