Sunspots ... Sunday 21 July 2019
At the Branch 50 event held at Mike ZL1AXG's QTH on Sunday 21 July, Mike gave a presentation about sunspots - what they are and how sunspots impact on the ionosphere - and therefore on HF propagation, what the next cycle may hold, and their possible impacts on climate.
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July Meeting - Break In
Mark ZL2UFI from Branch 63 gave an interesting presentation in his role as editor of Break In magazine, the official journal of NZART.
Shed Workshop #2 - Sunday 10 June 2018
Mike led off on the second Shed Workshop on Sunday 10 June 2018 from 1pm - 3pm. The topic was "Kitset Transceivers". Mike talked about his experiences in assembling and modifying BITx40s and a µBITx. He drew on resources from his website (http://uBITx.net) that attracts over 16,000 unique visitors each month and is the definitive guide to the µBITx for constructors. Afternoon tea was provided.
Shed workshop #1 - Sunday 29 April 2018 at 1pm
The first shed workshop was held on Sunday 29 April from 1pm - 3pm at Bernard ZL2BD's QTH (1 Winsley Tce, Churton Park) The topic was Antenna Tuners, with Bernard recounting the various design types (Z-match, T-match, Pi match, etc.).