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. Based on recent- and observation reports, the current and upcoming amateur radio repeater and node status reports will be listed below.
Local Mossel Bay Nodes and Repeaters:
Updated: 26 May 2026 - 08h10 SAST
1. ZS1I AllStar Hub - Operational
2. ZS1I DMR Bridge TG 65522 - Operational
3. ZS1I-R Echolink - Operational
4. ZS1I 145.550 Mhz Simplex Link - Operational
5. ZS1I MMDVM (DMR) Repeater - Operational
6. 40m ZS1I WSPR Beacon - Operational
7. ZS1I-L Echolink connected to ZS1I-R Echolink - Operational when needed
Local Southern Cape Nodes and Repeaters
Only non operational Southern Cape Node and Repeater information will be listed here if available.
None
National / Regional Servers:
BM_6551_South_Africa Server - Operational
Up- or Down Time History:
17 May 2026 - Server down - 17/5/2026 07h00 - 18h00
World Wide Nodes & Repeaters:
WB2JPQ East Coast AllStar Hub USA - Operational
General Note:
If a repeater, node or server is silent, it is often due to an Internet outage or power failure. Always monitor the ZS1I Hub for specific announcements. I will list the outage on this page and then make an on the air announcement via the ZS1I Hub and on 145.550 Mhz Simplex in the Mossel Bay area. Gone are the days of using social media groups. 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!
