ZS Link Project Index :

 

Work in progress -  will try to update every day!

290.  Let's build a KISS USB Soundcard Interface for Digital Modes (Part 1)  - 17 June 2025

289.  Multi Whip "Porcupine" VHF/UHF Mobile Antenna Project: Christi ZS4CGR  -  1 June 2025

288.  Building Low Budget Antennas - QRP End Fed Half Wave Antenna - Project 7 (Part 1) - 25 May 2025

287.  12 v High Current DC Power Supply Project for your Amateur Radio Equipment - 5 May 2025

286.  DIY Overvoltage Crowbar Protection Circuit Project (Project 2)  - 24 April 2025

285.  Build your own 6 Way Coax Remote Antenna Switch (1.8 - 60 Mhz) - Nico ZS4N  - 6 April 2025

284.  Lets modify a CM108 USB Sound Card to become an AllStar Sound Card Fob. - 4 April 2025

283.  Another Homebrew Two Way Antenna CoAx Switch - Francois ZS1Q  - 25 March 2025

282.  Kenwood TK80 CMOS battery replacement - Curtis ZS6CMO   - 24 March 2025

281. 162 Mhz Slim Jim Project by Christi ZS4CGR, Luckhoff  - 23 March 2025

280.  My Homebrew 2-Way VHF COAX Antenna Switch - Christi ZS4CGR - 17 March 2025

279.  Let's fix the USB Ports of a Raspberry Pi Model B+ V1.2 (2014) - 14 March 2025

278. NEW - Emergency VHF RF Radio Link installed via the Aasvoëlkop Repeater in the Southern Cape   - 11 March 2025 

277.  My Son Plaas in die Vrystaat - Christi ZS4CGR - 2 Maart 2025

276.  Eskom Loadshedding Solutions - Raspberry Pi Router/Modem "Watchdog" Project: Testing Internet Connection (Part 3)  - 27 February 2025

275.  Zayn ZR3VO builds a new SHARI PiHat Hotspot for AllStar and Echolink  -  21 February 2025

274.  Revisit the 2m Oblong (rectangular loop) Antenna - 10 February 2025

273.  Let's build a 2 Meter Portable Handheld RX and TX Antenna to receive great SSTV Images from the ISS - 9 February 2025

272.  Revisit: Building Low Budget Antennas - 2 Element Cubical Quad Antenna for 2 Meters.  - 8 February 2025

271.  'n Ware lushof vir die oog! - ZS6DPL Amateur Radio Kamer se kaste en toonbanke gebou van herwinde hout kratte.  - 5 January 2025

270.  New Series - Building Low Budget Antennas - J-Pole Antenna for 70 Centimeters (433.500 Mhz) - Project 7 - 1 December 2024

269.  An "Outboard" Over Voltage Protection Project for a Power Supply - 28 November 2024

268.  Revisit - DIY MC3423 Overvoltage Crowbar Protection Circuit Project - 19 November 2024

267.  Let's Revisit the 2 Meter Two Element VHF Yagi by Albert ZS2U  -  17 November 2024

266.  Ham Dashboard a great tool for Radio Amateurs  - 16 October 2024

265.  New Series - Building Low Budget Antennas - "1/4 Wave Ground Plane Antenna for 2 Meters - Project 6  - 8 October 2024

264.  A Cheap Switch Mode Power Supply Alternative ....... but BEWARE!!  - 22 September 2024

263.  RAE Candidates and OpenWebRx+ (Part 2)  - 16 September 2024

262.  RAE Candidates and OpenWebRx+ (Part 1) - 15 September 2024

261.  10 - 11 Meter J-Pole Antenna Build by Nico ZS4N  - 4  August 2024

260.  The “Hospital” 2 Meter Slim-Jim Antenna - 25 July 2024

259.  Protect that Yaesu FT817 ND Radio!  - 30 June 2024

258.  3D Printer projects in the Shack of ZS1I (Part 2) - 11 June 2024

257.  3D Printer projects in the Shack of ZS1I (Part 1)  - 6 June 2024

256.  Building a Drive-On Car Stand for Portable Masts  - 25 May 2024

255.  New Amateur Radio Repeater Technology in the Southern Cape - 18 May 2024

254.  Maintenance: Amateur Radio Mast at the Coast - 17 May 2024

253.  ZS5SAM - DMR Configuration Tutorial – TAIT EUD (Doc Ver 1.0.1) - 16 May 2024

252.  Make your own Balun Enclosure by Christi ZS4CGR - 15 May 2024

251.  3 Element Delta Loop Antenna for 26 - 30 Mhz (10 - 11 m) By Nico ZS4N - 13 May 2024

