ZS5BG removed the repeater for setting changes in the previous week, and reinstalled the repeater again. The repeaters are linked through again. Unfortunately, Power was lost at the Estcourt repeater again, shortly after the link was restored about a week ago. Eskom has been informed, and said that they will restore the circuit breaker next […]
Read MoreAll ZU licenses are now null and void for holders who are 25 years or older. This is an ICASA ruling. Also, all unpaid licenses from 1 April are also cancelled, according to ICASA.
Read MoreAt the HARC meeting this week, their members voted to disconnect our loaned MARC repeater from the network for a limited time. Listening to them on air, a few reasons for this was heard, which include that some don’t want to listen to MARC’s conversations, don’t like the fact that hams world wide can connect […]
Read MoreMARC loaned HARC a vhf repeater with an Allstar module. It was installed recently, and was connected to the internet last week, enabling MARC members to participate and chat to the Durban guys as our repeaters are now linked to the loaned MARC repeater on 145.625MHz. At yesterday’s meeting it was decided to do away […]
Read MoreAndy Coetzee, ZS5CEY and Ronald Verweerdt, ZS6RVC, joined us today to reprogram our DMR repeater and radios. During the meeting, Andy presented us with an update on Brandmeister, the platform we are using now. It was a most interesting talk. It was followed by delicious lunch, supplied by the Lynwood Club kitchen. The new fee […]
Read MoreWe had a very nice year end function at Lynfield Sports Club, with sunny weather. From our chairman: “Just a big thanks to everybody that spend some time with us at our year end braai. Also a big thanks again to Sasha for her arrangements Marjoke if you talk to her. Hope everyone had a great […]
Read More19 October: From our Chairman, Koos ZS5KDK:“Our Jamboree on the air Station at 1st Howick Scouts operated by ZR5ZS, ZS5V and myself ZS5KDK. Then there were also Martin ZS5MJ and Jesse ZU5JDJ from 1st Howick Scouts. The group operated on HF, 2meters and Echolink. On HF there was a lot off qrm till about 11 […]
Read MoreThe committee held a meeting and allocated the following portfolios:Chairman Koos ZS5KDKVice Chairman Mike ZS5MLSecretary /Treasurer Mike 5BGVMarc Coordinator Marjoke ZS5VNew Members DES ZS5DDMWeb Site & Hamnet Coordinator Mike ZS5MLTraining Shaun ZS5STechnical and Repeater Maintenance Shaun ZR5SDigital Stanley ZS5SEMPRO and Events Willem ZR5ZS.
Read MoreThe AGM was held. The same committee was retained, with the addition of Willem ZR5ZS. The portfolios will be determined at the next committee meeting.Bob ZS5CU was awarded life membership. Unfortunately he was not there to accept his certificate due to cold and wet weather.A very sociable braai was enjoyed afterwards, in spite of the […]
Read MoreZS5MAB organised a station at the Air Scout weekend, based at the Wartburg Kirchdorf High School. There is a lot of interest from the scouts. From the left, Des, ZS5DDM, ZS5MAB (that’s Mike, who organised the radio side of the event), Richard ZS5RB, Charlie, ZS5DU, and one other)
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