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 – marc
What: Annual General Meeting
When: 12th of March
⏰ Time: 19:30 hrs
Location: EOC, Wither Road Extension, Blenheim
Agenda:
- Health and Safety
- Silent Keys
- In Attendance
- Apologies
- Visitors.
- Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest made by Officers
- Confirmation of the minutes of the 2025 AGM.
- Matters Arising
- Correspondence
- Reports published in the March interface or circulated before the meeting and taken as read:
- President
- Financial
- Social Group
- AREC
- Appointment for Account Review
- Setting of the subscription
- Election of Officers
- Committee Nominations Received
- General Business
- Close
- Presentation: Ron & Helen service to AREC
What: HamCram 2026
When: 23th, 24th of May
Location: EOC, Wither Road Extension, Blenheim
For more information see: Hamcram
What: Topfest (Westfest) 2026
When: 19th, 20th of September
⏰ Time: TBD
Location: Marlborough Vintage Car Club, Brayshaw Park
26 Arthur Baker Place, Redwoodtown, Blenheim
External Events – marc
What: Carluke Combined BBQ with Nelson
When: 14th of MArch
⏰ Time: 11:00 hrs
Location: Carluke Hall, Rai Valley
Bring: Salad and/or dessert to share, drink, plates & eating utensils, chair, sun hat, sun screen, handheld for Fox
Hunt (and a spare if you have one to lend to someone who hasn’t), Mystery Object (if you have one), something
for the sales table (if you have some radio gear you wish to sell).
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
What: 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!
What: 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.
What: 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.
What: VHF Net
When: Mondays
⏰ Time: 19:30 hrs
Frequencies: 146.950 MHz, 145.600 MHz, 147.225 MHz
Net Controller: Rob Carter (ZL2IW)
What: 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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