250.  Kom ons bou "Rokkie Antennas" saam met Christi ZS4CGR  - 29 April 2024

249.  How to setup a Echolink Sysop Node to prevent the dreaded repeater Ping Pong Effect  - 26 April 2024

248.  DIY MC3423 Overvoltage Crowbar Protection Circuit Project (Project 1) - 22 April 2024

247.  Christi ZS4CGR toets 'n verskeidenheid van "Rubber Duck" Antennas - 9 April 2024

246.  DIY ZS1I Echolink Interface for Testing and Experimenting - 8 April 2024

245.  Obtaining COS from a USB External Stereo Sound Adapter for Echolink or AllStar  - 15 March 2024

244.  AllStar Experimentation - South Africa (Part 3)  - 1 March 2024

243.  AllStar Experimentation - South Africa (Part 2) - 28 February 2024

242. AllStar Experimentation - South Africa (Part 1)  - 26 February 2024 

241.  Kosbare Battery Wenke deur Christi ZS4CGR  - 19 February 2024

240.  Fixing a 12v DC to 220v AC "5000 watt" Chinese Power Inverter  -   16 February 2024

239.  Homebrew 1- 500 Mhz Frequency Counter Project - Curtis ZS6CMO - 31 January 2024

238.  Historical Circuit Diagram - Circa 1950's  -  11 January 2024

237.  Let's build a Radio-less Allstar Node! - By Curtis ZS6CMO - 1 January 2024

236.  Question: What did you use to refurbish the Diamond X50 Antenna? - 22 December 2023

235.  The verdict is out regarding the Diamond X50 UHF/VHF Antenna! - 16 December 2023

234.  Intermittent problems with my Jumbo Digital Radio Hotspot - 25 November 2023

233.  Any other uses for ADSL Filters lying around and gathering dust?  - 20 November 2023

232.  New Series - Building Low Budget Antennas - "Flower Pot" Antenna 70 cm - Project 5 - 9 November 2023

231.  Simple Small Project: Ribless programming cable for Motorola GM360 Radios  - 28 October 2023

230.  New Series - Building Low Budget Antennas - Half-Wave "Flower Pot" Antenna - 2m / 70 cm Dual Band - Project 4  -  24 October 2023

229.  Simple Projects: 3D Printed Cabinet for USB to Ethernet Converter and it's use - 18 October 2023

228.  DIY Soundcard Interface for the Baofeng Handheld Radio. (Part 2) - 14 October 2023

227.  Simple Projects: Refurbishing LED Spotlight Day / Night Switch at my QTH  - 2 October 2023

226.  DIY Soundcard Interface for the Baofeng Handheld Radio. (Part 1)  - 3 September 2023

225.  Revisited: Mossel Bay AREDN 5.8 and 2.4 Ghz Mesh Network once again active!! (Part 1) - 14 August 2023

224.  New Series - Building Low Budget Antennas - 2m Oblong (rectangular loop) Antenna - Project 3 - 1 August 2023

223.  Eksperimentering: Statiese Ontlading in die Radio Kamer van Christi ZS4CGR - 29 July 2023

222.  Eskom Loadshedding Solutions - DIY 12V DC Distribution Project by Johan ZS1I  -  27 July 2023 

221.  Bringing "Hulk" the 3D Printer to life! An Amateur Radio Project by Curtis ZS6CMO - 22 July 2023

220.  ZS1I Simple Small Projects: Modify cheap Chinese LED light to use during Eskom Loadshedding and Power Outages - 18 July 2023

