‘Base to Hams: Field Day this Weekend . . . Over’:

Ham radio enthusiasts in Gisborne will take part in a nationwide test of emergency field and emergency radio operations in simulated “adverse” conditions this weekend. The national emergency radio operations event was named in honour of Gisborne radio operator Jock White. It is held every year in the last weekend in February. “The Jock White field day was named after Jock (call sign ZL2GX) to recognise more than 40 years of his involvement with the NZART (NZ Association of Radio Transmitters) contest and awards,” said Gisborne spokesman Phill Dodds. “The field day tests organisation, radio operation, co-operation and helps to form an effective team of radio operators around the district and country. The teams can be as competitive or as social as they like. “In our case the Gisborne Branch of NZART operates at the social end of the spectrum but there is always work for all — spouses/partners, visitors and prospective members.” NZART AREC (Amateur Radio Emergency Communications) is the public service arm of NZART.

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