Portable operating
Take radio into the outdoors with field days, portable antennas and battery-powered stations.
Amateur Radio in Thames
Connecting people, places and ideas by radio.
Friendly local radio operators, practical skills, portable operating, emergency communications and plenty of hands-on learning.
Welcome
A local club for radio operators and curious newcomers.
Thames Radio Club supports licensed amateurs, people studying for their first licence, and anyone interested in radio, electronics, antennas and communications.
Whether your interest is HF, VHF/UHF, digital modes, portable operation, emergency communications, restoration of older equipment, or simply finding out what amateur radio is all about, you’ll find a welcoming group here.
Radio has a long history — and there is still plenty to discover.
What we do
Learn, operate and experiment.
Antennas & signals
Experiment with antennas, propagation and practical station setup for local and long-distance contacts.
Skills & safety
Build confidence with operating procedure, emergency communications and responsible on-air practice.
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A practical, hands-on hobby.
Use real equipment, solve real problems and meet people across town, across New Zealand and around the world.
These photos give the site the image-led feel you liked, while keeping everything local in the upload package.
Membership
Interested in joining Thames Radio Club?
We welcome licensed operators, families and anyone interested in radio communications.
Annual membership: Licensed Member $25, Family Membership $45, Associate Member $20.
Become a member
Complete our membership application online. You can include your callsign, contact details and radio interests.
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Connect with the wider radio community.
NZART
New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters — national information, licensing support and amateur radio resources.
Visit NZARTFacebook Group
Join the Thames Radio Club Facebook group for updates, conversations and club activity.
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Get in touch.
Email: info@thamesradioclub.net
New operators, returning amateurs and visitors are welcome.
Questions about licences, equipment or meetings? Send us an email.