119.  Remixed - Simple Small Projects / Eskom Loadshedding Solutions: Step Down Power Supply Module Project by Christi ZS4CGR  - 11 July 2023

118.  ZS1I Simple Small Projects: Baofeng UV82 Stand Holder  - 9 July 2023

117.  ZS1I Simple Small Projects: Best Universal Dual Filament Dragon Clip  - 8 July 2023

116.  ZS1I Simple Small Projects: 3D Printer Filament Roller Guide  - 7 July 2023

115.  ZS1I Simple Small Projects: 3D Printed Voltmeter Box/Case - 6 July 2023

114.  Upgrade ZS1I MMDVM Pi-Star Hotspot after experiencing intermittent errors. - 2 July 2023

113.  ZS1I Simple Small Projects: Roll your own 220v Pilot Light - Eskom Loadshedding  - 2 June 2023

112.  New Series - Building Low Budget Antennas - 2m Delta Loop Antenna (Revisited) - Project 2  - 7 May 2023

111.   New Series - Building Low Budget Antennas - 2m Cubical Quad Antenna - Project 1 - 1 May 2023

110.   DIY Trombone " Beer Can" Capacitor for your Magnetic Loop Antenna Project by Christi ZS4CGR (Part 1)  - 28 April 2023

109.  NEW!! Series - Building VHF, UHF and HF portable antennas - Cheap and Easy! - 23 April 2023

108.  ZS1I Simple Small Projects: 220v Pilot Light - Eskom Loadshedding  - 11 April 2023

107.  ZS1I Simple Small Projects: XT60 Distribution Box & Power Strip - 30 March 2023

106.  Aanvullende Inligting VHF/UHF Ring Rigstralers deur Christie Grobellaar ZS4CGR - 30 Maart 2023

105.  Eskom Loadshedding Solutions - Beat the Blues with this DIY Internet Router UPS Project. (Ver. 2)  - 23 March 2023

104.  UPDATED: ZS1I Simple Small Projects: Drill Jig Guide  - 23 March 2023

103.  Eskom Loadshedding Solutions - Switch power between a 12v Battery and a 12v DC Power Supply  - 20 March 2023

102.  DIY L200 Variable Power Supply 13.8v 10 Amps - 20 March 2023

101.  Eskom Loadshedding Solutions: ZS1I DIY Micro Wind Turbine Project  - 19 March 2023

100.  Eskom Loadshedding Solutions - Raspberry Pi Router "Watchdog" Project: Testing Internet Connection (Part 2) - 9 March 2023

99.  ZS1I Simple Small Projects: LM2596 DC-DC "Buck" Converter 3D Printed Enclosure - 5 March 2023

98.  Eskom Loadshedding Solutions - DIY Solar Battery Power Supply: Christi ZS4CGR - 3 March 2023

97.  Eskom Loadshedding Solutions - Raspberry Pi Router "Watchdog" Project: Testing Internet Connection (Part 1) - 20 February 2023

96.  ZS1I Simple Small Projects: Power Supply for Turnigy Accucel-6 Battery Charger (Project 2)  - 16 February 2023

95.  Update: 220v Time Switching Relay Unit to prevent equipment damage during loadshedding or power outages. - 15 February 2023  

94.  ZS1I Simple Small Projects: Drill Jig Guide (Project 1)  - 14 February 2023

93.  DIY Project: Dedicated Sound Card Interface for the Yaesu FT817, FT857 and FT897 - 3 February 2023

92.  Eskom Loadshedding Solutions - Prevent equipment damage in your Home and Amateur Radio Shack when power returns after an Eskom load shedding period.  - 24 January 2023

91.  DIY TVI Filter by ISAK ZS2I SK - 15 January 2023

90.   How to convert an IRLP (Internet Radio Linking Project) Node into an AllStar, SVXLink or Echolink Node - 21 December 2022

89.  Installation guideline for Sun Geyser by Heinrich du Plooy - 19 December 2022

88.  Opbou na Son Energie en Onafhanklikheid deur Cristi Grobbelaar ZS4CGR  - 19 Desember 2022

87.  2007 ZS1I UHF 10mW Tracking Transmitter Project.  - 16 December 2022

86.  2m ARDF (Foxhunt) Transmitter Project - Eden Radio Club - ZS1ERZ  - 8 December 2022

