Amateur Radio Tower Maintenance and Upgrade: Johann ZS1AAC, Still Bay

This past Saturday, 29 March 2025 Johann ZS1AAC and a few radio amateurs undertook the task of  maintenance and upgrade his amateur radio tower at his QTH in Still Bay.  Johann indicated that it was time to reposition antennas and fit new LMR400 CoAx cable as well as installing a new Diamond X200 antenna on top of the tower.  Another task that was necessary was to install a red light on the tower as the tower was inline with the Still Bay Airfield.   The ground work was done by Johann ZS1AAC and Attie (ZS1ATTIE) before hand as this would allow ample time to do the other work on the Saturday.  As with many amateur radio activities the social part must also be under taken once the hard work were completed.

The following radio amateurs lend a helping hand on the day:

1.  Johann ZS1AAC

2.  Nicolene ZS1HAR

3.  Attie ZS1ATTIE 

4.  Danie ZS1DL

5.  Jasper ZS1WT

6.  Viv ZS1VIV

7.  Rassie ZS1RP

Once the task was completed successfully it was time to light the braai fire, sit back and relax.  From the reports received, Johann ZS1AAC is very satisfied with the positioning as well as the functioning of the antennas.  He indicated that the upgrade made a significant impact to the RX and TX of his station.

 

Finally:  Johan ZS1AAC would like to thank everyone present on the day also those who stood by on the air for signal reports.  To all the radio amateurs and non radio amateurs who assisted on the day and also for all the hard work that they put in, a big thank you!  

 

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