CTARC Request for Assistance - 24 May '18

There is an urgent request for assistance from Klaus / ZS1QO for fellow radio hams and club members to help him finish dismantling his radio station in Rugby in Cape Town. Klaus and his family are set to depart the QTH quite soon, and his state of health prevents him from doing this big job on his own. While his masts are now dismantled and antennas are down, there is still work to be done.

He also still has quite a large selection of amateur radio rigs, antennas and accessories for sale too. Here is an extracted list of items that appeared recently in the Highway Amateur Radio Club swops page:

Update offer to sale:

• Military Handset, new, for B25 and similar MIL Radios complete with MIL-Plug,

• Synthesized Digital Generator FARNELL DSG-1 0,0001 Hz to 99,99 kHz - very rare, among else used for CTCSS calibration-, 

• Audio Signal Generator HP204C, 

• Calculating Frequency Counter 0.1 Hz to 2.5 GHz, made in Germany by AUERSBERG, 

• Oscilloscope Siglent SDS 1102CML dual-beam storage 100 MHz, 

• D-Link Wireless N150 ADSL2plus Modem Router, 

• Tono 5000E CW / RTTY / AMTOR Encoder/Decoder including keyboard, 

• 12-Pin power cables for Yaesu FT-101 Series and Kenwood, 

• VHF Mobile Antennas with magnetic base,

• Good Quality Coax Cable RG58 - 50m Reel, 

• DC twin-core power cable red/black, 

• Special Radio Power Plugs, 

• Military Plugs - many different types, 

• Commercial Radio Direction Finder 100 MHz to 180 MHz, 

• SWR Meter 1.8 MHz to 570 MHz, ranges 5W 20W 200W, 

• HF Transceiver ICOM IC-751A (including non-volatile EPROM). 

• Transformer Power Supply 220 V / 13.8 V 30 A cont. 32 A peak, 

• Transformer Power Supply 220 V / 13.6 V 3.5 A, 

• Automatic Antenna Tuner Daiwa CN2002 with cross needle meter,
  Range 20 W / 200 W / 2000 W PEP, 12 V operated, 

• Portable 2m Transceiver TR-2300 with built-in CTCSS board and ext. Amplifier VB-2300, 

• 4 x High Quality German Loudspeakers - 4 Ohms 25W, 

• Kenwood Hand Microphone MC35S 50 kiloOhm with 4-pin connector, 

• Other dynamic microphones with 4-pin and 8-pin connectors, 

• VHF 2m Mobile Antennas with magnetic base, 

• Big box of coax plugs and sockets - PL259, N-Type, Barrels, BNC, adapters PL/BNC, N/PL, N/BNC, PL/SMA and more.
  

PLEASE VISIT ME OR CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SEND E_MAIL FOR DETAILS.

Kind regards
Klaus ZS1QO

Klaus requests you contact him by direct mobile phone call, please NOT by WhatsUp nor by SMS. You can do so on: [ zero 8  three = 6 too six = six  9  six  4 ].
He may also be e-mailed at comlab at global dot co dot za

CTARC Forthcoming Sale of Amateur Radio Equipment - 5 May '18

We have been informed by Klaus /ZS1QO that he and family are relocating offshore and consequently is to hold a sale of all his radio gear at his QTH in Cape Town's north-western suburbs.

The sale takes place on Saturday 5 May, starting at 10h00 and all radio hams and interested parties are welcome to attend. Everything must go!

Those who know Klaus will know his high standards in acquiring radio gear of high quality, so this will be an event not to miss.

All gear to be purchased must be inspected on the premises and removed once paid for.
No items can be sent via post or courier.

The list of equipment on sale is extensive, and includes

• HF an VHF Rigs
• Linear amplifiers
• Test meters and equipment
• Components
• Coax cables
• Antenna wire
• Connectors
• Antennas
• Masts
• Hardware

More specifically, the quality items for sale include...