85.  3D Printer Projects: DIY Project Box for the LM2596 Buck Converter  - 13 November 2022

84.  3D Printer Projects: DIY XT-60 Female Panel Enclosure Mount  - 6 November 2022

83.  ZS4N DIY Mobile Antenna Mount Project  - 2 November 2022

82.  KISS DIY Solar Panel Charge Controller  - 20 October 2022

81.  Beat the Eskom Loadshedding Blues with this DIY Internet Router UPS Project. (Ver. 1)  - 18 October 2022

80.  DIY External 18650 Li-ion Battery Pack for the Yaesu FT817 (Version 2)  - 11 October 2022

79.  DIY External 18650 Li-ion Battery Pack for the Yaesu FT817 (Version 1) - 11 September 2022

78.  Update - The Next Generation Amateur Radio Beacon (s) for the Southern Cape!! (Part 4) - 29 May 2022 

77.  Simple 5v Voltage Regulator - 27 May 2022

76.  Power Supply "Outboard" Over-Voltage Protection Unit Project  - 26 May 2022

75.  Update - Here comes the Next Generation Amateur Radio Beacon (s) for the Southern Cape!! (Part 3) - 24 May 2022 

74.  Update - Here comes the Next Generation Amateur Radio Beacon (s) for the Southern Cape!! (Part 2)  - 22 May 2022

73.  Heads Up - Here comes the Next Generation Amateur Radio Beacon (s) for the Southern Cape!! (Part 1) - 21 May 2022

72.  Homebrew Low Orbit Weather Satellite Antenna Project - 18 May 2022

71.  NB6M CW PCB Paddle Key  -  13 May 2022

70.  The "Flea Power" Transmitter Project - 10 May 2022

69.  The Eggbeater II Satellite Antenna Project  - 7 May 2022

68.  80M ARDF Transmitter Project  - 5 May 2022

67.  Build a fully featured Arduino Thermostat/Temperature Monitor - 3 May 2022

66.  Setting up a DVSwitch Server for an AllStar to DMR Bridge  -  29 April 2022  

65.  Removable VHF/UHF Car Window Antenna for Amateur Radio Emergency Communications - 27 April 2022

64.  2 Meter Low Power TX For ARDF (Fox Hunting)  -  26 April 2022

63.  Build you own 4:1 Balun for a Delta Loop Antenna  -  24 April 2022

62.  Building an Allstar - Mobile Node - By Curtis Mostert ZS6CMO - 17 April 2022

61.  Build your own 10m Delta Loop HF Antenna at Low Height - 16 April 2022 

60.  Trackuino: APRS Search and Rescue Tracker or just a normal APRS Tracker - 11 April 2022

59.  "Dollar Match" Un-Un Toroidal Transformer for HF Mobile Use  - 7 April 2022

58.  Final: Mast project images for 145.550 Mhz ZS-Link Radio Antenna (Part 2)  - 3 April 2022

57.  Build a simple indoor or outdoor 2 m Delta Loop Antenna very cheaply. - 30 March 2022

56.  Mast project images for 145.550 Mhz ZS-Link Radio Antenna  - 29 March 2022

55.  Build a High Performance 2 Meter Yagi Antenna - 28 March 2025

54.  Build a 2m (1/4 wave) Magnetic Mobile Antenna from junk  - 25 March 2022

53.  Easy way to use AllStar as a Radioless Node on the ZS-Link Network  - 23 March 2022

52.  The BILKO - A QRP one watt CW Transmitter - 22 March 2022  

51.  Homebrew PTT Controller from receiver audio to key a transmitter for remote or repeater operation. - 16 March 2022

50.  Foolproof Power Backup Controller Project for your Radio, Radio Link or Repeater (Part 3)  - 12 March 2022

49.  New Heavy Duty (Flag Pole) Mast for the GRHub Network 145.550 Mhz RF Link Antenna (Part 1)  -  5 March 2022

48.  HF Magnetiese Lus Antenna deur Danie ZS1DBJ  -  2 March 2022

47.  Show us the Sound Card Interface you use for Digital Modes!! - 1 March 2022

