Activities

Bring out your homebrew construction project to have a go at winning the annual Blackwood Cup (which has been fought over since the early 1930s).  Note that this has moved from October back to September so that it doesn't conflict with the Branch involvement in the Wellington Maker Faire in October (and our entry into CQWW).

For details please contact Mike ZL2VMH on 04 478 5437.

Bernard ZL2BD will talk to the challenges of switching between RX and TX antennas on your rig and demonstrate a simple circuit (not suitable for break-in keying) to allow us to use our active antenna  or mag loop antenna on RX and our standard antenna on TX (or you can buy one like the MFJ unit above).

He will also demonstration using a phasing circuit with two RX antennas (through a full 360 degrees) to reduce noise levels.  This can be used with  two active antennas, or in fact, any two antennas.

Branch 50 NZART members will be helping out at the NZART stand at the 2019 Wellington Maker Faire.   This is a fantastic way for club members to meet members of the public who may have an interest in amateur radio.

For details please contact Mike ZL2VMH on 04 478 5437.

Wellington Branch entry coordinated by John ZL2XJ

Bernard ZL2BD, John ZL2XJ and others will show how to test your QTH for RF interference and talk about ways to address it.

For details please contact Mike ZL2VMH on 04 478 5437.

This is a practical step-by-step demonstration from Mike ZL1AXG showing how to put together a hotspot for your shack.  Malcolm ZL2UDF showed off his hotspot back in April.  While this is a different configuration the principles remain the same.

If you plan to add a hotspot, Mike will provide a list of component modules required (and suggested sources) a couple of months in advance of this session.

All are welcome (including XYLs) to attend our Christmas Dinner held in early December.  Last year we went to 1841 Restaurant in Johnsonville and enjoyed the 2 for 1 deal on the Monday night.   Hopefully you will enjoy a repeat visit. Please make sure you have signalled in advance that you are coming to the organiser (Bernard ZL2BD).

Bring along your steaks, chops, salads, cake or what have you and enjoy the summer BBQ.  Make sure your XYL or YL is invited.  It should be a good night.  807s, sausages and a salad or two provided by hosts Mike & Lynette Woods.

SOTA - Summits on the Air is a popular summer time activity.   This shed workshop will discuss what you need in the way of gear and antennas to put a mountain on the air.

Charlie Morris ZL2CTM will lead a workshop on homebrew HF transceivers.  This will be a special event so everybody is welcome.  As always we will conclude with tea and  coffee.