News
Belmont 11kV Supply Restored
On Thursday 27 March the trees under the 11kV supply line to the Belmont Tower were cut down to form a permanent clear corridor. On the evening of Friday 28 March 2008 the 11kV supply was restored to Belmont.
Belmont 11kV Supply - Trees to be Cut Down
As you will see from my last entry, power to Belmont was disconnected due to the significant fire hazard posed by trees touching the 11kV power lines.
I am pleased to inform you that unless extenuating circumstances present themselves a permanent power line corridor will be cut through the trees tomorrow (Thursday). If all goes to plan power should be able to be reconnected by the weekend.
Brian Fearnley
President
Wellington VHF Group Inc
Belmont - Possible Disruption to Services
There may be some disruption to Belmont services over the next week.
A number of trees have grown up into the 11kV supply line to the Belmont site and present a significant forest-fire hazard to the landlord's forest. As such the power has been disconnected. Until the power can be restored it will be attempted to run reduced services on a combination of batteries and a mobile generator.
The Direction for 2008
21 January 2008
Welcome to the first entry of the President Blog for 2008! I trust you are all back with us safe and well after the Christmas New Year period.
At the December committee meeting we set the direction for 2008. The overarching direction like always is to support people doing Ham Radio. The things that should catch our attention are those that will enable people to do Ham radio and those that impeded it.
Breaking News: Resignation of FMTAG Chairman David ZL2SX
This from David ZL2SX:
At the NZART Council Face to Face meeting, NZART President Bruce ZL2WP anounced the resignation of David ZL2SX from the postion of FMTAG Chairman, due to health reasons.
David had said that although he is well now, he does not expect to be able to give the role the attention it requires over the next few years, and it was better to step aside now.
Doug ZL2TAR indicated to that he is happy to continue as FMTAG secretary.