40-metre beacon programme to feature at RTA

The SARL-HMO 40-metre beacon programme is soon to end its pilot status and will be ready to be rolled out.

Some serious technical challenges had to be overcome which required prolonged testing of all 30 units.

A paper discussing these challenges and their solutions will be discussed at the RTA in Gauteng on 13 September.

All 30 beacons will be on display showing how their timing sequence works. The paper will be presented by Lindsay Magnus of the Hermanus Magnetic Observatory.

The RTA is being hosted at the National Amateur Radio Centre at Radiokop. The full programme, details of how to get there and the large range of attendance prizes to be won in a lucky draw can be found on www.sarl.org.za or send an email to armi@sarl.org.za with your fax number or email address and a copy of the programme will be sent to you.

Attendance is R20 per person. Learners and students attend free of charge.

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