Repeaters in South Africa - urgent action required

ICASA and the South African Radio League have commenced a process of bringing the records of repeaters, beacons and unattended radio stations, that are required by law to be licensed, up to date.

Clubs and repeater groups in South Africa are urged to update the information on the SARL web and to confirm by email to vhf@sarl.org.za that the information is correct or has been updated.

Your feedback is required by 30 November 2008.
If no confirmation or changes are received by 30 November 2008, the license will be cancelled and details will be removed from both the SARL and ICASA databases.

It also has come to the notice of the SARL that several APRS and other repeaters have been set up without being licensed.

If you or your club are at fault, please start the licensing process immediately. Operating a non licensed radio station is an offence and can result in a large fine and confiscation of the equipment.

Please take this request seriously. Your cooperation is much appreciated.

If you have any queries or concerns, please write to Nico van Tonder, ZS6AQ, with email address vhf@sarl.org.za.

The South African Radio League