As of the 1 May 2026, several significant updates and changes are impacting amateur radio node and repeater operations in the Southern Cape, particularly regarding nodes, repeaters and new digital voice incorporation into the ZS1I HUB.
If a repeater or node is silent, it is often due to an Internet outage or power failure. Always monitor the ZS1I Hub 145.550 Mhz Simplex and ZS1I Amateur Radio Projects / Activities Blog for specific announcements. Visit the link page below for more information in this regard. Gone are the days of using social media groups to keep interested radio amateurs informed. Real radios, nodes and this blog will be used to keep radio amateurs informed and NOT social media! Time we use less social media ...... rather use the airwaves instead.
Link: Node / Repeater Announcements - ZS1I HUB, Mossel Bay
Image: Example - Up and Down Time Announcements.
