ZS-Link News Bulletins, Nets, Link Connections etc.


Last Updated:  13 January 2025 17h15 

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Sunday -  Local Content:

1.  Starting time 04h05 SAST - East Coast Reflector (Trivia Net): Transmission:  04h00 - 07h50 49355 Allstar Node and ZS1I-L Echolink nodes will be connected to the largest radio and VOIP network in the USA. Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR. 

2.  Starting time 07h50 SAST -   SARL on the Air Bulletins:  Transmissions: Sunday at 08:15 (Afrikaans) and 08:30 (English) SAST  on repeaters around South Africa.  ZS1I Allstar and Echolink nodes will be connected to the ZS- Link Network via Echolink. Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

3. Starting time 8h45 SAST  -  Pretoria Amateur Radio Club Bulletin:   Sunday at 08:45 SAST on repeaters around South Africa. ZS1I Allstar and Echolink nodes will be connected to the Pretoria Repeater ZS0JPL-R via Echolink. Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

4. Starting 10h00 SAST -  Amateur Radio Today: Program about Amateur Radio and technology hosted by Hans van de Groenendaal, ZS6AKV. Transmission on Sundays at 10:00 SAST (08:00 UTC) ZS1I Allstar and Echolink nodes will be connected to the Pretoria Repeater  ZS0JPL-R via Echolink.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

5. Starting 15h00 SAST  -  Bo Karoo Amateur Radio Club Bulletin: Transmission: Sundays at 3pm (15:00) SAST by Thys ZS1TBP via Echolink, AllStar and DMR.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

6.  Starting time 16h30 SAST - Sonsak Span Net: Daily at 16h30 SAST including Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz 88.5 hz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink, 49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

Monday - Local Content:

1.  Starting time 04h05 SAST - East Coast Reflector : Transmission:  04h05 - 05h50 49355 Allstar Node, ZS1I-R Echolink and DMR TG65511 will be connected to the largest radio and VOIP network in the USA.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

2.  Starting time 06h00 - 06h30 SAST - Dagbreek Span Morning Net: Daily at 06h00 SAST except on Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

3.  Starting time 06h30 - 07h50 SAST - Ontbytsake Span Net:  Daily at 06h30 SAST except on Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz 88.5 hz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink, 49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

4.  Starting time 08h00 SAST  -  Pretoria ("Legends") Morning Net:  Transmission: Daily at 08:00 - 09:00 except on Sunday on the Pretoria repeater South Africa. ZS1I Allstar, DMR and Echolink nodes will be connected to the Pretoria Repeater ZS0JPL-R via EcholinkRadio Amateurs can connect via ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

5.  Starting time 16h30 SAST - Sonsak Span Net: Daily at 16h30 SAST including Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz 88.5 hz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink, 49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

6.  Starting time 19h30 SAST - Wireless Institute Of Australia Weekly News Broadcast:  Come and listen to the news broadcast every Monday at 19h30  SAST on the ZS-Link HUB Network (ZS1I-R Echolink).  The purpose of "WIANews" is to rapidly provide news of interest to active amateurs residing in Australia and the Globe.

Tuesday - Local Content:

1. Starting time 04h05 SAST - East Coast Reflector : Transmission:  04h05 - 05h50 49355 Allstar Node, ZS1I-R Echolink and DMR TG65511 will be connected to the largest radio and VOIP network in the USA. Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

2.  Starting time 06h00 SAST - Dagbreek Span Morning Net: Daily at 06h00 SAST except on Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

3.  Starting time 06h30 - 07h50 SAST - Ontbytsake Span Net:  Daily at 06h30 SAST except on Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz 88.5 hz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink, 49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

4.  Starting time 08h00 SAST  -  Pretoria ("Legends") Morning Net:  Transmission: Daily at 08:00 - 09:00 except on Sunday on the Pretoria repeater South Africa. ZS1I Allstar, DMR and Echolink nodes will be connected to the Pretoria Repeater ZS0JPL-R via Echolink .  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR. 

