Get registered for that rally

The recent amendments to the SA radio regulations stipulate that communications provided for rallies and other sporting events require prior registration.

Regulation B3 1c states that to practice emergency and event related communication, by providing communication for cycle, motor, marathon rallies and general community service specially of national interest, provided that the station engaged in the practice, be registered with the national body approved by the Minister in the Republic of South Africa, and be a holder of the appropriate class licence, for the frequency used.

To register a special event the following details should be submitted to the SARL two weeks prior to the event:
Name and call sign and address of the Club or individual radio amateur arranging the event; affiliation status with the SARL, or membership status in the case of an individual person coordinating the event and a list of radio amateurs participating in the event, their names, telephone numbers, call signs and membership status.

A form is available on the SARL web at www.sarl.org.za in PDF format. Print the form and fax it to 011 675 2793.
The completed form will be published on the web for information.

Courtesy of The South African Radio League

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