On the 12th of September 2026 we had a very successful meeting where we welcomed a new member Leslie (ZS5LW). Once the meeting was concluded we voted on our new committee members. Congratulations to Clause (ZR5CDP), Stephen (), Miyoka (ZS5V), Stanley (ZR5SEM), Daniel (ZS5DJH), Richard (ZS5RMN), Shaun (ZS5CAT), Bruce (ZS5TG), Cale (ZR5CA) and Tony (ZR5CAT) […]
Read MoreThanks to our members for doing some sanity checks on the Think Node M6 Thanks and appreciation goes to :(1) Shaun : ZS5CAT.(2) Bruce : ZS5TG(3) Cale : ZR5CA.(4) Tony : ZR5CAT.(5) Mo : ZS5MO. Please see the full report PDF below.
Read MoreA big thank you to Mohamed (ZS5MO), Tony (ZR5CAT) and Cale (ZR5CA) for installing a Meshtastic node at the residence of Mo. The Elecrow ThinkNode M6 has an integrated solar panel but is completely sealed with no access to the batteries and has a flimsy plastic bracket not suited for the harsh African climate which […]
Read MoreA big thank you to brothers Shaun(ZS5CAT) and Bruce(ZS5TG) for donating their time and expertise in installing equipment (Elecrow ThinkNode M6) on towers at the Berry Hill site in Hilton. Thank you for representing M.A.R.C in Hilton as part of the open source public Meshtastic group in KZN. Our members look forward to extending this […]
Read MoreShaun moved the DMR repeater to Groenekloof for testing. The city centre is shielded from the Windy Hill tower, and the uhf signals were not good there. First impressions are that signals in Pmb are now stronger from Groenekloof. More testing is required.
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