This site will help you explore the fascinating hobby of amateur radio, often referred to as “ham radio.”
It is also the online home of amateur radio station ZL1NZ in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand).
ZL1NZ is a little different from most ham stations, in that it features classic equipment from the 1940s to the early 1980s. That means lots of valves (“tubes”), big toggle switches and analogue meters.
As well, this station is virtually 100% radiotelegraphy, i.e. Morse Code. Although you’ll see a few microphones in the photos, voice operation is extremely rare, perhaps only a few minutes a year.
If you would like to know more about my station, or about how you can get involved in ham radio, please feel free to contact me.
73 (“Best Regards” in Morse Code)
Neil ZL1NZ
PS: If you’re interested in maritime radio, please visit these websites I operate:
- maritimeradio.org – the history of New Zealand coast radio stations
- musickpointradio.org – an historic coast station in Auckland
Free newsletter for CW operators
NZ Net News is the official fortnightly newsletter of the New Zealand Net and contains many items of interest to other CW (Morse Code) operators.
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New Zealand Morse Key Directory
This site also hosts the NZ Morse Key Directory, which lists and describes all Morse keys (straight keys, bugs and paddles) known to have been commercially manufactured in New Zealand.
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