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ABOUT
US:
The
Hamilton Amateur
Radio Club Inc. was formed on 12 March 1923 and became a Branch of
NZART in 1932. The first meeting of the Hamilton Amateur Radio Club, as
a branch of NZART, was held in the RI's room in the Public Library
building on the 13th April 1932, with 23 people present. It included
George Anchor ZL1FP, Alan Seacombe ZL1BW and Eric de Lacy ZL1ADM life
member and club historian.
Our Club rooms are
located at 88 Seddon Road, Hamilton.
We currently have about
35 members who are involved in various aspects of Amateur Radio.
As
a Branch of NZART, the Hamilton Amateur Radio Club Inc. supports NZART
and encourages all Radio Amateurs to belong to the National Association.
MEETINGS:
Club
General Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the
month at 19.30 Hrs, generally at the clubrooms. Please see the 'Meetings'
page for details of the next meeting. We generally have a speaker,
speaking on an aspect of Amateur Radio, followed by a time of
fellowship and a cup of coffee together.
The Annual
General Meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of March.
AREC
Section Meetings are normally held on the fifth Wednesday of the
month.
The Branch 12 page
Te Puke
Branch 53 Market Day
is being held on
Saturday March 2nd 2024
at the Paengaroa Community Hall
4 Old Coach Road, Paengaroa.
(GPS Coordinates - 37.49S 176.24E
Doors open at 9.30am with a door charge of $2.00 per person.
A hot breakfast will be available from 7.30am to 11.00am.
Hamilton
Branch 12 Market Day
is
being held on
Saturday ?? September 2024
at
the Gordonton Hall
1024 Gordonton Road (S.H. 1b)
Gordonton
There is a $2.00 entry fee which
includes a raffle ticket.
There is plenty of parking and a covered entrance to take
equipment in
&
out.
Don't
miss out!
More
details HERE.
Ham
Radio Daily - your
source for daily amateur radio news
Check it out
>>>>>
The History of the
Car Radio
This is an article that was shared
with us by Dylan and his father. Dylan has been part of a group of 10 -
14 year olds attending a fun radio and broadcasting history
class.
https://www.titlemax.com/articles/the-history-of-the-car-radio/
How to Solder Metal
We have also had this
suggestion from Ethan, a young Scout working towards his Radio Merit
Badge. He discovered the article while looking into how to create a
crystal radio.
https://kylarmack.com/blogs/news/how-to-solder-metal
New RSGB Facebook
page:
The RSGB is
delighted to announce the launch of its new Facebook page
at www.facebook.com/theRSGB
W2LJ's Blog - QRP - Do More For Less
The USA verses Europe
Disclaimer - this is
meant to be a bit of humour - let's not all
get offended.
. . . . . see more
The
latest NZART Official Broadcast can be heard online - click HERE
for access.
You can also access
the archive of previous broadcasts on the same page.
NZ
Repeater
location maps and bandplan information can be found HERE.
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