What is Ham Radio?Wikipedia offers this lengthy description - Amateur radio (also called ham radio) describes the use of radio frequency spectrum for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emergency communication. The term "amateur" is used to specify "a duly authorised person interested in radioelectric practice with a purely personal aim and without pecuniary interest;" (either direct monetary or other similar reward) and to differentiate it from commercial broadcasting, public safety (such as police and fire), or professional two-way radio services (such as maritime, aviation, taxis, etc.).In practice, it is a high-tech hobby involving radio transmitting and receiving, and actually has a very large number of facets appealing to both young and old people. An excellent explanation and introduction can be found in this five minute YouTube video. |
Coming Up★ Club BBQ ★Sat 11 Jan 2020 2pm arrive at Purdies 4pm eat meal. ★ Club Meeting ★ Wed 29 Jan 2020 7.30pm Bulls RSA ★ Regional BBQ ★ Thu 6 Feb 2020 (Waitangi Day) Ashhurst Domain ★ Field Day ★ 22 & 23 Feb 2020 |
NewsThe Central � West VHF link is up and going. Call into 146.900 Wanganui and you are connected to South Taranaki 705 and New Plymouth 720. Meetings will now be held on odd numbered months. This means that the January meeting can comfortably organise Field Day instead of it being a last minute panic. New club email address: martonbranch23 (at) gmail.com |