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 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 2009Gary 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.
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Ham Radio Weekend for Talking to the Moon
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.
Hamilton Amateur Radio Club (Branch 12) Market Day
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.
Hamilton Amateur Radio Club (Branch 12) Market Day
Claudelands Events Centre -
Saturday August 15th 2009
Vendors from 8:00am - Buyers from 10:am (free entry)
Refresments available - Free parking on-site
All Enquiries to:-
Market Day
Hamilton Amateur Radio Club
PO Box 606, Hamilton 3240
or
Email: harcmday@nzart.org.nz
Vendors from 8:00am - Buyers from 10:am (free entry)
Refresments available - Free parking on-site
All Enquiries to:-
Market Day
Hamilton Amateur Radio Club
PO Box 606, Hamilton 3240
or
Email: harcmday@nzart.org.nz
News Items from May 2009 Committee meeting