Innovation in Amateur Radio

Radio amateurs and technologists are invited to submit projects that will invigorate amateur radio - whether it is software development, amateur radio and the Internet, the development of compact HF antennas for flat- or complex dwellers, or innovation in Emergency Communication.

'Innovation in Amateur Radio' is an 18-month project by the South African Amateur Radio Development Trust (SAARDT) aimed at promoting innovation in Amateur Radio.

"While Amateur Radio is one of the oldest, and still the most rewarding of all scientific hobbies, there comes a time when one has to look at innovation, fresh ideas and new technologies to keep activities relevant and exciting."

This is the view of Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP, a technologist and a member of the Board of Trustees of SAARDT. Hannes was one of the principal architects of the Amateur Radio payload on SumbandilaSat, which is attracting wide interest amongst radio amateurs world-wide.

Visit www.amateurradio.org.za to find out how you can win an Icom IC7200.