Sugarcube VFO Workshop P2 – July 8th 2023

Another workshop where a group of intrepid local hams will built themselves a Sugarcube VFO. The Sugarcube VFO is a tiny device that can act as a configurable oscillator in radio circuits. Originally designed to be integrated into older radios, the club project included an enclosure, a display, a dial, buttons and SMA connectors so...

Starr ZL3CU Satellites talk notes

It has been significantly revamped from what I had at the talk. One change was putting FM satellites, and the link to a simple but reasonably effective method of receiving SSTV from the ISS, near the beginning of the article. I think this would be of greater interest to many of our members. I would...

Hamcram March 18th – 19th

Hamcam well under way with 9 students, learning whats required to pass the Amateur Radio operators certificate (Amateur Licence, Ham licence)If you’d like to join the next Hamcram July 22/23 Contact Tony ZL3TVPhttps://chchhamradio.org.nz/home-page/hamcram-get-your-amateur-radio-licence/

Yaesu new radio FTM-500 dual band

We are pleased to announce preliminary information about the new FTM-500D Series 50W,C4FM/FM, 144/430MHz, Dual Band Digital Mobile Transceiver. The FTM-500D shares the Yaesucore features, utilizing the latest C4FM Digital technology with many new features andimprovements.The new FTM-500D Series will be available in March 2023. Pricing and product information will berevealed with an official announcement soon.Could...

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