Club net audio available for listening or download, via the home page only this week. If you wish to obtain a hard copy please contact us with your request.

This is available by Monday morning each week.

Dave ZL4LDY was the net master this week and started off thanking Martin ZL4JH for stepping in as net master last week.

Dave ZL4DK spoke about last week at the club. There was a discussion about fox hunting and there will be one (not this coming week) but the following week the 22nd Feb.

This Wednesday night will be a committee meeting and a general open night.

Lindsey ZL4KS mentioned AREC has been quiet but in two weeks the group is involved with an AMP show at Mosgiel to showcase our hobby to visitors.

ZL4GR (Don) gave his weekly repeater report / update. The 690 repeater as ZL4LH accessed it mobile from Nevas. 665 is also working and is a DN node on the IRLP system. 915 is working well a portable contact via Ranfurly was heard this week. Queenstown link is also working well.

There is a possible fault on the national system at Mt Stewart that may impact its receiving ability.

We’ve been working on the photos section of the site.

Images have been added for some years and we’re looking for any other photos you may have of club activity to add to what we have here.

If you can help with photos please contact us via the website contact form and we’ll be in touch.

Club net audio available for listening or download, via the home page only this week. If you wish to obtain a hard copy please contact with your request.

Last week the first committee meeting was held and it was a first for a number of committee members.

Next week don’t go to the club rooms on Wednesday night instead head to Peter’s QTH on Saddle Hill Rd and there will be a chance to see his shack and check out the PCU.

There’s a new rig at the PCU that we’ll fire up and give members a chance to use.

Lindsey ZL4KS has spent the week programming the new Tait radios with local frequencies this week.

Martin ZL4JH advises there have been no major issues on the national system.

Locally the committee meeting confirmed  last week the focus will be 915 then a pipe replacement at 690 and perhaps an alternative type of antenna system to see if that reduces the QRM from other gear on the hill. Over at Highcliff the first stage at upgrading 665 site will be water blasting of the tank and the repainting it. New feeder will be installed thereafter.

Don ZL4GR reports 915 is working and requires a 88.5 CTCSS tone. The Queenstown link is back up and running and also requires a 88.5 CTCSS tone to access it. The national system is still being worked very hard by national awards. The signal coming south from Christchurch has been tenuous at times.

Stewart ZL4DC confirms a working bee at Rudd Rd on Sat Feb 4th, the cherry picker is booked – we would appreciate anyone with a signal strength meter to call us for before/after tests.

ZL4ACG reports within the past week Ernie ZL4AH has retired from the Otago / Southland net and has been involved with it over the last 20 years. Most of us have been involved over the years and we thank and acknowledge his contribution over this long period of time. The net is still running.

Re contesting – next weekend the 4th/5th February there is another VHF contesting Dave ZL4DK and Terry ZL4TAE will be involved and anyone else is most welcome to come up to Swampy and get involved. The hours start at 5pm-11pm on Saturday then around 7am until noon on the Sunday. Best frequencies to use are 144.2, 432.2, 1296.2 all USB or on FM using 144.5, 432.5 and 1296.5

The Jock White Field Day contest on Feb 25/26th – the club is planning to head to the same location in the past at the reservoir – this is to be confirmed.