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Please note that some Club activities have been cancelled until further notice

Bulletins (Sundays)(145.625 West Rand repeater)

11h15 Start of call in of stations.
11h30 Main bulletin start.

Frequencies

145.625 MHz (West Rand 2m Repeater) – Coverage Map
Input: 145.025 MHz 12.5 kHz channel spacing) 88.5 Tone
Relay of Bulletin on 7.140 MHz
439.000MHz (West Rand 70 cm Repeater)[currently not working]
Input: 431.4MHz 25kHz channel spacing.
7.6MHz split – (linked to the 2 meter repeater on occasion)

The QRP Contest, the Regional FT4 DX Contest and the SARL Top Band QSO Party are hosted by the WRARC

Club Memorabilia

To order any Club memorabilia please send an email to info@zs6wr.co.za stating your requirements or use the form at the bottom of the page. Please pay via EFT into the Clubs bank account. Cash will only be accepted at the Club. Please do not deposit cash into the Bank account.

Radio Amateur Exam

Would you like to become a radio amateur? The West Rand Amateur Radio Club is offering a course to assist interested individuals, to obtain a Radio Amateur Licence enabling them to join the worldwide family of “Radio Hams“. To operate a radio transceiver, on approved bands, radio amateurs need to write an ICASA statutory exam which covers the basic theory associated with Radio and Propagation of Radio Waves, the Regulations and Operating Practice pertaining to this. The Radio Amateur’s Examinations are conducted twice annually, in May (1st Semester) and October (2nd Semester).

The West Rand Amateur Radio Club course commences on 21st June 2022 with an introduction to the hobby, and registration process for those who decide to participate. Classes will be held weekly, on Tuesday evenings commencing at 18:30, with additional classes for those requiring further assistance. On confirmation of passing the ICASA exam, candidates will receive their Call Sign, used for worldwide communication, opening a new, stimulating and rewarding chapter in their lives. For additional information and the RAE Timetable click here.

For further information, please contact the RAE Manager, Danie Schnetler – ZS6DPS, via email to danie.schnetler@gmail.com or 082 941 3888. All enquiries welcome.

Study aids and more information on the RAE exam can be obtained from the SARL website at http://www.sarl.org.za/public/licences/rae.asp