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What's News Here?

Welcome to the Auckland VHF Group web site.

Here you will find information about the clubs activities, repeaters and contact details. The VHF group has members who are active in many facets of Amateur Radio. The group was formed in 1956 and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. There have been many mile stone achievements along the way. From the long term lease held on the clubrooms in the park at Hazel Ave to the lofty heights of the Klondyke repeater site. Members are encouraged to promote membership of the group and to support the upkeep and enhancement of club resources. Our thanks must go to those who founded the group and those with the vision and commitment to make the Auckland VHF Group what it is today. Enjoy your visit to this web site.

Upcoming Auctions starting 14th October

There is another round of auctions beginning on the 14th October.
There will be some great old magazines on offer. You gotta be in to win!
Create an account on this site by selecting the My Account link above.

News

General Meeting Monday, 13th October 2008. Tait.

Software Defined Radio

I and Q Modulators / Demodulators

IBOC

DAB

D-Star

All this discussion about Digital Techniques!

But what are the Manufacturers of Communication Equipment doing about

DIGITAL?

Come and hear the answer to that question from the makers themselves.

Mike Head, Systems Engineer from Tait Communications - who are right in the forefront of this technology - is coming up from Christchurch to provide the answer. Mike is Technical Project Manager for the Police Radio system, and has considerable knowledge on the P25 system, and where the radio design features and uses are heading. A “Must Attend” meeting!

All are welcome to attend this event at the Hazel Ave Clubrooms 7:30pm.

Working B/Social Gathering Saturday, 11th October 2008.

Roll up around 1pm after the Western Suburbs sale to help with some antenna work. All are welcome. We will be hiring a cherry picker for the afternoon. Afternoon tea will be provided.

Western Suburbs Radio Club Sale. Saturday, 11th October 2008.
Members of the Auckland VHF Group are invited to the Rosebank Rd Primary School. Rosebank Road, Avondale.
As usual drinks and eats will be available.

Vendors 8am, Buyers 9am.

$2 coin entry donation.

Revised 2008 - 2009 Meeting Agenda.
The Auckalnd VHF group committee have released the following revised meeting agenda for 2008 - 2009. Of course this a proposed schedule and may change. Click Here

DStar DStar.

The Auckland VHF Group had a fruitful meeting on the subject of DStar in February. The Auckland VHF Group has released this prepaired statement. Click Here

Data Modes CD.

Doug ZL1AVY advises that a new version of the Branch 66 Data Modes CD will be released in time for the December meeting of Branch 66. This will make an excellent present to give to your ham mates - keep it in mind! It does contain a lot of new programmes and many updates. If you are unable to attend a meeting or live outside Auckland you may contact either Doug ZL1AVY or anyone of our committee members to arrange a copy to be sent out. Please see our Contacts page.

690 Fire

As many have already heard the 690 repeater was destroyed by fire on the 19th of August. At the general meeting held on the 10th of September there was a discussion about the future of the repeater and the committee will be investigating the possible relocation of 690. It is not certain at this point if we are able to get the repeater back on the same site.

* Activities *

The group meets every month on the 2nd Monday at its Hazel Ave clubrooms starting at 7:30pm.

* Spectrum *

Every month the group publishes a newsletter with a round up of news, information and technical articles. It is also published on this web site one month after it is first released to members. Members are encouraged to contribute. See the Contacts page for the Spectrum Editors email address.

* Repeaters *

The VHF group maintains several repeaters in and around the Auckalnd area. The largest of these is the Klondyke site. Situated just south of Auckand at Port Waikato this site has 2 meter voice and data repeaters, the 70cm national system link and many other repeaters. Further details can be found on the repeater page.

* Contributing *

If you would like to add something to this web site please do not hesitate to write material. All contributions will be greatfully accepted. This site makes use of style sheets therefor material is best sent to the webmaster in plain text. Images at 800 x 600. See the Contacts page for the web masters email address.