What is happening to Amateur Radio in South Africa and will ET be able to phone home ?

Image:  ET phones home correctly by using good operating procedures  (Click on image for larger view.) 

The title question can be interpreted in two ways.  No need for me to explain.  I am sure that there are many South African Radio Amateurs that love the hobby and some started in the hobby while they were still kids.  On occasion I called the hobby an obsession which is a bit over the top.  But that is how I feel about the best and most versatile hobby in the World.   

However  ......  there are a few things that needs to be rectified or looked at, that is not in line with the Amateur Radio Code of Conduct or that transgress the Radio Act and or Radio Regulations.  I on many occasions have said that I am not a "policeman" and has no authority to take any action to rectify any transgressions.  I can however voice my dissatisfaction about a few transgressions as the amateur radio hobby is / should be a self regulating hobby without the need for the authorities to intervene.  

The incidents / transgressions that I am going to mention here is really damaging the image of the hobby and I am sure that this is not what we want to observe and hear about amateur radio.  Be as it may I need to get the following off my chest:

• Blatant transgression of call signs on the air  -  Have you heard the following:  "1I good afternoon."  1I is not a call sign.  The correct use of the call sign must be "ZS1I good afternoon".  The abbreviation of a call sign is a transgression of the radio regulations.
• Another transgression is when an operator calls in as "Tobie from Put-Sonder-Water, good afternoon".  Where is the call sign and who is Tobie ..... a pirate?  Even if you know the voice and the person why does he not provide his call sign when he break into / join a conversation.  At least everybody on the air will from the on-set know who Tobie is!
• The following example in my opinion is rude and I will not even try to join the conversation.  The following happens on many bands.  Right off the bat is HF.  Two friends are chatting and a third and fourth wants to join but the two operators leave no gap for anybody to join.  They just carry on talking.  Yes I know about conditions etc. but this also happens on the VHF / UHF bands and repeaters.  This is not in line with the Amateur Radio Code of Conduct.
• Since when is a cellphone call more important than an amateur radio conversation.  Have your heard the following:   "Just stand by I have a phone call."  Half an hour later the receiver of the phone call returns and expect to chat further.   This happens many times.  Switch you phone off or do not join a conversation if you expect a call on the cellphone.  Why can you not later return the cellphone call after you ended the QSO?  I have been left in the cold on many occasions and do not "come back" when the "offender" returns.  In my opinion this is out-rite rude conduct.
• "Kerchunking ..... Kerchunking!!   Need I say anything more about kerchunking a repeater?  What is so difficult to say "ZS1I testing / monitoring the 145.775 Mhz repeater"?   On several occasions I have heard somebody responding to a Kerchunker,  friendly reminding him to provide a call sign but not providing his own call sign on the air.
• Amateur Radio has a few musicians on the air as well.  They love to play courtesy, sirens and other tones on the air.  Sir / Madam your tones are a nuisance and serve no purpose at all.  You can still use your DTMF tones by setting it up not to be heard on-air via a node etc.  Nowadays there is no need to hear any tones on the air.  There are other ways to do it correctly.
• CB slang and jargon!!  I also started off in CB many years ago when CB radio just started to become popular.  Please refrain from using CB slang or jargon in Amateur Radio.   I hear many operators in amateur radio talking the talk of CB.  If you want to use slang or jargon use your CB radio for that purpose.
• Another irritating practice is when a station is talking or busy to hand over to another station and someone makes a comment over a person or in between rounds without providing his call-sign.   Why can this person not wait until it is his / her time (over) to speak.  This practice in my eyes is causing deliberate interference on the air.  Is this a practice that was used by rogue CB operators?  

I have only mentioned a few irritating transgressions which also contravene the Amateur Radio Code of Conduct.  I am sure that you can think and add more ugly "habits" that is not mentioned in this article.

Ask any older radio amateur that has been a radio amateur for many years and he or she will be able to confirm that this is not the way to operate an amateur radio station.  Yes, some of the older operators are also at fault and I do not point finger to any generation in this regard.

If the above transgressions / ugly trends continues it will damage the image of amateur radio and also chase many away from this wonderful hobby which we cannot afford under any circumstances.  