• Transistor Linear Amplifier Trans World Electronics TWE500A
  500W CW / 800W PEP in mint condition, for230 Vac,
  b/I Amp Meter 50A R 8500.00
   
• Automatic Antenna Tuner Daiwa CNA2002
  2KW PeP R 4600.00
   
• Transceiver Icom IC-751A with non-volatile RAM
  100% operational R 4500.00

• 4-Step Coax Antenna Switch 1KW PEP  R 600.00
   
• Receiver HF All Mode: Hagenuk RX1001M b/I pre-selector
  One of the best receivers ever built  R 5000.00

All parts can be seen and tested at his place by appointment. There is an updated list [here].

Klaus requests you contact him, during reasonable hours, by direct mobile phone call, NOT by WhatsUp nor by SMS. You can do so on: [ zero 8  three = 6 too six = six  9  six  4 ].

He may also be e-mailed at comlab at global dot co dot za

CTARC Report-Back on Meeting of 25 Feb '17

On Saturday 25 Feb 2017, Jan / ZS1VDV gave the club a most interesting talk and Powerpoint presentation on the Western Cape Repeater Working Group's activities.

Using the Hawequa Repeater as an example, Jan took us through the environmental issues that affect the repeaters proper operation. Sited as they are on exposed positions high up on mountain tops, the actual buildings require periodic maintenance, in addition to the maintenance of electronics inside. Wind load on exposed antennas - sometimes as high as six tons! - takes its toll on even sturdy steel structures over time.

Jan also showed us the insides of the repeater buildings and the actual repeaters themselves, which also require maintenance, repair and (eventually) replacement. He brought along an example of a repeater unit for us to see, too.

He also gave some insights into the future plans of the WCRWG, which include implementation of new technologies in the digital domain.

In essence, Jan provided us with a clear understanding of just why there is a constant request for funds by  the WCRWG - regular custodianship of equipment by this dedicated group of individuals (who often give freely of their personal time to keep the system afloat) does come at a cost. Furthermore, in April  the repeater licenses are due and the 5-year option (cheaper in the long run) is a significant sum.

After Jan had finished his talk, Klaus / ZS1QO briefly presented some of the latest Yaesu mobile rigs which he is taking orders for.

That was another great CTARC monthly meeting. The next meeting is the mega-fleamarket outside the club house on Saturday 4 March 2017. See you there!

Jan / ZS1VDV introduces himself

Cable ducts outside the repeater building

Jan shows the repeaters in situ

Our chairman, Rob / ZS1SA, thanks Jan for his presentation

Klaus / ZS1QO presents s latest line of Yaesu rigs

Jan brought an opened repeater for all to see the components thereof

Various questions were asked and answered after the talk

The usual post-meeting rag-chew and eyeball QSOs.
Left to right: Hans / ZS1HA, Noel / ZS1FW, Skippy,
Danny / ZS1BL and Barry / ZS1FJ

CTARC Report-Back on January Meeting - 23 Jan '16

The Cape Town Amateur Radio Centre held it's monthly meeting at 14h00 on Saturday, January 23 2016 at the clubhouse.

At the meeting, Klaus / ZS1QO gave an interesting talk on various ham radio-related subjects including antenna hardware and the latest tuner from MFJ. The clubhouse was packed to capacity and the talk well  received.

John / ZS1AGH and Elsabe were there, selling CTARC regalia. You too can have your personalised embroidered  CTARC cap and / or T-shirt or golf shirt, all for very reasonable prices. John and Elsabe will be taking orders for these at subsequent CTARC meetings.

All members have been asked to check their information on the Members List that is pinned on the notice board re contact details and birthday dates, and to change and update their information if necessary: This is the new birthday list the CTARC Bulletin Readers will use. This information will also appear in Ragchew on each membeers' appropriate birthday month.

We look forward to the following meeting, which will be held on Saturday 27 February 2016 at 14h00 at the usual venue.

Klaus / ZS1QO in action!
Photo by kind courtesy of Rob / ZS1SA