Join the Waikato VHF Group Net on Sunday evenings at 20.45 hrs local NZT (0845 UTC)
on either the local 695 repeater on 146.950 MHz or the IRLP reflector 9505.
on either the local 695 repeater on 146.950 MHz or the IRLP reflector 9505.
NEWS and NOTICES
Results of Remit Voting at NZART, 2010 AGM - 6 June 2010
The results of the remits were as follows:-
Remit 1 - "That the ARX servies shall be free to NZART members". Lost on a count - 629 votes For & 737 votes Against
Remit 2 - "Revision of the purpose of the Family membership Subscription". Carried with an amendment.
Remit 3 - "That the MED release the X, Y & Z, two & three suffix amateur callsigns for general use". Carried.
Remit 4 - "That Council seek mandate for entry level licence". Carried after amendment.
Remit 5 - "Branches hosting Conference schedule the AREC AGM/Forum on Saturday". Lost following amendment.
Remit 6 - "NZART constitution, paragraph 2.5 be amended". Carried.
When the mandate for an Entry Level licence was put, it was lost. 679 votes For & 746 votes Against.
Remit 1 - "That the ARX servies shall be free to NZART members". Lost on a count - 629 votes For & 737 votes Against
Remit 2 - "Revision of the purpose of the Family membership Subscription". Carried with an amendment.
Remit 3 - "That the MED release the X, Y & Z, two & three suffix amateur callsigns for general use". Carried.
Remit 4 - "That Council seek mandate for entry level licence". Carried after amendment.
Remit 5 - "Branches hosting Conference schedule the AREC AGM/Forum on Saturday". Lost following amendment.
Remit 6 - "NZART constitution, paragraph 2.5 be amended". Carried.
When the mandate for an Entry Level licence was put, it was lost. 679 votes For & 746 votes Against.
The National System - 11 May 2010
The National System, south of Christchurch, was disconnected around 10:15 this morning due to intermittent noise. It is to stay disconnected until such time as the problem is located and repaired.
News Items from April 2010 Committee meeting
Raglan Repeater: New radio equipment has been installed at Te Uku
Other Repeater Sites: Progress is being made on a replacement site for Mt. Te Aroha and coverage of other areas.
NZART AGM: President Alan, ZL1AMW was appointed to be our delegate
Kaimai National System Node: A recent fault was traced to a transistor in the transmitter
Constitution: The updated Constitution has been signed – will be available on website
OTO Digipeater: Additional receiver on 144.575MHz still awaiting installation
Sponsorship: The sponsorship of repeater licences to be promoted
Equipment Ex. Raglan: A solar panel & regulator to be sold on ‘Trade Me’ if not sold prior
Other Repeater Sites: Progress is being made on a replacement site for Mt. Te Aroha and coverage of other areas.
NZART AGM: President Alan, ZL1AMW was appointed to be our delegate
Kaimai National System Node: A recent fault was traced to a transistor in the transmitter
Constitution: The updated Constitution has been signed – will be available on website
OTO Digipeater: Additional receiver on 144.575MHz still awaiting installation
Sponsorship: The sponsorship of repeater licences to be promoted
Equipment Ex. Raglan: A solar panel & regulator to be sold on ‘Trade Me’ if not sold prior
Kiwisat
All the latest news and information on Kiwisat, can be found on their website at:- www.kiwisat.org.nz(Click image for a larger view)
Annual General Meeting 2010
The AGM was held at Matamata, on Sunday 21 March, in the Anglican Church Lounge, with 20 members in attendance. Officers elected for the 2010 year are the same as last year - see Contact page for details. The amended constitution was passed unanimously and subscriptions for the 2010 year remain the same as last year, at $20.00 for a member or associate member and $25.00 for a family or club.
VHF Records 2010
The ZL records for 2010 have been updated with a new 122280 MHz (2.5 mm) record on the list set by ZL1TBG/p and ZL1TPH/p on 6-February-2010. On theNZART Web there are pictures of the equipment used for this record of using near light type frequences.
The records for Moonbounce (EME) and World (Terrestrial) have been updated for 2009 and are avilable at -
www.nzart.org.nz/vhf/index.html
The records for Moonbounce (EME) and World (Terrestrial) have been updated for 2009 and are avilable at -
www.nzart.org.nz/vhf/index.html
News Items from November 2009 Committee meeting
Repeater Licences: All licences have been paid. As the cost of licence fees will be on-going, if anyone is willing to sponsor the cost of a repeater licence, please contact the Secretary for further details.