5.  Starting time 16h30 SAST - Sonsak Span Net: Daily at 16h30 SAST including Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz 88.5 hz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink, 49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

6.  NEW!! Starting time 19h30 SAST -   S.A. DMR Net:  This net takes place every Tuesday evening on TG655 and start at 19h30 SAST.  You can connect to the net using 49355 ZS Link Allstar Node, ZS1I-R Echolink, DMR TG655, SVXLink Reflector or any analog repeater / link in the Southern Cape area which is connected to the ZS Link Hub Network.  Connectivity to other talk groups, reflectors, links and repeaters is also offered and repeater custodians are welcome to connect via the ZS Link Hub Network to join the DMR Net.  Yes, we provide several bridges between Analog and Digital Voice Radio.  Never miss the SA DMR Weekly Net!

Wednesday - Local Content:

1.  Starting time 04h05 SAST - East Coast Reflector : Transmission:  04h05 - 05h50 49355 Allstar Node, ZS1I-R Echolink and DMR TG65511 will be connected to the largest radio and VOIP network in the USA.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

2.  Starting time 06h00 SAST - Dagbreek Span Morning Net: Daily at 06h00 SAST except on Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR. 

3.  Starting time 06h30 - 07h50 SAST - Ontbytsake Span Net:  Daily at 06h30 SAST except on Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz 88.5 hz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink, 49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

4.  Starting time 08h00 SAST  -  Pretoria ("Legends") Morning Net:  Transmission: Daily at 08:00 - 09:00 except on Sunday on the Pretoria repeater South Africa. ZS1I Allstar, DMR and Echolink nodes will be connected to the Pretoria Repeater ZS0JPL-R via Echolink .  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR. 

5.  Starting time 16h30 SAST - Sonsak Span Net: Daily at 16h30 SAST including Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz 88.5 hz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink, 49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

6.   ARRL Bulletin Broadcast:  19h30 SASTARRL Audio News:  ARRL Audio News is a summary of the week’s top news stories in the world of Amateur Radio, along with interviews and other features. Enjoy ARRL Audio News anywhere: on your smart phone or tablet, your local repeater, or stream it on the go!  (NOTE:  There will be no bulletin broadcast on USA public holidays) Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink, 49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR . 

Thursday  - Local Content:

1.  Starting time 04h05 SAST - East Coast Reflector: Transmission:  04h05 - 05h50 49355 Allstar Node,  ZS1I-R Echolink and DMR TG65511 will be connected to the largest radio and VOIP network in the USA.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR. 

2.  Starting time 06h00 SAST - Dagbreek Span Morning Net: Daily at 06h00 SAST except on Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

3.  Starting time 06h30 - 07h50 SAST - Ontbytsake Span Net:  Daily at 06h30 SAST except on Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz 88.5 hz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink, 49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

4.  Starting time 08h00 SAST  -  Pretoria ("Legends") Morning Net:  Transmission: Daily at 08:00 - 09:00 except on Sunday on the Pretoria repeater South Africa. ZS1I Allstar, DMR and Echolink nodes will be connected to the Pretoria Repeater ZS0JPL-R via Echolink .  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

5.  Starting time 16h30 SAST - Sonsak Span Net: Daily at 16h30 SAST including Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz 88.5 hz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink, 49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR. 

6.  Starting time 19h30 SAST -  Hints and Kinks for the Radio Amateur: Do you have questions or would you like to share information about amateur radio-, homebrew- and experimental projects?  Come and share your knowledge and "how to" information with your fellow old- and new radio amateurs.  This time slot will hopefully provide you with the necessary information to "play" with various amateur radio facets and help you in your endeavors.

Friday  - Local Content:

1.  Starting time 04h05 SAST - East Coast Reflector : Transmission  04h05 - 05h50 49355 Allstar Node,  ZS1I-R Echolink and DMR TG65511 will be connected to the largest radio and VOIP network in the USA. Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.  

2.  Starting time 06h00 SAST - Dagbreek Span Morning Net: Daily at 06h00 SAST except on Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

3.  Starting time 06h30 - 07h50 SAST - Ontbytsake Span Net:  Daily at 06h30 SAST except on Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz 88.5 hz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink, 49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

4.  Starting time 08h00 SAST  -  Pretoria ("Legends") Morning Net:  Transmission: Daily at 08:00 - 09:00 except on Sunday on the Pretoria repeater South Africa. ZS1I Allstar, DMR and Echolink nodes will be connected to the Pretoria Repeater ZS0JPL-R via Echolink .  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

5.  Starting time 16h30 SAST - Sonsak Span Net: Daily at 16h30 SAST including Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz 88.5 hz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink, 49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

6.  Starting time 19h30 SAST - Amateur Radio Newsline Broadcast:  19h30 SAST -  Amateur Radio Audio News - AR Audio News is a summary of the week’s top news stories in the world of Amateur Radio, along with interviews and other features. Enjoy AR Audio News anywhere: on your smart phone or tablet, your local repeater, or stream it on the go! Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR. .