The South African Radio League Web Site provides value information on Ethics and Operating Procedure for the Radio-Amateur made available by the IARU,  Click  HERE to view.

Good operating procedures should and must always be our first priority in amateur radio otherwise ET will not be able to phone home!  👌😢 

 

Warning to candidates that passed the RAE!!

When I decided on a name for this topic I was rather concerned about the word, warning.  I could have used advice, recommendation etc.  I however chose the word warning as I want to warn new radio amateurs about buying amateur radio equipment that is priced far more than the current trade value.  I am going to be hated by some for bringing this to the attention of new radio amateurs.  Be as it may it is time that we look after new radio amateurs and their interests.  Yes, I know sellers can ask what they want for amateur radio equipment.  It is a free market and there is no price regulation.

I would like to give new radio amateurs a few pointers on what to lookout for when buying new or second hand equipment:

1.  Do your homework very well before buying any equipment.  The mere fact that an item is in its original box does not guarantee that it is working 100%.  All looks great and new from the outside but how does it look on the inside and how does it work/perform?  If you fork out a big some of money, obtain a guarantee against defects from the seller and ask him to disclose any defects.  If he is unwilling or he indicate that he did not test the item, the red light should go on.  If you have an experienced radio amateur living in the city or town where the item is located, ask him if he would "check-out" the radio or equipment on your behalf.  If the seller does not want to schedule a practical demonstration, do not go ahead with the purchase.
2. I have experienced the following in purchasing an over priced radio and by this I mean a new radio amateur is very keen to get on the air.  No matter what he pays for the radio or equipment, he buys the radio only to find out a few months later that he paid far to much for the radio or equipment.  This he discovers when he want to re-sell the radio or equipment again soon after purchasing it.  He now finds that nobody is interested in the radio or equipment and that he has no other choice than to reduce his asking price dramatically and suffer a substantial loss.
   
3. Be very careful in buying older to old radio equipment unless you have an interest in restoring/collecting old radios and equipment.  You may find that older equipment cannot perform certain functions that you would like to have in a radio.  If I look at how the technology raced ahead of many of us, then be careful what radio/rig/equipment you buy.
4. Do not jump in and buy everything you think you need to setup a "full" shack in a short time-span.  You will find later that you jumped head over heals into the hobby and that you could have purchased better and even cheaper equipment on the long run.
5. I received good advice from an Elmer years ago.  He advised me to buy a brand new dual band handheld radio from a reputable dealer and use that for a year or two.  After getting the hang of things and gaining more experience, I can start lookout for other equipment.  Very good advice and I was able to decide which aspects of the hobby I would like to explore.  I used the handheld on many repeaters before moving onto HF.  In some cases radio amateurs might not be in reach of a repeater and this will unfortunately not work for them.
6. I learned through the years that you must never be in a hurry/over excited/to eager when buying amateur radio equipment.  Take your time.  Do not be fooled by the first come first serve slogan or any other sales gimmicks.  I hear you say but I may loose the item if I do not jump in and buy it immediately. Remember, you will always find another item at a later stage, sometimes even better priced and in perfect condition.  Remember this is a hobby and we are not competing against the Jones's.
7. Do not be shy to "hackle" about the price of amateur radio equipment or ask the seller to carry the postage and packing.  In many instances you will find that the seller is willing to come down in price or carry the postage and packing.
8. Ham- and Public flea-markets or auctions can be a great source to buy equipment if you know what to look-out for. It can also be a source for gathering "rubbish" or filling up you junk-box or garage.  No guarantee or return of equipment is clearly stipulated.  If you not technically minded then flea markets and auctions might not be for you.  I just love ham- and technology flea markets and auctions.  You also find something nice to eat and drink at some flea-markets!
   
