ZL2HV

NZART Branch 18 is Lower Hutt's Amateur Radio Club 

We are Branch 18 of the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART) and our call-sign is ZL2HV. 

Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together. People use ham radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space, all without the Internet or cell phones. It's fun, social, and educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need. 

Find out more on how to become licensed on the NZART website. 

Reminder:

JOTA/JOTI  - Operators and Home Stations wanted
Jamboree on the air is a Scouting event working on the radio and helping youth talk about Scouting. This is on Labour weekend 21st and 22nd October at the Belmont Scout Den, Norfolk Street, Belmont Domain.

Both days are split into 2,  21st October Saturday 10 to 1pm and 1pm to 5pm.   And on the Sunday 22nd  10 to 1pm and 1pm to 4pm.  If you can help out with one slot it would be great. 1 to 2 people are needed for each slot. (or more per slot) There is also the chance to work from your home QTH at these times slots so that if there is no action on the radio, we can call you at home for someone to talk to the youth. Any assistance with the set up and help running the station would be greatly appreciated.

All food will be provided including a piece of birthday cake.  Dinner on Saturday will also be provided if you wanted to stay for that. 

Many thanks for considering to help.  Please contact Marie, ZL2JOTA if you are able to help. 

Yours in Scouting

Marie Smolnicki

September Club meeting - visit to the Hutt Emergency Operations Centre on Monday 4th September 7.30-8.30pm in the Hutt Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at 25 Laings Rd, above the Crooked Elm (there is a door to the left of the main entrance to the Crooked Elm which brings you upstairs). James from WREMO and Julian will be there to answer any questions on the radio network and to show us around. 

8425 Repeater is back on the air after the successful antenna repairs. Work done on Friday 7 April at the working bee got the HF beam and rotator back up in the air, thank you to all involved. Repeaters and Beacons 

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