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: General Meeting – April
When: 9th of April
⏰ Time: 19:30 hrs
Location: EOC, Wither Road Extension, Blenheim
Agenda: Presentation on DC Power Transmission by Stuart Watchman
What: General Meeting – May
When: 14th of May
⏰ Time: 19:30 hrs
Location: TBD
Agenda: Star Party (Telescopes) by Graeme McKay & Herrie ten Oever
What: HamCram 2026
When: 23th, 24th of May
Location: EOC, Wither Road Extension, Blenheim
For more information see: Hamcram
What: General Meeting – June
When: 11th of June
⏰ Time: 19:30 hrs
Location: EOC, Wither Road Extension, Blenheim
Agenda: Presentation on powering devices via usb-c by George Timmermans
What: General Meeting – July
When: 9th of July
⏰ Time: 19:30 hrs
Location: EOC, Wither Road Extension, Blenheim
Agenda: Presentation on how the internet works by Antony Winter
What: 10 Pin Bowling
When: 13th of August
⏰ Time: TBD
Location: 50 Battys Road, Redwoodtown, Blenheim 7201
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
TBD
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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