Westland Amateur Radio Club (NZART Branch 49)

Westland Amateur Radio Club (NZART Branch 49): The Club Experience

The Westland Amateur Radio Club offers a range of activities for those with an interest in amateur radio. As a branch of the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters, members can take part in monthly meetings and regular on-air sessions. The club maintains repeater contacts and operates under the guidance of callsign trustee Warren Smith ZL3WPS. Opportunities include participating in the weekly net and connecting with other radio operators in the region.

Venue Details

Meetings are held at Blaketown School in Greymouth on the West Coast. The first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm provides a regular time for members to gather, with the exception of January. This central West Coast location makes it straightforward for local radio enthusiasts to attend.

• Monthly meetings on the first Wednesday at 7:30pm at Blaketown School (except January)
• Weekly net every Thursday at 8pm on 3.680MHz with fallback to 7.070MHz
• Repeater contacts available for members
• Club callsign trustee Warren Smith ZL3WPS
• Branch of the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART Branch 49)
• Located in Blaketown, Greymouth on the West Coast

Westland Amateur Radio Club (NZART Branch 49) in the Community

The club supports local participation in amateur radio through its structured meetings and nets. Members benefit from the connection to the wider NZART network while focusing on practical radio activities in the Greymouth area.