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News Archive September-2009
29-September-2009
Studholme South Canterbury: National System Repeater
It's with regret, I must advise that this repeater, a link in the National System South Island, is currently NOT performing as usual. Trustee's advised Branch 34 members at this evenings monthly meeting, that the transmitter has depowered to the point of breaking the link, especially south to Dunedin. As usual this has happened during a patch of BAD weather. The Branch Trustee's will attempt to access the high altitude site later in the week. Please advise anyone not on this list who may be attempting contacts in the Mid & Lower South Island. I will advise when repairs have been completed. David Hetherington ZL3UDH Secretary Branch 34
27-September-2009
The 2010 NZART AGM and Conference Website
The 2010 NZART AGM and Conference web site is now up and running thank's to Doug ZL1TTE. Lots of info currently on the site with much more to follow over the ensuing weeks. The site is found at...
http://nzartconference.cjb.net/
and see under the heading Conferences NZART Conference 2010 The registration form is not complete at this time and will be operational during October we expect when final costings will be available.
http://nzartconference.cjb.net/
22-September-2009
2009 OCEANIA DX CONTEST
See http://zl2cq.webs.com/ for the latest reminders including: 2009 OCEANIA DX CONTEST PHONE Contest: 08:00 UTC Saturday 3 October to 08:00 UTC Sunday 4 October 2009 CW Contest: 08:00 UTC Saturday 10 October to 08:00 UTC Sunday 11 October 2009 and the results of the Waitakere Sprint '09 Marg & Paul (zl2cq)
http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/index.html
20-September-2009
NZART HQ Infoline 192 Has Been Posted
In This Issue; *Debby says....; *UHF ATV Spectrum -Last Chance For Input; *Jamboree on the Air 2009; *Monitoring Service Report-PIRATES; *Weird And Wonderful; *Contest News; ==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes; ==HF Contests; *Upcoming Events; *Break-In and Infoline Information; *Dates for Official Broadcast (OB) and Head Quarter's Infoline; *Attachments for Branches:; NZART Headquarters Infoline 192.doc, br-20-sale-textuu.pdf and; *Attachment for all; one-mans-view.html
http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/index.html
19-September-2009
WIA-ARRL weekly News has been Updated for 19-September-2009
The WIA Weekly News Bulletin and The Weekly ARRL Letter can be found at:
http://www.nzart.org.nz/html/2009/wia-weekly-news.html
http://www.nzart.org.nz/html/2009/arrl-weekly-news.html
18-September-2009
Jamboree on the Air 2009
JOTA, Jamboree on the Air is held over the weekend 17 - 18 October 2009. Members from the Papakura Radio Club inc. are running a JOTA station from our clubrooms over the Saturday 2pm - 6pm. Scouts and Cubs from local groups have been invited to participate in the activity...
http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/jota-papakura-arc.pdf
18-September-2009
UHF ATV Spectrum -LAST CHANCE FOR INPUT
Don Wallace, ZL2TLL, the ALO, is currently putting together the NZART submission to the MED to answer the question in the recent MED discussion paper on the Digital (TV) Switchover Spectrum Allocation:
"Do you agree with the proposal not to provide for Amateur television services in the UHF band?"
As mentioned in Infoline 190, will members who have ideas for the NZART submission and/or plan to put in a submission themselves please contact Don (alo@nzart.org.nz) with their ideas.
NOTE: Submissions are due by 30 September 2009 so Don needs your input ASAP!
http://www.nzart.org.nz/policies/index.html
17-September-2009
NZART Council Minutes For Annual Conference AGM May/June-2009 Posted
http://www.nzart.org.nz/minutes/index.html
14-September-2009
NZART Council Minutes For August-2009 Posted
http://www.nzart.org.nz/minutes/index.html
10-September-2009
Nostalgia Night Contest 2009-Saturday, 12-September-2009
Haul out that old equipment , dust off the cobwebs ,check it over and join in a night of nostalgia and fun. This years contest will be in three sections, catering for the varied interests within the old equipment ranks. 1. QRP 2. Military 3. Open...
http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/nostalgia-night.pdf
10-September-2009
From Murray McGehan ZL1DOM
Mercury Bay two metre repeater 147075 has been upgraded and relicensed. The trustee's are ZL1AAF AND ZL1TCJ. it is linked to a Tairua 146.975 by a 70cm link. This info can be checked on the RSM website. After recent testing coverage has proven to good from I hope you find the info useful.
09-September-2009
Hello, Oven? It's Phone. Now Let's Get Cooking!