9. Scrap Metal Dealers is also a good source to salvage amateur radio equipment, electronic equipment and even components.   Yes I have bought amateur radio equipment from a Scrap Metal Dealer on a few occasions.   I know the dealer well and he is always looking out for radio equipment for me.  He then phones me when he received electronic equipment.  I once bought a No19 First World War Transmitter from him.  As stated I know the dealer well and asked him what the reason was for people to "dump" radio equipment at his premises.  He indicated that you will find in many cases that a person died and that the children has no contact to sell the equipment locally as they might be from elsewhere.  I once also bought a fully galvanized amateur radio tower from this dealer.  Apparently nobody was interested to buy the tower from a deceased estate and the children just dumped it at the dealer.  Another regular pickup at the dealer is C42 C11's etc.  People sell these old radios as scrap metal.  And so I can go on and on.
   
10. I talked about public auctions earlier.  Twice a year I visit a large auction locally.  Here I picked up VHF/UHF  HT's, Mobile Radios etc.  Although commercial equipment it also operates on the amateur radio bands.  Other equipment bought on these auctions include old computer servers, PC's, Laptops, WiFi Equipment, Transformers etc. to many to mention them all here.  Now what must I do with all this "junk",  I call it "white gold".  Hint: I buy the equipment and then resell it again.  This dealing is not for everybody especially if you a new radio amateur with limited electronic knowledge and experience.  I then use that money to buy decent amateur radio equipment.  Sadly Covid19 has put an end to it, but who knows one of these days things might change for the better.
11. Finally:  Look for good rugged and tried and tested equipment.  I buy many Chinese products that I use in amateur radio but be careful.  Look for good quality products from Japan, USA, UK, Germany etc.  It will last you a lifetime.
    

I have many more pointers but this will make this post very large and I find that some people do not like to read long essays nowadays.

So my new fellow radio amateur be very careful out there.  Do your homework and learn the ropes before just jumping in and spend you hard earned money only to find out later you payed far to much for amateur radio equipment.  You might also find that you do not like a certain aspect of amateur radio and then you sit with all those expensive equipment only to sell it at a substantial loss.

ED. This article was published the first time on the 2 November 2021.  It is necessary to inform new radio amateurs about the contents of this article. 

Congratulations to all the candidates who passed the May 2026 RAE Examination!!

Congratulations to all the Radio Amateur Examination (RAE) candidates on passing the May 2026 RAE. They wrote the examination last Saturday (16 May 2026).  A special word of welcome to every new radio amateur and we trust that every single one that passed will be and active radio amateur for the rest of his lifetime on this planet.  We as "older" radio amateurs would like to take this opportunity to share our knowledge that we gathered throughout the years. Let's be realistic there will be experienced radio amateurs that might not share their knowledge but they are definitely far and in between. There are also a few "soar plums" around.  Please ignore them and find a friendly helpful radio amateur.  The only thing that you must do is to ask questions on the airwaves, and NOT social media as we would like others to also learn from you questions.  After all we talk about amateur radio here and NOT social media!  If you do not ask questions you will not gain the knowledge of experienced radio amateurs. Yes, there is Google, YouTube etc. but they do not always explain the "nitty gritty" and definitely not the way experience radio amateurs will personally assist you with any problems you might experience in your amateur radio career.  The worst thing you can do is to "disappear" after you wrote the RAE.  Please get into the "swing of things" (on the air) as soon as possible!!

Eighty (80) candidates wrote the examination and 66 candidates passed.  To those who did not make it ....  don't give up.  Write the RAE again!!

Finally:  Many thanks to all those who are/were involved in the RAE, PR and the recruiting process. 

What is lately happening with / on the ZS1I Hub Network in Mossel Bay - May 2026

This past week I experienced a lot of unpleasant issues behind the scenes relating to equipment and firmware used in the Shack.  Several changes had to be made to ensure hat the ZS1I Hub Network stays operational.  Here is a list of issues / gremlins:

• Severe Weather hits part of the Garden Route Area. 
• Internet and power outages.
• 12 year old Desktop Computer becomes silent key, Linux Mint to the rescue.
• Closure of several social media amateur radio groups.
• The age old problem of not leaving long enough gaps between overs.
• Interference on Amateur Radio VOIP / Repeater Networks. 
•  Node / Repeater UP and Down Time Announcements - ZS1I HUB, Mossel Bay.

The above issues could keep me busy for a whole week to try and explain each one in detail.  However I am going to keep it as short as possible.

