ZR-ZS upgrade is now in full swing

The ZR to ZS upgrade-process is now in full swing. There are 5 ways in which a ZR can upgrade to a ZS.

One of these is by means of a 5 word per minute Morsecode test. The necessary forms for this have been on the SARL website for some time, and SARL Administrator Vee Antal, ZR6ZEN, has already processed some of the applications and submitted the necessary paperwork to ICASA.

The form for the remaining four assessments, to be downloaded by registered assessors, is now available on the SARL website. If you are selecting one of the four other upgrade options, contact an Assessor in your area. Your local club or the SARL office can assist you to locate the Assessor nearest to you.

The other options are:

Operating Achievement.
Confirmed contacts with 100 separate stations on any combination of bands or modes. Note that the requirement of 100 separate stations means that each station can only be counted once, even if it is contacted on many bands or modes.

Electronics Construction.
The candidate must construct and demonstrate one of the following:
A working direct conversion or superheterodyne radio receiver that can receive and demodulate transmissions on any frequency allocated to the amateur service in any mode used by the amateur service.

A working crystal-controlled transmitter that can transmit modulated signals with a power of at least 1 watt on a frequency allocated to the amateur service using any modulation method used by the amateur service.

Public Service and Emergency Communications.
The candidate must provide proof that he or she has spent at least 50 hours providing communications services for one or more public service events.

Recognition of professional qualifications.
The candidate must provide proof that he or she has been awarded any of the following qualifications:
A nationally recognized tertiary degree, diploma or trade certificate in electronics or radio that would ordinarily require at least two years of study to complete; or:
A PMG1 or equivalent certificate qualifying the candidate as a marine radio officer.

All the information can be found on www.sarl.org.za

Courtesy of The South African Radio League

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