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ZL3 Radio Buildathon
Educating & Mentoring Tomorrows Technologists & Communicators
Christchurch City Council Media Release Read > PREVIOUS ZL3 RADIO BUILDATHONS
As part of CCC Kidsfest 2010 the 2nd in a series of three ZL3 Radio Buildathons was held in Burnside, Christchurch, July 8th, 2010.
Designed to introduce electronic construction and amateur radio to Christchurch youth, an enthusiastic group of 15 builders completed their AM Broadcast radio receivers in record time. All worked!
Builders came from as far away as Timaru and Hamilton NZ.
Nicky Wagner MP Christchurch was presented by David ZL3DWS with a copy of the wide ranging History of Amateur Radio in N Z written by Ian Dougherty.
She then spent an hour meeting the children and local radio amateurs who gave of their time to ensure each radio worked!
At total of 44 parents, children and radio amateurs joined in the fun, sponsored by the Christchurch City Council, NZART Radioscience Education Trust Inc, N Z Vintage Radio Society Christchurch and Branches 05, 56, 68 of NZART and C.A.R.D.S.
 Nicky Wagner MP Christchurch Central and the technology and communication experts of the future, at ZL3 Radio Buildathon, Christchurch July 8th, 2010.
 Terry Carrell ZL3QL, AMSAT Project Coordinator, explaining the capabilities of the NZ built Amateur Radio satellite to Nicky Wagner MP Christchurch. July 08, 2010
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VIEW VIDEO To view a professional UK video on organising a Buildathon, which includes film of a recent ZL3 Buildathon here in Christchurch CLICK HERE and select "QRP Buildathon" from drop down. The 51MB file may also be downloaded. Thanks to Steve G0FUW (UK) and Keith ZL3AHL Supported by NZART Radioscience Education Trust Inc
N Z Vintage Radio Society Christchurch
Christchurch Branches 05 :: 56 :: 68 of NZART :: C.A.R.D.S 3rd ZL3 BUILDATHON REPORT - Jan. 30th, 2010  Photo John Walker ZL3IB
62 JOINED IN THE FUN & BUILT
21 AM MK484 RADIOS & 10 ZL3 PIXIE TWINS 80M Transceivers
Saturday January 30th was a warm Christchurch summers day as 62 builders, parents and helpers assembled at Kendal School, Burnside, for the 3rd ZL3 Radio Buildathon.
Events are sponsored by the Christchurch City Council, The NZART Radioscience Education Trust Inc and NZ Vintage Radio Society, Christchurch. They are designed to encourage electronic construction by anyone of any age and spark an interest in Amateur Radio.
Two projects were built during the morning. A miniature AM broadcast receiver was successfully completed by 21 builders, mostly school age.
The second project was the ZL3 Pixie Twins transceiver. 10 units were successfully completed by licensed Radio Amateurs. These 80 metre CW QRP transceivers are a variation on the world famous Pixie 2.
Thanks to the efforts of Brent ZL3TUI and Doug ZL2BCF, an amateur radio station was set up on site so all could see and hear amateur radio in action.
Students from ten Christchurch primary, intermediate and high schools participated.
Many people contributed to the success of the day, but special thanks are extended to these Christchurch Radio Amateurs who showed builders how to solder, identify components and complete a successful project: ZL3TMB Mike, ZL3HAM Tony, ZL3RCA Ron, ZL3HB Rory, ZL3UU Malcolm, ZL3GM Owen, ZL2BCF Doug, ZL4NZ Keith, ZL3QH Keith, ZL3IB John, ZL3AI David, ZL3TNT Anne.
If you, or a youth, community or school group you know, are interested in coming along to the next ZL3 Buildathon, please contact us now.
LATEST PROJECT INFORMATION
Read more about the ZL3 MK484 AM Radio Project CLICK HERE
Read more about the ZL3 Pixie Twins Project CLICK HERE
View Photos of January 30th event CLICK HERE
PREVIOUS BUILDATHONS
2008 Buildathon Report CLICK HERE Photos CLICK HERE
2009 Buildathon Report CLICK HERE Photos CLICK HERE
HOLDING A BUILDATHON? - Getting Started Guide with DVD available
If your Amateur Radio Club or similar group,
regardless of where you are located in N Z or overseas,
are thinking of holding a Radio Buildathon event,
we may be able to help. CLICK HERE
WHAT IS A BUILDATHON? CLICK HERE
CONTACT US
David W Searle - ZL3DWS
ZL3 Buildathon Coordinator
03 358 2424
021 039 1764
P O Box 20-256
Christchurch 8543, N Z.
Supported by
 NZART Radioscience Education Trust Inc
N Z Vintage Radio Society Christchurch
Christchurch Branches 05 :: 56 :: 68 of NZART :: C.A.R.D.S |
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