Category Archives: Activities

The Napier Amateur Radio Club “Q” VHF/UHF Antenna Project

Posted on 11/04/2014 by ZL2GT

This antenna was recently developed by Laurie, ZL2TC as a Club project for the Napier Amateur Radio Club. The design brief was for a simple, rugged 2 M/ 70 Cm antenna that is easily constructed by club members in an … Continue reading →

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The NARC Hawke’s Bay Hamfest April 5, 2014

Posted on 06/04/2014 by ZL2GT

Hosted by the Napier Amateur Radio Club Incorporated After kicking around ideas during the past year the Napier Amateur radio club decided to to host the first ever North Island Hamfest during the weekend of April 4th and 5th. Planning … Continue reading →

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HBARC “Debby Day”

Posted on 06/03/2014 by ZL2GT

The Hawke’s Bay Amateur radio Club organized a “Debby Day” on Saturday 1st March. The occasion was to meet and greet Debby Morgan ZL2DM from NZART Headquarters. It was also a chance to have a social gathering of many local … Continue reading →

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A New Ham in Napier – ZL2SS

Posted on 09/02/2014 by ZL2GT

The 18th of January saw Revell Troy turn up at the NARC Clubrooms to sit his radio amateur’s exam. No need to worry. Peter ZL2LF and Lee ZL2AL assured him that it wasn’t all that difficult. It wasn’t and Revell … Continue reading →

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The ZL2ST Tower – End Of An Era

Posted on 19/12/2013 by ZL2GT

Stan ZL2ST has been my neighbour across Auckland Road in Greenmeadows for the past 8 years. It’s been fun but Stan is downsizing and moving to another part of Napier after 14 years. His tower originally had a fine Tri-Band … Continue reading →

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6M is all on December 6

Posted on 02/11/2013 by ZL2GT

The last Channel 1 Television transmitter is due to close down at the end of November and RSM has advised that from 6th December 2013 onwards (just in time for the annual VHF/UHF/SHF Field Day Contest) Amateurs throughout New Zealand will … Continue reading →

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NARC Minutes – Oct 2, 2013

Posted on 03/10/2013 by ZL2GT

MINUTES OF THE NAPIER AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meeting on Wednesday 2 October 2013 at the Clubrooms 123 Latham Street Chair: Laurie ZL2TC, the meeting started at 7:30 pm. Laurie welcomed visitor Marty ZL2PX. Apologies: ZL2ST. Present: Lee ZL2AL, Dave ZL2DW, … Continue reading →

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Antenna Mast Removal Party

Posted on 04/08/2013 by ZL2GT

A few years ago local amateur Phil Moore became a silent key. His son-in-law, Barry Wilson asked if the Napier Amateur Radio Club would like the mast. Yes was the answer and Sunday morning August 4th saw Laurie ZL2TC, Karl … Continue reading →

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The Trans Tasman Contest 2013 – ZL2GT

Posted on 22/07/2013 by ZL2GT

ZL2GT and the TRANS TASMAN COMPETITION Some weeks back the build-up banter began between contestants and some “stretching of the truth” was embarked upon. Prior arrangements came together on a great weather weekend and off went the ZL2GT Team to … Continue reading →

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The Trans Tasman Contest 2013 – ZM4T

Posted on 21/07/2013 by ZL2GT

The Trans Tasman contest is a unique test dreamed up by the VKs to test how well each country can perform against the other. The rules and scoring are interesting and have many hooks. Michael ZL2MY and I decided to … Continue reading →

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