Our Repeaters
What is a repeater?
An amateur radio repeater is a special station that helps ham radio signals go further. It listens to signals on one frequency, then boosts and sends them out on another frequency. To use it, set your radio to the right frequencies, listen before talking, and remember to identify yourself. Think of it like a radio booster that makes your messages travel longer distances.
2m Repeater
Call Sign: ZU9MRR
Output: 145.625 MHz
Input: 145.025 MHz
Requires at CTCSS tone of 88.5Hz
on the input
70cm Repeater
Call Sign: ZU9MRU
Output: 439.000MHz
Input: 431.400MHz
Requires at CTCSS tone of 88.5Hz
on the input
Echolink
Linked to our 2m Repeater
Station Name: ZS6WR-R
Sunday News Bulletins
The West Rand Amateur Radio Club presents an on-air news bulletin every Sunday. A club member will read the South African Radio League news. This is usually followed by West Rand Amateur Radio Club news. You will also have an opportunity to trade radio equipment in our Swop Shop section of the bulletin.
News bulletins may be read in English or Afrikaans dependant on the individual news read preference.
The bulletin is takes place on the 2m Repeater. Call-ins start between 11:15 and 11:20 CAT.
The bulletin is usually relayed at 7.140MHz
All club members are encouraged to join the team of News Readers.
POPS
(Poor Old Pensioners)
This event takes place at the clubhouse every Wednesday from 10:00 CAT. It is open to all who would like to come and socialize, discuss ideas, fix equipment or just to pop in for a visit. So if you are free on a Wednesday, you are welcome to come and visit even if you’re not a pensioner or old.