AGM for year ending 28 February 2021

We held our Branch 50 NZART Annual General Meeting on Sunday 18 April at Waitohi Centre (Johnsonville Public Library) beginning at 1pm.

The Chair also gave a presentation on recent developments in processor technology of interest to amateur radio operators.

The meeting concluded just before 3pm and members retreated to the cafe upstairs for a free tea or coffee courtesy of branch funds.

Reports available:

Random thoughts on Vintage Radio

A book by R.G Newlands ZL2AG

George Newlands ZL2AG

This book is a collection of previously published magazine articles contributed by George Newlands ZL2AG for the NZ Vintage Radio Society. Some of his writing has also been published worldwide and in the NZART Break In magazine.

Random Thoughts on Vintage Radio reflects his life-long fascination with servicing and restoring vintage radio receivers.

The book consists of 38 chapters (240 pages). It includes a diverse range of thoughts such as “Collecting –the disease we all share”, “Valve life and reliability”, “Servicing a Valve Chassis”, and “Disposal of a collection”, to name but a few.

There are numerous detailed technical notes accompanied with sketches and circuit diagrams written in his quirky and matter of fact style.

Recommended reading for vintage radio enthusiasts, or an ideal gift to someone you know who would appreciate a “real” book

Random Thoughts on Vintage Radio
By RG Newlands Price: $29

Email your order to: tradingtable@zl2wb.com  
Bank credit: 06 0541 0859045 01
Make sure you give Name/Callsign in bank details and email separately.

Trip to Vintage Radio Museum in Wanganui

Several members of Branch 50 NZART left Wellington early on Saturday morning, 27 March 2021, by car for Wanganui.

The trip included a visit to the Wanganui Market, lunch at a cafe in the downtown area, and a visit to the Wanganui Vintage Radio Museum (https://vintageradiomuseum.co.nz/). The group returned to Wellington later in the day.

From Left: Mike ZL1AXG, Ian ZL2AM (a supporter of the museum), Malcolm ZL2UDF, Ted ZL2TB and Graham ZL2AHR (museum custodian).

Over 500 old radios were on display

The collection now numbers over 500 valve and battery radios ranging in age from 1918 through to the late 1940’s.

ZL2AVM intrigued by the old radios

Shed workshop March 2021 – 2 presentations

In the first shed workshop for the year, on 7 March 2021, two project presentations were given as follows:

  • Improving the sound of your TV (for over 60’s) – Bernard ZL2BD
  • An ATU Kitset built for no more than $70 (Mike ZL1AXG)

Bernard was to have presented a primer on Rx Antennas, but this was postponed due to time constraints.