Net controllers needed for weekly HF nets

South Africa's Department of Communication is expanding its activity of promoting amateur radio amongst learners at schools and students at tertiary institutions.

The Department and the South African Radio League (SARL) are currently working on a Memorandum of Agreement which will set out the various levels of involvement of the SARL and opportunities for volunteer clubs and individual radio amateurs.

One of the requirements is to run a HF net on one or two weekday mornings. The objective of these nets is to provide a on-the-air opportunity for learners and students to embrace the amateur radio culture and become fully acquainted with operating procedures and conditions.

Volunteers will operate from their own stations on 40 and 20 metres. In some areas 2 metre repeaters will also be used. These nets will operate on a fixed schedule.

At this stage the SARL is compiling a list of volunteers who are prepared and able to spend a few hours a week promoting amateur radio activity.

If you would like to offer your services please send your contact details to youth@sarl.org.za. Your name, call sign, telephone details and e-mail address, if available, will be useful.

Here is an opportunity to give something back to our hobby while doing what it is all about - talking on the air.

Source: The South African Radio League