- Licensing Requirements: In South Africa, transmitting equipment can generally only be sold to or bought by ICASA-licensed radio amateurs.
- Commercial Restrictions: This swop shop prohibit commercial advertising unless explicitly designated for trading radio amateurs, who must abide by 5 postings a week.
- Radio Regulations: Amateur stations are regulated by the government. Any equipment transfers or modifications must still ensure the final setup complies with your specific license class limits.
- Buyer's Risk: Once a sale is concluded, the buyer accepts all risks regarding the physical and operational condition of the radio or equipment.
- Seller Protection: It legally shields the seller from post-sale claims about latent (hidden) defects they were genuinely unaware of.
- Exceptions to the Rule: Voetstoots does not protect a seller who deliberately conceals a known defect (e.g., a blown final amplifier or damaged logic board) or makes fraudulent misrepresentations to get the sale through.
- No Advance Payments: Never send cash via EFT or ship equipment ahead of time to unknown or unverified users.
- Scam Protection: Cross-check the buyer or seller via the official South African Radio League (SARL) user database to ensure they are a real, licensed operator.
FOR SALE:
Item #1:
1 x DIY Echolink / HF Radio USB Soundcard Interface. R750.00 (shipping for buyers account)
This USB soundcard interface can be used as an Echolink Interface between a RF Radio and Computer or it can be used to work HF Digital Modes connecting it between an HF Radio and Computer. Currently it is wired as an Echolink Simplex Radio Interface running as a simplex link from either a VHF/UHF Motorola mobile radio (GM300, M100, GM350 etc.)
What is included:
1 x USB Soundcard Interface encased in an aluminum cabinet
1 x GM300 Motorola Radio connecting cable. Please note you will have to make up your own radio cable for the type of radio that you will be using if it is not a Motorola Radio. Kenwood, Icom and Yaesu radio use different cables and pin outlay differs. Not difficult to make up your own cable but you need to ensure that you connect it to the correct pins.
2 x 3.5 mm Stereo Cables (Plug into the side of the soundcard interface and then into PC Soundcard or USB PC Soundcard.)
Not included:
Plug for external extension speaker (Audio Out)(Goes to the back of the radio)
The plug can be purchased from any electronic shop.
Note: This is a universal straight forward USB Soundcard Interface that will work with most radios if wired correctly. I have build many of these interfaces in the past that is still working today.
More images and videos by clicking HERE.
Item #2
1 x DIY HF or VHF/UHF Radio USB Soundcard Interface. R650.00 (shipping for buyers account)
This VOX operated USB soundcard interface is used between a HF Radio and Computer and can be used to work HF Digital Modes. Currently it is wired as a Sound Card Interface running from VHF/UHF Motorola mobile radio (GM300, M100, GM350 etc.) for digital modes operation.
What is included:
1 x USB Soundcard Interface encased in an aluminum cabinet
1 x GM300 Motorola Radio connecting cable
Not included:
Plug for external extension speaker (Audio Out)(Goes to the back of the radio)
USB cable for connecting from the interface to the USB of the PC. Both can be purchased from any electronic shop.
Note: This is a universal straight forward USB VOX Soundcard Interface that will work with most radios if wired correctly.
More information and images and video available HERE
Item #3
1 x DIY Baofeng VHF/UHF Radio USB Soundcard Interface. R550.00 (shipping for buyers account)
This relay operated USB soundcard interface is used between a Baofeng HT Radio and Computer and can be used to work Echolink + Digital Modes. Currently it is wired as a Sound Card Interface running from a Baofeng HT radio for digital modes operation.
What is included:
1 x DIY Baofeng USB Soundcard Interface encased in an aluminum cabinet
Cable to Baofeng HT Radio and USB Soundcard dongle.
Not included:
USB Soundcard Interface dongle.
USB cable for connecting from the interface to the USB of the PC. Both can be purchased from any electronic shop.
Note: This is a universal straight forward USB Relay Soundcard Interface that will work with most Baofeng radios if wired correctly.
More information and images and video available HERE and HERE
