16 April Branch Meeting: Emergency Communications

The Collective Hub 1/33 Johnsonville Rd, Johnsonville, New Zealand

John ZL2XJ who is our Amateur Radio Emergency Corps leader will discuss amateur radio operator involvement in emergency communications.  This meeting will be of particular interest to new members, but is open to all. Supper will be available at the end of the meeting

Canceled CANCELLED: DMR and Hotspots Special Interest Group Meeting

The Collective Hub 1/33 Johnsonville Rd, Johnsonville, New Zealand

Are you interested in finding out about DMR digital communications on VHF/UHF and the world of hotspots where you can join other DMR networks and repeaters around the world to make contacts globally? Zane ZL1CZ will lead a discussion on these topics.  All are welcome. Tea and coffee will be provided after the meeting.

Flowerpot Antenna Construction

Mike ZL1AXG QTH 2 Derry Hill, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

A flowerpot antenna is a dualband (2m/70cm) vertical antenna that can be plugged into your handheld (mostly via an adapter), which will give you considerably more reach than your rubber ducky antenna. Wellington Branch 50 NZART has convened two previous flowerpot antenna construction events.  These proved to be very popular.  For $20, we will help

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OpenGD77 workshop: Special Interest Group

Mike ZL1AXG QTH 2 Derry Hill, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

This workshop is for those interested in OpenGD77, which is an open source software developed by amateur radio operators for a number of Chinese DMR transceivers. Mike ZL1AXG will give a brief introduction to OpenGD77 and its current feature set.  He will also assist members who are interested in: Installing or updating there OpenGD77 compatible

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