Donation: A very generous donation has been received to help with the cost of changes to the beacon frequencies.
IRLP on Te Aroha 695: This has been working well since the intemittent problem was fixed.
Group Constitution: This will be completed in time for the AGM, with the draft version being sent out with the AGM notice.
Te Aroha 840: The committee is investigating the use of CTCCS on this repeater if the noise interfernce becomes too great. Learn more by coming to the General Meeting on 22nd November, 1.30pm at St. Stephens Church Hall, Cnr Ohaupo Rd. & Mahoe Str., Hamilton.
Raglan Repeater: The building housing the Raglan '675 repeater, is now being shared with a repeater for a company installing the roading for the Te Uku wind farm. This could last for 2years.
Rangitoto Digi: New radio equipment has been installed for the digi. Proposal to install receiver on 144.575 MHz in parallel with existing receiver. Suitable receiver has been donated and TNC is being purchased.
Donation: A very generous donation has been received to help with the cost of changes to the beacon frequencies.
IRLP on Te Aroha 695: This has been working well since the intemittent problem was fixed.
Group Constitution: This will be completed in time for the AGM, with the draft version being sent out with the AGM notice.
Te Aroha 840: The committee is investigating the use of CTCCS on this repeater if the noise interfernce becomes too great. Learn more by coming to the General Meeting on 22nd November, 1.30pm at St. Stephens Church Hall, Cnr Ohaupo Rd. & Mahoe Str., Hamilton.
Raglan Repeater: The building housing the Raglan '675 repeater, is now being shared with a repeater for a company installing the roading for the Te Uku wind farm. This could last for 2years.
Rangitoto Digi: New radio equipment has been installed for the digi. Proposal to install receiver on 144.575 MHz in parallel with existing receiver. Suitable receiver has been donated and TNC is being purchased.
NZART AGM and Conference - 2010
The combined Auckland Branches of NZART, invite NZART members to Auckland for the AGM and Conference, Queens Birthday Weekend, 5th - 7th June, 2010. It is to be held at the Alexandra Park Raceway, Greenlane Road West, Epsom, Auckland. Programme and details available later. Website for details HERE.
General Meeting of 30 August 2009
Gary Ertel of "Data Over Radio Ltd." speaking at the meeting on 30 August 2009, held in the Te Puke club, clubrooms.
Thanks to John, ZL2GV for the photo.
News Items from August 2009 Committee meeting
Rangitoto (OTO) Digipeater:New radio equipment was installed in early June.
Kaimai National System Node: The node has an intermittent problem and will be removed in the next week or so for repair. Due to its intermittent nature, it is not known how long it will be off air.
IRLP on Te Aroha 695: This system also has an intermittent problem, where from time to time, the audio from the UHF link receiver does not reach the 695 VHF transmitter. This problem is being investigated.
SRD's (Short Range Devices) proposal from MED: A submission on MED's proposal to allow increased power for these devices was sent to FMTAG, opposing any increase.
Group Constitution: Revision still in progress. Will be ready for next AGM.
Interference on 695: Additional filtering has been installed prior to the receiver input, which we are hoping may have reduced the noise that appeared when the wind blows from a NE direction.
Kaimai National System Node: The node has an intermittent problem and will be removed in the next week or so for repair. Due to its intermittent nature, it is not known how long it will be off air.
IRLP on Te Aroha 695: This system also has an intermittent problem, where from time to time, the audio from the UHF link receiver does not reach the 695 VHF transmitter. This problem is being investigated.
SRD's (Short Range Devices) proposal from MED: A submission on MED's proposal to allow increased power for these devices was sent to FMTAG, opposing any increase.
Group Constitution: Revision still in progress. Will be ready for next AGM.
Interference on 695: Additional filtering has been installed prior to the receiver input, which we are hoping may have reduced the noise that appeared when the wind blows from a NE direction.
A Ham Radio Weekend for Talking to the Moon
June General Meeting sound survey
Dave McGuire (ZL3DM) submited this article from The New York Times of 26 June 2009. It was for Saturday 27 June, but makes for interesting reading. The article can be found here.
June General Meeting sound survey
Click here to view a one-page report summarising the analysis of the Analogue verses Digital comparison made on sound files played at the VHF Group meeting on Sunday 21 June, 2009.
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