• Severe Weather hits part of the Garden Route Area - Emergency Communications

Once again the Garden Route Area as well as other areas experienced severe weather after a prolonged drought.  Heavy rain, flooding, strong wind, high seas, infrastructure damage, uprooting of trees and 1 death were reported during the past week in the region. Apart from  2 x on the air summaries / reports of the unfolding of events associated with the severe weather, no amateur radio involvement was recorded in relation to emergency communications.  My personal opinion amateur radio emergency communications are becoming more irrelevant as many other means of high tech communications are rapidly replacing the beloved "when all else fails, there's amateur radio" slogan.   No I am not saying that there is no place for amateur radio emergency communications but the days that we played a crucial roll is long gone.  We are the 2% requirement today as 98% of emergency communications today are handled by other roll players. During the periods of power failures and Internet outages, AREDN was once again used very successfully.  The DMR Repeater was connected to the AREDN node and functioned flawlessly. (Setup described in Your DMR Repeater will not work once the Internet goes down? (Part 1) )

• Internet and Power Outages

Thankfully not all amateur radio equipment were effected during the power- and internet outages experienced in some parts of the Garden Route Area during the recent severe weather events. All ZS1I HUB equipment except Echolink worked as expected.

• 12 year old Desktop Computer becomes silent key

As the title indicates my daily working computer decided to go silent key. Well running mainly every day for the past 12 years what can one expect.  12 years is a long time for a cheap PC.  Thankfully I saw the signs of deterioration and made backups of the important data.  However I did lose some data but that is how it goes if you do not have a day to day backup system.  Who has one?  I dumped Windows and are now using the latest Linux Mint version on a once again old Dell computer. New learning curve in using some of the installed software but enjoying the new software programs and OS.

• Closure of several social media amateur radio groups 

I spoke on several occasions in the past about the "new trend" in amateur radio of using social media more that amateur radio.  Some radio amateurs spend more time on social media groups than on the amateur radio bands.  Be as it may I have decided to bite the bullet and got rid of all my social media groups recently.  I also left some of the groups that I belong to.  Heck what a change this made to my amateur radio operations and my personal life.  I should have done it 20 years ago!!  I now have more time to enjoy amateur radio. 

Some might ask why I left social media with regards to amateur radio.  Quit simple in the olden days we used the amateur radio bands to make announcements, swop project information, learn from one another etc. etc.  This kept the bands busy and knowledge and information were transferred live via on-air radio.  Well I decided to dump social media when it comes to amateur radio.  Gone are the days of using social media groups to keep radio amateurs informed.  Real radios, nodes and only this blog will be used to keep radio amateurs informed and NOT social media!  Time we use less social media  ......  rather use the airwaves / bands instead. 

• The age old problem of not leaving long enough gaps between overs

The age old problem of leaving long enough gaps is becoming a huge problem on the ZS1I HUB and stations connected to the HUB.   Without going into detail and for the reasons mentioned in the article below, the decision has been taken to disconnect stations / links that does not comply with the request to leave large enough gaps between overs.

Personally I believe that this is not in coherence with the Amateur Radio Code no matter the reason for such behavior.

A while ago I wrote the following article in this regard:  

Why do radio amateurs not leave large enough gaps ("overs") between transmissions?

Now this topic is not a moan or groan but any entity running an Amateur Radio VOIP Network knows that this bad behavior is causing fellow radio amateurs and repeater custodians to avoid  such networks as it causes interference issues which is also a transgression of the SA Radio Act, Radio Regulations and Amateur Radio Code of Conduct.

No I am not trying to play policeman here or having everything my way. I come a long way in Amateur Radio and learned from competent Elmers.  The way certain aspects are handled today makes one wander if  the current trend in the country relating to self-righteousness/arrogance is now also practiced in amateur radio. One cannot run a large network under these circumstances and will transgressing stations in the future be disconnected or even banned from connecting to a network or nodes.  This is not what I want but looks like it is the only way to solve the issue.

Let's play Amateur Radio and abide by the Rules and the Amateur Radio Code.  No exceptions!! What is good for one must also apply to others.