The New York Times reports on an EMC case involving an oven that turns itself on in the presence on a low level RF field from a Cell Phone...
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/september2009/cellphone_activates_oven.htm
09-September-2009
One Man's View-Foundation Licence or Cigna Funeral Plan?
http://www.nzart.org.nz/html/2009/one-mans-view.html
09-September-2009
Results From Getting an Amateur Radio Call in One Weekend
This course was held over the weekend 5-6-September-2009 Results of our block course. 8 candidates 2 days 7 passes 7 Fully licenced hams (Callsigns going through tomorrow morning-Monday 7-SEPT-2009)
http://www.nzart.org.nz/html/2009/exam-weekend.html
09-September-2009
Branch List Has Been Updated For September
http://www.nzart.org.nz/branches/index.html
06-September-2009
INFOLINE 191 IS AVAILABLE NOW
In This Issue; *Monitoring Service Coordinator -NZART; *Happy Birthday, Hiram!; *Discussion Point; *G4TUT Southgate Amateur Radio Club News Desk; *Enigma Weekend at Bletchley Park; *Lack Of Global Demand Ends Most Copper Thefts; *Paint On Photovoltaic Solar Cells Hold Promise For ENCOMM; *Weird And Wonderful; *Contest News; ==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes; ==HF Contests; *Upcoming Events; e; *Attachment for Branches:; NZART Headquarters Infoline 191.doc,; Branch 20 Table Sale Flyer: table sale flyer two.pdf, and; MS Coordinator Club Circularx.pdf.
http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/index.html
06-September-2009
Monitoring Service Coordinator -NZART
Has put out a Branch circular. To view please use the link below
http://www.nzart.org.nz/ms/2009/club-circular-sep.html
06-September-2009
MANAWATU AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY, BRANCH 20 NZART
2009 Table Sale at the Longburn Hall on Saturday October 3rd 2009
http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/table-sale-flyer-two.pdf
News Archive August-2009
30-August-2009
Official Broadcast For August 2009 is Available
http://www.nzart.org.nz/broadcast/index.html
30-August-2009
WESTERN SUBURBS RADIO CLUB INC, BRANCH 03, NZART
ANNUAL NEW and USED EQUIPMENT SALE SATURDAY 10th October 2009
http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/WSRC-equipment-sale-2009.pdf
27-August-2009
SUPERVISORS LIST UPDATED 27-AUGUST-2009
http://www.nzart.org.nz/exam/index.html
24-August-2009
Boat Anchor Sprint Results for 8-AUGUST-2009
http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/index.html
24-August-2009
INFOLINE 190 Posted
In This Issue: *From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM; *Summaries of Submissions to MED; ==Digital Dividend Scoping Paper; ==Access to 500 kHz; ==806-960 MHz Band Re- Planning Options Discussion Paper; ==TVOB Remote Control Discussion Paper; ==Paper Under Preparation -Digital Dividend Phase 2 -CALL FOR INPUT; *A Message to Branches of NZART Concerning Additional Repeater and Beacon Costs; *Get Your Amateur Radio Call With a Weekend of Study and On-air Practice; *AREC Rules Changes; *Marketing Ideas Forum at RSGB Convention 2009; *NEW 3cm 10368 MHz SSB record verified and listed; *Web Notes; *Contest News; ==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes; ==HF Contests; *Upcoming Events; *Attachment for Branches: NZART Headquarters Infoline 190.doc and Course Info.pdf.
http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/index.html
22-August-2009
Marketing Ideas Forum at RSGB Convention 2009
At the RSGB Convention, to be held from 9 to 11 October, there will be Forum where visitors will get the chance to discuss any ideas they may have to market amateur radio. Amateur radio in the UK needs more people to take part; from young to old, experienced and inexperienced alike, if it is to prosper in the coming years. The hobby must continue to attract these new people so, in our current consumer-driven culture, we need to promote it in much better and more coordinated ways than we've been doing. We need to generate a 21st Century image and drive the amateur radio brand more into the public eye as a worthwhile hobby. This is what marketing is all about. Under the guidance of Alan Messenger, G0TLK, this Marketing Ideas Forum will enable active radio amateurs to air their ideas for what they think could be done to attract and keep new people into the hobby or to bounce around ideas suggested by others. It promises to be quite a lively discussion!
