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Apr 22
Jack Twine Merit Award
To recognize qualities such as unselfishness, clean operating and a genuine interest in Amateur Radio and its affairs. This prestigious Award will be made to SARL members who, in the opinion of their fellow amateurs and the League’s Council, exemplify the qualities desirable in a Radio Amateur. Congratulations to the following persons Francois Jacobs ZS6COI …
Apr 22
The Annual SAATI Technology Award
The South African Telecommunication Institute has tasked the SARL to present an annual award on its behalf. The purpose of the award is to stimulate development of and activity on Amateur Radio bands in South Africa by rewarding radio amateurs who have contributed materially to this goal. New and lesser known modes of operation are …
Apr 22
Willy Wilson Gold Badge
Dec 18
Progress of station at club
Nov 21
Raffle Update
Raffle update The draw for the 80th birthday raffle has been set and will take place at our first flea market on Saturday the 3rd of February 2018. As of 20 November, (excluding one book that we need to verify how many tickets have been sold) we have sold in excess of 70% …
Nov 07
Breaker, breaker: CB radios, the Facebook of the 1970s, back in fashion
Photo: CB radios attracted a following from fans of Burt Reynolds and Smokey and the Bandit in the 1970s. (Flickr) Map: Lismore 2480 Citizen Band (CB) radios, made fashionable in the 1970s by movies like Breaker Breaker and Smokey and the Bandit, are experiencing a resurgence in popularity thanks to nostalgic baby boomers. The owner …
Oct 27
BACAR-5
BACAR-5 Feedback 21 October 2017 BACAR-5 was again held at the Trichardt Model Flyers airfield, outside of Secunda this past Saturday 21 October. The day started slow and easy, with many feet gathering from about 7 in the morning to start …
Oct 16