The principle that "what is good for one must also apply to others" is a foundational ethical concept often referred to as the Golden Rule or the ethics of reciprocity. It argues for fairness, equality, and compassion, suggesting that moral standards should be universally applied rather than self-serving.

• Interference on Amateur Radio VOIP / Repeater Networks 

Lets look at deliberate- and indeliberate interference on Amateur Radio VOIP / Repeater Networks. 

Deliberate radio interference in amateur radio (often called "intentional QRM" or jamming) is illegal, violating international and radio regulations. Perpetrators often use cheap, widely available equipment to disrupt nets or conversations. Victims should log detailed incidents, avoid engaging the jammer, and report incidents to authorities. 

Jamming: Continuous carriers, music, or white noise played over active frequencies.

Intentionally Operating Out-of-Band: Purposefully transmitting outside assigned bands to cause disruption.

"Splatter" / Mis-tuning: Intentionally over-modulating or using wide bandwidths to affect adjacent frequencies.

DMR/Digital Abuse: Keying up digital networks with high packet loss to mask communication.

How to Handle Intentional Interference

Ignore the Jammers: They seek attention and drama. Engaging them often encourages further interference.

Do Not Intervene Personally: Avoid confrontations, as this can lead to legal issues.

Document Everything: Maintain a detailed log of dates, times, frequencies, and the nature of the interference.

Use Technology: Use tools like KiwiSDR or the KrakenSDR to triangulate the source.

Reporting and Legal Consequences

Reporting: In SA, contact the SARL or ICASA. 

Penalties: Intentional interference can lead to severe consequences, including massive fines, seizure of equipment, and prison sentences.

Police Involvement: If the interference includes threats or abuse, contact law enforcement. While frustrating, persistent, calm operation and proper reporting to authorities are the most effective ways to address deliberate interference.

Indeliberate radio interference, often termed Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) or QRM in amateur radio, occurs when unintentional signals degrade, obstruct, or interrupt licensed radio communications. Unlike intentional interference, this is caused by faulty equipment, poor shielding, or harmonic emissions.

Common Sources of Indeliberate Interference

Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS): Laptops, LED lights, "wall warts," and battery chargers frequently create noise.

Power Line Noise: Aging power infrastructure can radiate broadband signals.

Consumer Electronics: Plasma TVs, solar panel inverters, and touch-lamp dimmers.VDSL/Internet 

Modems: High-speed internet lines often create interference on HF bands.

Corroded Connections: Rust on antennas or guy wires can act as non-linear mixers, creating "rusty bolt" noise.

Above a short overview of deliberate and indeliberate interference in amateur radio.  

A word of advice:  If you have the "Kerchunk Sickness" then at least announce your call-sign and say "Testing / Access / Monitor the ZS1I AllStar HUB" but please stop hiding behind the microphone by kerchunking the network. If you have the Amateur Radio Code at heart then this is how it should be done.

From time to time we experience deliberate and indeliberate interference on the network. DO NOT "spill your guts" on the air with regard to the interference.  First of all it will not stop the perpetrator or interference and secondly this is not the way to solve the issue.  Rather implement the measures mentioned above than wasting you time and making a fool of yourself in scolding the perpetrator on the air.  Tracing and locating such interference is not difficult and will be undertaken in future. 

• Node / Repeater UP and Down Time Announcements - ZS1I HUB, Mossel Bay

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

 

Enough for now until next time when we will again be talking about " What is lately happening with / on the ZS1I Hub Network in Mossel Bay". 

Feedback on the 2026 SARL National Convention / Terugvoer oor die SARL 2026 Nasional Konvensie : 2 - 3 May/Mei 2026

 Image / Foto:  The / Die Willows

 

Feedback from the 2026 SARL National Convention, including the SARL 100 Book available HERE (PDF).

 Terugvoer van die 2026 SARL Nasionale Konvensie, insluitend die SARL 100 Boek beskikbaar HIER (PDF).