Saturday - Local Content:

1.  Starting time 04h05 SAST - East Coast Reflector: Transmission:  04h05 - 05h50 49355 Allstar Node,  ZS1I-R Echolink and DMR TG65511 will be connected to the largest radio and VOIP network in the USA.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

2.  Starting time 08h00 SAST  -  Pretoria ("Legends") Morning Net:  Transmission: Daily at 08:00 - 09:00 except on Sunday on the Pretoria repeater South Africa. ZS1I Allstar, DMR and Echolink nodes will be connected to the Pretoria Repeater ZS0JPL-R via Echolink .  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1I-R Echolink,  49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR.

3.  Starting time 09h05 SAST - ZLHUB DRGNZ Hub Network, New Zealand:  Transmission: 09h05 - 11h00 49355 AllStar Node and ZS1I-R Echolink nodes will be connected to the New Zealand Hub Network.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1I-R Echolink, 49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR. 

4. Starting time 09h05 SAST - VK6RX AllStar Hub Network, Australia:  Transmission: 09h05 - 11h00 49355 AllStar Node,  ZS1I-R Echolink and DMR TG65511 will be connected to the Australia Hub Network.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1I-R Echolink, 49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR. 

7.  Starting time 16h30 SAST - Sonsak Span Net: Daily at 16h30 SAST including Saturday and Sunday on the 145.625 Mhz 88.5 hz Aasvoelkop Repeater.  Radio Amateurs can connect via ZS1SB-L Echolink, ZS1I-R Echolink, 49355 AllStar or TG65511 on DMR. 

 

Monday to Saturday -  World Wide Content:

Important Note:  The ZS Hub Network will be linked to any of the networks/links underneath at different times of the day, depending on activity.   Advice:  Please listen/monitor the ZS Hub Network before calling/transmitting on the Network.

1. W5MGM Addison, TX USA AllStar HUB:  Transmissions in several time-slots. ZS1I Allstar and Echolink nodes will be connected to this Hub.

2. WA3DSP Philadelphia USA AllStar HUB:  Transmissions in several time-slots. ZS1I Allstar and Echolink nodes will be connected to this Hub. 

3.  K6JSI WIN System HUB L.A and East Coast IRLP - AllStar  Reflector :  Transmissions in several time-slots. ZS1I Allstar and Echolink nodes will be connected to one of the Hubs until 21h00 depending on local activity.

4. UK Hub Net: M0HOY-L Echolink or AllStar: HUBNet has rapidly become the largest multimode AllStar communications platform based in the UK. Transmissions in several time-slots. ZS1I Allstar and Echolink nodes will be connected to this Hub. 

5.  VK6RX  Allstar Hub (Western Australia):  Transmissions in several time-slots. ZS1I Allstar and Echolink nodes will be connected to this Hub. 

6.  ZLHUB DRGNZ HUB Network New Zealand:  Transmissions in several time-slots. ZS1I Allstar and Echolink nodes will be connected to this Hub. 

7.  WH6AV Hawaii Mainland Overseas Asterisk Network: This site is about WH6AV and associated AllStar nodes.   This Bridge runs on the lastest HAMVOIP Distribution of AllStar Link. Transmissions in several timeslots. ZS1I Allstar and Echolink nodes will be connected to this Bridge.  

8. ARRL On The Air Podcast:  The On the Air podcast is a monthly companion to On the Air magazine, ARRL’s magazine for beginner-to-intermediate ham radio operators.

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Other Content:

From time to time live audio from space missions, ISS space walks, ARISS etc. will be streamed on the Network.  In some cases there will be announcements made before the time.  However it all depends on the time and the weather.  Moral of the story is to to monitor the ZS-Link Network permanently.

Please note that this schedule can change at any time without prior notice.

 

 

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