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Southern Wairarapa Hams: Featherston Club Connects Community and Maintains Key Repeater Infrastructure

Southern Wairarapa Hams: Featherston Club Connects Community and Maintains Key Repeater Infrastructure

Featherston, NZ – For radio enthusiasts across the Southern Wairarapa region, the Featherston amateur radio branch (Branch Number 82) serves as a vital hub for communication and camaraderie. With i...

Titahi Bay Hams: Porirua Club a Dynamic Hub for Communication and Community

Titahi Bay Hams: Porirua Club a Dynamic Hub for Communication and Community

Titahi Bay, Porirua – For radio enthusiasts in the Porirua area, the Titahi Bay amateur radio branch (Branch Number 42) stands as a vibrant and active hub for communication, learning, and community...

Upper Hutt Hams: A Weekly Hub for Communication and Technical Advancement

Upper Hutt Hams: A Weekly Hub for Communication and Technical Advancement

Upper Hutt, NZ – For radio enthusiasts in the Upper Hutt region, the Upper Hutt amateur radio branch (Branch Number 63) stands as a vibrant and exceptionally active hub for communication, technical...

Wairarapa Hams: Masterton Club a Hub for Communication and Community in the Region

Wairarapa Hams: Masterton Club a Hub for Communication and Community in the Region

Masterton, NZ – For radio enthusiasts across the Wairarapa region, the Masterton amateur radio branch (Branch Number 46) stands as a vital and active hub for communication, learning, and community ...

Wanganui Hams: A Long-Standing Hub for Communication in Whanganui

Wanganui Hams: A Long-Standing Hub for Communication in Whanganui

Whanganui, NZ – For radio enthusiasts in the Whanganui region, the Wanganui amateur radio branch (Branch Number 48) stands as a vital and active hub for communication, learning, and camaraderie. Wi...

Wellington Hams: A Digital Hub for Radio Enthusiasts

Wellington Hams: A Digital Hub for Radio Enthusiasts

Wellington, NZ – For radio enthusiasts in New Zealand's capital, the Wellington amateur radio branch (Branch Number 50) serves as a vital hub for communication, learning, and community engagement. ...

Wellington VHF Group: A Dedicated Hub for High-Frequency Communications in the Capital

Wellington VHF Group: A Dedicated Hub for High-Frequency Communications in the Capital

Tawa, NZ – For radio enthusiasts with a keen interest in Very High Frequency (VHF) communications, the Wellington VHF Group (Branch Number 74) stands as a vital and active hub in the capital region...

🇺🇸 WC6DX – San Clemente Island, NA-066

🇺🇸 WC6DX – San Clemente Island, NA-066

Operator: Will, WC6DXDates: May 23–26, 2025 (arrival May 22, departure May 27) 📡 Bands: 6m–20m🎙️ Modes: Mainly SSB, some CW (No FT8)⚙️ Setup: Buddihex antenna, Yaesu FT-897, 100W🗺️ IOTA: NA-066🏝️ U...

KH7AL/KH9 – Wake Island: FT8, CW, and SuperFox Adventures

KH7AL/KH9 – Wake Island: FT8, CW, and SuperFox Adventures

Wake Island continues to light up the bands thanks to Allen, KH7AL/KH9, who has now logged over 12,000 QSOs since his return in April. In his most recent blog update, Allen reflects on: The FT8 s...

📡 PJ4M – Bonaire (IOTA SA-006)

📡 PJ4M – Bonaire (IOTA SA-006)

Dates: May 16–29, 2025Operator: PH2M (with XYL)Location: North/North-East coast of Bonaire, Dutch CaribbeanIOTA: SA-006 | Grid: FK52ufCallsign: PJ4M (previously used in 2013 & 2015) 🧳 Style: Ho...

Hibiscus Coast Hams: Whangaparaoa Radio Club a Thriving Hub for Amateur Enthusiasts

Hibiscus Coast Hams: Whangaparaoa Radio Club a Thriving Hub for Amateur Enthusiasts

Whangaparaoa, NZ – Perched on the stunning Hibiscus Coast, the Whangaparaoa amateur radio branch (Branch Number 80) stands as a vibrant and accessible centre for local "hams" and anyone keen to del...

Heritage on the Air: Musick Point Radio Group a Beacon for Auckland's Amateur Radio Enthusiasts

Heritage on the Air: Musick Point Radio Group a Beacon for Auckland's Amateur Radio Enthusiasts

Auckland, NZ – Perched majestically overlooking the Waitematā Harbour, the Musick Point Radio Group (Branch Number 86) offers a unique blend of historical significance and cutting-edge amateur radi...

North Shore Hams: Takapuna Radio Club Aims High with Strong Community Focus

North Shore Hams: Takapuna Radio Club Aims High with Strong Community Focus

Takapuna, Auckland – For radio enthusiasts across Auckland's vibrant North Shore, the Takapuna amateur radio branch (Branch Number 29) stands as a dynamic hub for communication, learning, and vital...

Papakura Hams: A Busy Hub for Communication and Community Service

Papakura Hams: A Busy Hub for Communication and Community Service

Papakura, NZ – For radio enthusiasts south of Auckland, the Papakura amateur radio branch (Branch Number 65) is a bustling centre of activity, offering a packed schedule of meetings, project nights...

Sparking Innovation in Hamilton: The Radio Electronics Group Keeps the Airwaves Alive

Sparking Innovation in Hamilton: The Radio Electronics Group Keeps the Airwaves Alive

Hamilton, NZ – For those with a keen interest in the inner workings of radio and a passion for electronics, the Radio Electronics Group (Branch Number 89) in Hamilton is a vibrant hub of activity. ...