Events & Meetings

Stay connected and engaged with the Marlborough Amateur Radio Club by joining our regular meetings and events. Whether you’re interested in club discussions, social gatherings, or on-air activities, there’s something for everyone!

Upcoming Events

  • 2025 HamCram – An intensive weekend course designed to help participants earn their amateur radio license. Registration required.
    • 📅 When: 10~11 May
    • ⏰ Time: all day
    • 📍 Location: Marlborough Vintage Car Club, Brayshaw Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place, Redwoodtown, Blenheim 7201​

Stay tuned for special events, contests, and field days! We regularly participate in:

  • Jock White Field Day (February) – A fun and challenging radio contest.
  • International Lighthouse Weekend (August) – Operating from Cape Campbell Lighthouse.

For more information or updates, check out the newsletters below, contact us or join our next meeting!

Regular Meetings

General Meetings

📅 When: Every 2nd Thursday of the month
⏰ Time: 19:30 hrs
📍 Location: EOC, Wither Road Extension, Blenheim
These meetings include club updates, guest speakers, and hands-on activities related to amateur radio. All members and visitors are welcome!

Social Group

📅 When: Every 3rd Thursday of the month
⏰ Time: 12:00 hrs
📍 Location: Dodson’s Beer Garden, Dodson St., Blenheim
A relaxed, informal gathering where members can chat over lunch and share radio-related discussions.

Committee Meetings

📅 When: Every 4th Thursday of the month
⏰ Time: 19:30 hrs
📍 Location: Virtual Meeting
These meetings focus on club administration and planning. Committee members and interested club members are welcome to attend.

On-Air Radio Nets

Join our scheduled radio nets to stay connected with fellow members and practice operating skills.

VHF Net

📅 When: Mondays
⏰ Time: 19:30 hrs
📡 Frequencies: 146.950 MHz, 145.600 MHz, 147.225 MHz
🎙 Net Controller: Rob Carter (ZL2IW)

HF Net

📅 When: Tuesdays
⏰ Time: 20:30 hrs
📡 Frequency: 3.876 MHz LSB
Engage in long-distance communication with members across the region.

Newsletters

We’re fortunate to have Caryl as the dedicated editor of our monthly newsletter, Interface. She works hard to keep everyone updated on club matters—and might even include a joke or two!

If you have any news, an interesting article, or a report on a recent event, please reach out to Caryl so she can feature it in the newsletter.

Click the name to email: Caryl Grant

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