New to amateur radio?
Your first contact starts here
You do not need a station or any experience. Come and meet the club first.
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Visit the clubhouse
Come to a breakfast or a bootsale, see the stations working and ask every question you have.
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Study for the Radio Amateur's Examination
The SARL publishes the study manuals for the Class A and Class B licences. The club runs classes when there are enough students.
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Write the exam
The RAE is run nationally by the SARL.
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Get your callsign
With a pass, you apply to ICASA for your licence and callsign.
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Get on the air
Make your first contact on the club repeater, 145.650 MHz, with members listening out for you.