by Dr. Radut

AREC AGM Report

Published by ZL4JY -

The AREC AGM was held on Thursday 30 October.  At the meeting John ZL4JY presented a report on the activity over the past year, summarized below.

Introduction

Most of the Group's AREC activity is in support of SAR and Police, our contribution is set out below. Members have supported neighbouring branches, including a dedicated AREC evening at Titahi Bay Branch 42.  The Group continues to assist with the Wellington Wander Search supporting Police searching for missing Alzheimer's suffers. 

AREC

July 2014 Meeting - A Look at AIS

Published by ZL2WAL -

This months meeting will be A Look at AIS (Automatic Identification System)

The Group has installed an AIS receiver at Colonial Knob and this is providing a large coverage over the busy Cook Straight region.

This month we will look at where AIS came from, its purpose in marine safety, what the latest directions and trends are, and what the future may hold.

An interesting aside in the use of AIS for VHF propagation studies by amateurs, and what is being done in this area in New Zealand

Date: Thursday 31 July Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Tawa Community Centre

MAY 2014 Meeting - Simon ZL2UIV - Microwave Radio in the Philipines

Published by ZL2WAL -

This months meeting is Simon ZL2UIV talking on his trips to the Philippines. Simon has many years experience in the installation, commissioning and trouble shooting of microwave radio links, and has really "been there, done that" in the best and worst countries in the world.

Simon will be covering his work and other activities in the Philippines and it should be an entertaining and informative evening!

In addition to Simon's talk we will also be voting on the two remits at this months meeting.

Date: Thursday 29 May Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Tawa Community Centre

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