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RIP Brian Lourens (ZS5BCB)

The members of the M.A.R.C club were saddened to hear about the passing of Brian (ZS5BCB) Brian loved radios from a young age and was involved with radio repeaters and radio tower systems throughout his life. He was a police reservist and was heavily involved with the community of Howick’s CPS group. Brian helped them […]

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Condolences, RIP, Silent Key, ZS5BCB
July 27, 2024August 6, 2024 by Marc_admin
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RIP Hans Kapitjin

Very bad news. Hans Kapitjin has gone silent key. I was informed by Dennis Green a few minutes ago. RIP HANS Koos ZS5KDK MARC repeaters will be linked to ZS6WDL who will link to ZS6JPL where you can listen and take part in the special bulletin for the late Hans Kapitjin ZS6KR. Koos ZS5KDK

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Condolences, RIP, Silent Key
August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 by Marc_admin
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RIP ZS5DDM, Des Mullen

ZS5DDM, Des Mullen, became a silent key in Northdale Hospital after a heart attack.  Condolences to Gwen and family.  A memorial service was held on 24 November at Rural Metro, where they rang the fireman’s bell 8 times to mark his final shift.

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Silent Key
November 22, 2017August 9, 2023 by Marc_admin
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RIP Craig Smith, ZS5AV

Craig Smith, ZS5AV, was brutally murdered on his farm in Mid-Illovo.  RIP.

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Silent Key
September 15, 2017August 9, 2023 by Marc_admin

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