CTARC Report-Back on Antenna Work Party - 26 Jan '19

On Saturday, 26 January 2019, the first meeting of the year for the Cape Town Amateur Radio Centre started earlier than normal. At 11h00, we assembled at the clubhouse to tackle the next phase of our main antenna refurbishment. Under a cloudless sky with a mild south-easter blowing, the coaxial mast was cranked down and then folded over on its main hinge to rest on a conveniently positioned ladder. The next stage was to replace the main feedlines with fresh RG-8X coax cable, generously donated to the club by Barry ZS1FJ. Thanks to ZS1BL, ZS1BOK, ZS1EQ, ZS1FJ, ZS1FW, ZS1PGC ZS1S, ZS1TK, ZS1ZD, ZS1ZKZ and others who attended the work party.

There was a minor set-back when the stainless steel cable snapped while being winched [fortunately with the mast still lying horizontal!], but we still had the old steel cable that was now redeployed as a temporary measure. The mast was winched back into vertical position just as the other club members arrived for the main meeting.

The purpose of the work party was to replace the main feedline to the antennas with some RG-8X coax [kindly donated by Barry ZS1FJ] , and to do some work on the baluns and attachments for the new 40m beam that was recently mounted on the tower. This was achieved in time for our main meeting which followed on at 14h20.

Thanks to all those who attended and assisted with the Work Party!

CTARC Antenna Work Party - 26 Jan '19

Hello Everyone

On Saturday, 26 January 2019, before the Monthly meeting, the club is going to have a work party to replace the two co-axial cables on our tower.

The Committee asks if members are able to help, please come to the clubhouse about 11h00 .

With appreciation,

Rob ZS1SA
CTARC Chairman

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This event has now taken place

The report-back and photos are [here].

CTARC Forthcoming January Meeting - 26 Jan '19

 The CTARC will hold the first monthly meeting of this new year on Saturday 26 January 2019 at 14h00 at the usual clubhouse venue in Rondebosch.

The topic will be a "show-and-tell" format, where you can bring along one or more of your homebrew constructed projects [complete or not] to show off at the meeting. These sessions have always been very interesting and all can learn from and be inspired by the home contruction efforts of fellow radio hams.

Your project could be anything related to ham radio, as simple as a crystal set or as complex as a spectrum analyser.
 
Don't be shy! We would all really like to see what projects you have been busy with.

Do please arrive early to ensure your seat.

Don't forget the usual bring-'n-buy Swop Shop of amateur radio gear that takes place after the meeting. A gentle reminder to kindly remove all your non-sold items from the clubhouse after the meeting as storage space is limited.

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This event has now taken place.

The report-back on the CTARC January 2019 meeting is [here].

Photos of the meeting are [here].

CTARC Committee Meeting - 21 Jan '19

CTARC Committee members are reminded of the forthcoming meeting at 19h00 on Monday 21 January 2019 at the clubhouse.

(If you can't be there, please remember to send in your reports and apologies to Rob or Anne.).

CTARC - 2 Jan '18