Wellington Amateur Radio Club - ZL2WB

A book by R.G Newlands ZL2AG This book is a collection of previously published magazine articles contributed by George Newlands ZL2AG for the NZ Vintage Radio Society. Some of his writing has also been published worldwide and in the NZART Break In magazine. Random Thoughts on Vintage Radio reflects his life-long fascination with servicing and restoring vintage radio receivers. The book consists of 38 chapters (240 pages). It includes a diverse range of thoughts such as “Collecting –the disease we all share”, “Valve life and reliability”, “Servicing a Valve Chassis”, and “Disposal of a collection”, to name but a few. There are numerous detailed technical notes accompanied with sketches and circuit diagrams written in his quirky and matter of fact style. Recommended reading for vintage radio enthusiasts, or an ideal gift to someone you know who would appreciate a “real” book Random Thoughts on Vintage Radio By RG Newlands Price: $29 Email your order to: tradingtable@zl2wb.com Bank credit: 06 0541 0859045 01 Make sure you give Name/Callsign in bank details and email separately.

Several members of Branch 50 NZART left Wellington early on Saturday morning, 27 March 2021, by car for Wanganui. The trip included a visit to the Wanganui Market, lunch at a cafe in the downtown area, and a visit to the Wanganui Vintage Radio Museum (https://vintageradiomuseum.co.nz/). The group returned to Wellington later in the day. The collection now numbers over 500 valve and battery radios ranging in age from 1918 through to the late 1940’s. ZL2AVM intrigued by the old radios

In the first shed workshop for the year, on 7 March 2021, two project presentations were given as follows: Bernard was to have presented a primer on Rx Antennas, but this was postponed due to time constraints. [wpdm_package id='4687'] [wpdm_package id='4690']

John ZL2XJ checking out operators Bernard ZL2BD (foreground on 40m) and Malcolm ZL2UDF (background on 80m) The Committee decided that we should again enter Jock White National Field Day after a break in 2020.  This was a relaxed affair.   Malcolm ZL2UDF organised the use of Kaiwharawhara Park (accessed off the Hutt Road) from Wellington City Council. This site was used in the 1990s by the club, before we moved to Athletic Park (no more) and then to Quartz Hill. We secured the venue from 1pm on Saturday to 1pm on Sunday. John ZL2XJ organised equipment and set up/close down. Six members turned out. Bernard ZL2BD operating on 40m.

Club members really enjoyed Peter Fisher ZL3HV's talk in November about Campbell Island. He has kindly agreed to return and give a presentation and powerpoint presentation on his visit to the Kermadec Islands. All are welcome. The meeting is from 1pm - 3pm on Sunday 21 February at John ZL2XJ's QTH at 9 Ridley Tce, Churton Park. Tea and coffee will conclude the meeting.