Amateur radio needs your support

There are two ways in which you can support Amateur Radio and its future. Firstly by being a member of the South African Radio League and secondly by supporting the South African Amateur Radio Development Trust's fundraising appeal for South Africa's membership of the International Amateur Radio Union.

The question of membership has been debated many times and the question "what do I get from my membership?" is often asked. The answer is quite simple: the protection and future assurance of Amateur Radio. All the other benefits are additional bonuses. For the SARL to have a strong voice, it needs to represent as many as possible, if not all, Radio Amateurs. The importance of strong representation in a national society was proved again this week when the American Regulator, the FCC, gave the ARRL assurances regarding interference by Power Line Communication.

If you are a member already, thank you for your support.
If you are not a member yet, please join now. Call the SARL Office on Monday at 011 675 2393 or join online by visiting www.sarl.org.za.

The second way to support Amateur Radio is to donate to the IARU fund. The SA Amateur Radio Development Trust is raising funds for the SARL membership dues. The amount to be collected is R12 000. The fund currently stands at just over R3000.

You can make your contribution by electronic transfer.
The account number is 560 142 722 ABSA Menlyn, branch code 335-645. You may also send a cheque to SA Amateur Radio Development Trust, P O Box 90438, Garsfontein 0042.
If transferring electronically, please send your name and address details by email to saardt@intekom.co.za or by fax to 012 991 5651. Your support will be much appreciated.

Last year the full amount was raised and enabled the SARL to rejoin this important organisation. Time is running out to renew, please contribute now.

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