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Buildathon attracts new recruits to amateur radio
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Buildathon attracts new recruits to amateur
radio Christchurch youngsters are able to build their own
radio receiver at the AM Radio Buildathon, part of the
winter school holiday festival TV2 KidsFest. Aimed at 10-
13-year-olds, the event shows how a radio works and about
the hobby of amateur radio, enabling them to build a free
kitset of electronic parts. Coordinator David Searle
(whose radio callsign is ZL3DWS) says there has been a great
turnout to the two AM Radio Buildathon events held so far,
of both boys and girls. As well as being fun, it is also
a great entry point into technology careers, he says.
"Learning about this hobby can also lead to careers within
the thriving Canterbury electronics industry, and
participants can learn how to take the hobby further through
the Amateur Radio license exam." The final AM Buildathon
will be held on the morning of Thursday 15 July at Kendal
Primary School Hall in Bishopdale. More information at
http://sites.google.com/site/zl3buildathon/ - Ends -
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