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/august2009/marketing_ideas_forum.htm
20-August-2009
Submission Paper Under Preparation -Call for Input
An answer must be found for the following question if we wish to retain our access to Channel 39 Do you agree with the proposal not to provide for Amateur television services in the UHF band?
http://www.nzart.org.nz/policies/digital-dividend-phase-2.pdf
17-August-2009
SITEMAP Page Has Had a Complete Revision
The page is now what it should have been from the start after the last and final menu change
http://www.nzart.org.nz/sitemap/index.html
15-August-2009
VHF CONTEST RULES CORRECTED
The rules are available at:
http://www.vhf.org.nz/VHF-UHF-SHF-ContestRules
Logs should be sent within two weeks, to:
zl2wa@clear.net.nz with Contest Log in the subject line,
or by post to:
Contest Manager, Wellington VHF Group, P.O. Box 12-259, Thorndon, Wellington
Wellington VHF Group Website http://www.vhf.org.nz
15-August-2009
NEW 3cm 10368 MHz SSB record verified and listed
Hello from NZART VHF/UHF/SHF Records. Recently Stephen ZL1TPH and Ted ZL2IP re-submitted their record claim that was declined earlier this year. The claim errors have been corrected. The claim now complies with the published NZART claim rules. I am pleased to announce the following SHF record: 3cm 10368MHz Int. ZL1TPH/p-ZL2IP/p 04/01/2009 SSB 551 TD Confirmed as a new New Zealand record and a milestone record. It is to date the longest terrestrial distance contact at 551kms made on the 3cm microwave band. ZL1TPH operating from Cape Reinga at 175 M ASL. ZL2IP operating from North Egmont at 960 M ASL. The actual frequency used was 10368.1 MHz and the signal path used a Troposphere Duct. Congratulates to Stephen ZL1TPH and Ted ZL2IP. Please publish this in the next Break-In if possible and NZART news page. 73 and good DX, John ZL2TWS NOTE: The New Zealand VHF/UHF/SHF Records Now Cover 2009
http://www.nzart.org.nz/vhf/index.html
15-August-2009
Update to WIA WEEKLY NEWS
http://www.nzart.org.nz/news_old/index.html
15-August-2009
See Bottom of Left Hand Column
For Getting an Amateur Radio Call in One Weekend
http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2009/publicity-poster.pdf
14-August-2009
Submisisions to MED
2009 Access Rules to 500 kHz Band Draft 2009 Letter To MED Requesting Access to 500 kHz Band 2009 TV OB Camera Remote Control Around 434 MHz 2009 Digital Dividend Scoping Paper 2009 806-960 MHz Band Replanning Submission Summaries
To Policies Page-See "Submissions"
http://www.nzart.org.nz/policies/index.html
14-August-2009
Branch Data Files Update Done-no changes for August
http://www.nzart.org.nz/branches/index.html
10-August-2009
HQ INFOLINE 189 Posted
In This Issue: *From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM; *Invitation to Take Part in ILLW; *FMTAG Notes For August 2009; *Japanese Announcement of Clique; *Web Notes; *Contest News; ==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes; ==HF Contests; ==Sangster Shield 2009 Report; *Upcoming Events;
http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/index.html
08-August-2009
Sangster Shield Contest 2009
Full results contained in a spreadsheet and a report covering all facets of the contest.
http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/index.html
08-August-2009
Contest Manager's Weekly Report is Available-see AUG 07
http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/index.html
07-August-2009
Job Descriptions
A job description has been added for the VHF/UHF/SHF Records Coordinator.
http://www.nzart.org.nz/nz/index.html#jobdesc
07-August-2009
Submission Paper to NZART Council on The 2396 to 2450 MHz 12 cm Band Plan
Amateur Radio Operators Stephen Hayman ZL1TPH, Ted Barnes ZL2IP, Brian Ryall ZL1AVZ and Kevin Murphy ZL1UJG give full details and reason why the suggested Band Plan should be adopted.
http://www.nzart.org.nz/fmtag.html
07-August-2009
The 2009 Conference Guidelines
An advisory document laying out Current Policy and practice with regard to the organisation of Conferences. This document comes into effect on Tuesday 7 April 2009 and replaces the Conference A to Z.
http://www.nzart.org.nz/policies/2009-conference-guidelines-aug.pdf
07-August-2009
JULY NZART Council Minutes POSTED
http://www.nzart.org.nz/minutes/index.html
06-August-2009
NZART Constitution Change
The NZART Constitution has been changed with the addition of the AREC rules at the end of the original document. For viewing the new rules please use the link below.