Rulhof ZS4RM, Jong Radio Amateur van Bloemfontein weer vereer vir sy bydrae tot Amateur Radio

Rulhof van der Merwe ZS4RM het weereens gewys dat hy nie gras onder sy voete laat groei wanneer dit by die Amateur Radio stokperdjie kom nie.  Die Blog het al verskeie kere artikels geskryf oor hierdie jong dinamiese radio amateur. As gekyk word na die lesersgetalle dan is dit duidelik dat die artikels tot groot belanstelling onder die publiek gelei het.  Indien u die artikels nog nie gelees het nie kan u gerus op die onderstaande skakels klik om meer uit te vind oor die jong man: 

(1) Bloemfonteinse jong aktiewe radio amateur skud die Rosestad behoorlik wakker! (887)

(2) Jong Radio Amateur van Bloemfontein ontvang toekennings tydens die afgelope SARL Nasionale Konvensie (298)

(3) Vyftienjarige Radio Amateur ryg die pryse in - Volksblad (77)

(4)  Jong Bloemfonteinse radio amateur bevorder Amateur Radio Kommunikasie in sy Gemeenskap, Suid Afrika asook die Buiteland. (418)

(5)  Rulhof ZS4RM - AllStar Portable / Mobile Node Project (243)

(6)Tiener (15) van Bloemfontein ry die radiogolf  -  Karen van der Berg  OVM NUUS (Nie Beskikbaar)

Rulhof van der Merwe het in Mei 2022 toe hy 13 jaar oud was die Amateur Radio Eksamen (RAE) suksesvol afgele en die roepsien ZU4R  verwerf.  Hy het 'n uitdaging aanvaar om sy ZS roepsein  te bekom en 'n jaar later in Mei 2023 op die ouderdom van 14 jaar het hy sy ZS roepsein vewerf nadat hy die eksamen suksesvol geslaag het.  Die roepsein ZS4RM is aan hom toegeken twee dae  voor sy 15 de verjaardag.

Foto:  Die Willows

Die 2026 SARL (Suid-Afrikaanse Radioliga) Nasionale Konvensie en Jaarlikse Algemene Vergadering (AGM) het van 1–3 Mei 2026 by The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) plaasgevind.  Die suksesvolle byeenkoms is aangebied deur die Port Elizabeth Amateur Radio Society (PEARS ZS2PE).

Rulhof is nie iemand wat kan stilsit nie. Die daarstelling van 'n uiters suksesvolle amateur radio netwerk in die Suid Kaap wat gebruik maak van VOIP en RF Radio Send / Ontvangers (herhalers) om plaaslik asook wereldwyd  te  kan kommunikeer met 'n klein twee rigting radio het Rulhof se belangstelling onmiddelik geprikkel. Hy het aangedui dat hy ook 'n Echolink Netwerk wil oprig in Bloemfontein  sodat plaaslike radio amateurs die stelsel kan gebruik om ook wereldwyd te kan kommunikeer.  'n Verdere beweegrede was dat hy graag meer aktiwiteite daar wou stel in Bloemfontein wat sou behels die uitsaai van nuusbulletins, amateur radio gesprekke en uitsaai van velerlei gebeurtenisse vanuit ander dele van die land asook wereldwyd. 

Nou ja ons ken Rulhof as 'n jong man met dryfkrag en het hy besluit om 'n Mobiele AllStar Node te bou en die besluit en ander prestasies sou weereens lei tot 'n besonderse toekenning vanaf die Suid Afrikaanse Radio Liga.  Besonderhede oor die projek is beskikbaar in die bostaande skakels onder (5) Rulhof ZS4RM - Allstar Portable / Mobile Node Project.

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Rulhof ZS4RM is tydens die afgelope konvensie vereer met die "SARL Young Amateur Excellence Award".  Die toekenning is vir sy aktiewe bevordering van die stokperdjie, hetsy by die skool, tydens vakansies, by die Voortrekkers en die opstel van 'n AllStar Draagbare / Mobiele Node met Echolink in Bloemfontein.

Die neergelegde vereistes vir die toekenning is soos volg:

SARL Jong Amateur Uitnemendheids Toekenning

Hierdie toekenning sal fokus op die erkenning van jeug prestasies in amateur radio. Tans is daar geen toekenning vir die jeug nie en hierdie toekenning sal die behoefte aanspreek om die prestasies van ons jonger geslag te erken.

