Branch 50 (Wellington) NZART – Known as the Wellington Amateur Radio Club
We actually had a summer BBQ this year (on Wednesday 17 January) – unlike last year. Not many YLs, but there was a good turn out of OMs. including a couple under 15. The rain arrived about 8.10pm and we headed indoors. Mike ZL1AXG demonstrated his new uBITx and key features.
We met for Christmas Dinner on 6 December 2017 at the Thai Country Café, 124 Main Road, Tawa, at 7pm. Some 16 members and XYLs attended. A good time was had, but some weren’t used to the more spicy tastes!
Our 20 June 2017 meeting at the Lutheran Church Hall, King St, Mt Cook reflected our ever popular mid-winter Nosh n’ Natter. Plates of food (many heated up in the oven reflecting the colder weather) were pulled out after a very short business meeting. A valve VHF receiver was on display (thanks to the folk from Wrights Hill Fortress). There was lots of catch ups and chatter about amateur radio topics of interest to members.
The BBQ planned for our regular meeting date in January was postponed due to the incoming weatherbomb (and just as well!). It was then rescheduled for 1 February. Unfortunately, the weather is not looking too great for the rescheduled BBQ date.
Please note that the February meeting will be held as per usual at the normal club meeting rooms (Lutheran Church Hall, King St, Mt Cook) at 7.30pm. See you there!