http://www.nzart.org.nz/pdf/2008/nzartconstitution.pdf
05-August-2009
BOAT ANCHOR SPRINT THIS SATURDAY 08-August-2009
http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/index.html
01-August-2009
VHF Brass Monkey Contest This Weekend 1/2-August-2009
50 MHz bands and all VHF bands above. Best of DX and keep warm
http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/index.html
News Archive July-2009
31-July-2009
Contest Manager's Report For 1/2-August-2009
Results of 2009 Sangster Shield Contest
http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/index.html
30-July-2009
Registration Form For The Hamilton Market Day on ZL1UX Website
http://zl1ux.tripod.com/mdreg09.pdf
25-July-2009
Results For The 2009 ARRL International CW Contest Posted
http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/index.html
24-July-2009
NZART Contest Manager's Report for 25/26-JULY-2009
http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/index.html
22-July-2009
NZART Contest Manager Required
NZART Council is calling for expressions of interest for the position of Contest Manager. The position becomes vacant in early to mid 2010 and it is envisaged that there will be a transition period before the present Contest Manager retires from the position. A job description is available on the NZART Website and from NZART Headquarters. Please make all enquiries to The General Secretary, NZART HQ PO Box 40 525, Upper Hutt 5140.
http://www.nzart.org.nz/nz/jd/jd-contests.hyml
19-July-2009
Infoline 188 Has Been Posted
In This Issue: -From The NZART Business Manager Debby ZL2TDM; -FMTAG Notes For
July/August 2009 BREAK-IN; -Forthieth Anniversary Of The First Human Landing On The Moon;
-Web Notes; -Contest News; ==VHF/UHF/SHF Contest Notes; ==HF Contests; -Upcoming Events;
and the usual Break-In deadlines and Infoline subscribing details
http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/index.html
17-July-2009
Rules For The 2009 Waitakete Sprints Are Now Available
There are some small changes but the intent is still the same for participants... enjoy the 1 hour sprints. Phone Sprint is on 80m Saturday 25th July from 10.00 -11.00 UTC ... (Saturday nite) CW Sprint is on 80m Saturday 1st August again from 10.00 -11.00 UTC ... (Saturday nite) If anyone would like the rules emailed direct they can send an email to zl1dk@nzart.org.nz with 'Sprint Rules' in the subject line. Lets hope we see another good gain in activity as the more operators for these one hour contests...... the more fun for us all. David ZL1DK
http://www.qsl.net/zl1vk/PRCClubActivityPage/WaitakereSprintPage/waitakeresprint.html
17-July-2009
The Oceania DX Contest 2008 Results Posted
http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/index.html
17-July-2009
NZART Contests Manager's Report For 18/19 July Posted
http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/index.html
16-July-2009
FMTAG Notes For July/Aug Have Been Added
http://www.nzart.org.nz/fmtag.html
12-July-2009
July Branch Data Uploaded
Correction received and has been added
http://www.nzart.org.nz/branches/index.html
10-July-2009
Contests Manager's Report for Weekend 11/12-JULY-2009 Posted
IARU HF World Championship 11/12-JULY on this Weekend Rules
http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/index.html
10-July-2009
Minutes for Conference Friday and Monday Council Meetings Posted
http://www.nzart.org.nz/minutes/index.html
06-July-2009
HQ Infoline 187 Posted
http://www.nzart.org.nz/infoline/index.html
05-July-2009
PK's Loop Antennas
Designed specially for use with portable radios and will work with any radio that has an inbuilt ferrite rod antenna. There are NO Wires to connect and it uses no batteries or electricity, true green power! We manufacture and supply Loop Antennas, Baluns and Convertors for Ham Radio Use
http://www.amradioantennas.com/
03-July-2009
Contest Manager's Report and do Not Forget The Memorial Contest This Weekend
http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests/index.html
03-July-2009
IT professionals will not drop Windows XP quietly (if ever)
Properly not everyone would be interested in this topic, but as we all have computers and operating systems, it does pay to see what is around the corner, even if it is to see what the next upgrade is likely to cost, or do we hold on to what we have now. From author Mark Kaelin in the TechRepublic Newsletter "Windows XP Tips at TechRepublic.com [newsletters@techrepublic.online.com]" In a series of poll questions, IT professionals made it quite clear they were not interested in migrating away from Windows XP. What do the results mean for your organization? A couple of weeks ago, I asked a series of poll questions about Microsoft Windows XP. That single blog post lead to close to 300 separate posts in the corresponding discussion thread. The poll results are very informative and definitely give us an indication about where the TechRepublic membership stands with regard to a potential operating system migration.
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/window-on-windows/?p=1292&tag=nl.e064