Daar is drie kategorieë vir die erkenning van prestasies soos volg:

• Genomineerdes moet aktiewe deelname en toewyding binne 'n klub, groep of erkende organisasie getoon het in die ontwikkeling en groei van die amateur radio diens ter ondersteuning van hul mede-amateurs,
• Hul toewyding aan amateur radio gedemonstreer het deur persoonlike prestasies en bedryfsprestasies,
• Die ontwikkeling van 'n beduidende projek (hardeware of sagteware) vir gebruik in amateurradio.

Genomineerdes moet gelisensieerde radio amateurs wees en jonger as 25 jaar oud wees.

Vorige Ontvangers van die SARL Jong Amateur Uitnemendheidstoekenning:

2019 Glen Bailey ZR6G
Alastair Skudder ZS6RAS
Cameron Eales ZS6CYE
2020 Joshua Stone ZS1BOI
2021 nie toegeken nie
2022 Bryce McLean ZS1BWM
Kiara McLean ZS1ISS
2023 nie toegeken nie
2024 Rulhof van der Merwe ZS4RM
2025 Elri du Rand ZU6EDR

Die toekenning is Saterdag tydens die 2026 SARL (Suid-Afrikaanse Radio Liga) Nasionale Konvensie en Jaarlikse Algemene Vergadering oorhandig aan Rulhof ZS4RM deur Nico van Rensburg ZS6QL  President - Suid Afrikaanse Radio Liga.

Baie geluk aan Rulhof van der Merwe ZS1RM met die besonderse prestasie!

Oor die SARL:

Die Suid Afrikaanse Radio Liga (SARL), voorheen bekend as die South African Radio Relay Liga (SARRL), is 'n nie-winsgewende organisasie wat die belange van amateur radio-entoesiaste in Suid-Afrika verteenwoordig. Die SARL verteenwoordig sy lede en alle gelisensieerde amateur radio operateurs in Suid-Afrika en is die nasionale verteenwoordiger van amateur radio wat by tye skakel met die Suid-Afrikaanse Regering.

Dit sluit die bevordering van deregulering en vereenvoudiging van die amateur radio diens, en uitbreiding van die aantal amateurradio operateurs in Suider-Afrika in. Die SARL propageer en bevorder die rol van amateur radio in die samelewing, en bevorder die gebruik van amateur radio in skole as 'n toegangspunt tot die velde van wetenskap en tegnologie. Die SARL is die nasionale lid vereniging wat Suid-Afrika in die Internasionale Amateur Radio-Unie verteenwoordig en is 'n wereld lid van die IARU-Streek 1.

Die doel van die SARL is om alle aktiwiteite wat verband hou met amateur radio, draadlose kommunikasie, rekenaar wetenskap en radio wetenskap in die algemeen aan te moedig, te ontwikkel en te bevorder. Die rol van die SARL is om amateur radio frekwensie toekennings te beskerm, om internasionale welwillendheid en begrip te bevorder. Die SARL bevorder ook erkenning vir amateur radio in alle sfere van die samelewing in Suid-Afrika.

Die Suid Afrikaanse Radio Liga het sy 100 ste bestaansjaar in 2025 gevier.

Webtuiste van die SARL:  https://mysarl.org.za/

 

Amateur Radio - Jou toegangspoort tot 'n loopbaan in ingenieurswese en wetenskap!  

Fotos van die 2026 SARL (Suid-Afrikaanse Radioliga) Nasionale Konvensie en Jaarlikse Algemene Vergadering wat plaasgevind het by The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha).  Klik op die fotos om te vergroot.

 

Videos van die Byeenkoms:

2025/26 - South African Radio League - the National Body for Amateur Radio in South Africa - Annual Report

Herewith the 2025 / 2026 South African Radio League Annual Report available HERE

Greetings,

 

Dennis Green, ZS2B

SARL Secretary / Sekretaris

 

E-mail: secretary@sarl.org.za

Web: https://mysarl.org.za/