46. IAXRPT AllStar Fix: IAXRPT client will not connect to any AllStar node after new HamVoip update - 28 February 2022 

45.  New mast project for the GRHub Network 145.550 Mhz Linked Radio - 27 February 2022

44.  The 2m Stacked "Dip-Yag" Antenna Project  - 24 February 2022

43.  Foolproof Power Backup Controller Project for your Radio, Radio Link or Repeater (Part 2)  - 23 February 2022

42.  DIY Helical Antenna 5.8GHz (10 Turn): Mossel Bay Mesh Network - 22 February 2022

41.  Homebrew: 16 Element DK7ZB 70cm Yagi Antenna  - 20 February 2022

40.  Why buy when you can homebrew a LO satellite antenna?  - 19 February 2022

39.  DIY "Bow" and "Arrow" Satellite Antenna Project - 17 February 2022 

38.  Load-shedding in South Africa calls for a Simple Inverter Power Supply in the Shack - 15 February 2022

37.  DIY 2 m (14 Element) Yagi Antenna Project - 14 February 2022

36.  How to use Audacity to create Audio Announcements or News Bulletins for Echolink, AllStar and RF Radios  - 11 February 2022

35.  Load-shedding in South Africa calls for Solar Power Supply V 1  -  9 February 2022

34.  DK7ZB Duoband Yagi for 2m/70cm by Kevern ZS1ABU - 6 February 2022 

33.  Roll your own Pofung/Baofeng Radio Programming Cable. - 5 February 2022

32.  Setup the Huawei B315s-936 LTE Router/Modem for Echolink and AllStar  - 4 February 2022

31.  DIY Motorola Microphone Pin Checker Gadget  - 3 February 2022

30.  Motorola GM300 remote hook switch modification for RX CTCSS  - 2 February 2022

29.  The 2m/70cm DipYag/Dipole Antenna Project - 31 January 2022

28.  Building the ZS6U Mini Shack Special aka End Fed Halve Wave Dipole Antenna  - 30 January 2022

37.  How to Program CTCSS for the Motorola GM300 and M100 Radios  -  27 January 2022

36.  AllStar Soundcard Fob replacement Project (Part 2) - 20 January 2022

35.  Easy way for beginners to setup an APRS Station (Part 2) - 19 January 2022

34.   AllStar Soundcard Fob replacement Project (Part 1) - 17 January 2022

33.  Easy way for beginners to setup an APRS Station (Part 1) - 15 January 2022

32.  Build this simple 2m VHF Yagi by ZS2U over the Festive Season!!  -  29 December 2021

31.  DIY 12v - 48v DC Busbar Project for Solar Power Generator.  -  26 December 2021

30.  UPDATE 2: VHF Low Loss Helical Band-Pass Filter Project for the 145 Mhz Band  - 23 December 2021

29.  Down Memory Lane: 2007 - 2008 K.C.A.R - Kite Carrying Amateur Radio Research Project (Part 2)  - 22 December 2021

28.  Down Memory Lane: 2007 - 2008 K.C.A.R - Kite Carrying Amateur Radio Research Project (Part 1)  -   21 December 2021

27.  UPDATE 1: VHF Low Loss Helical Band-Pass Filter Project for the 145 Mhz Band  - 11 December 2021

26.  Project: VHF Low Loss Helical Band-Pass Filter for the 145 Mhz Band - 7 December 2021

25.  Roll your own "SignaLink" USB Soundcard Interface for digital work.  - 1 December 2021

24.  Morse Code Decoder Project  - 29 November 2021

23.  Prevent that magic smoke from coming out! - 24 November 2021

22.  Building a 300 / 200 watt dump load for a Solar Charge Controller - 23 November 2021

21.  Solar Garden Light Hack - Battery Charger (AAA, AA Batteries)  - 22 November 2021

20.  A solar panel charge controller for all seasons....especially if you cannot find a trusted one!  -  21 November 2021

19.  You operate and unlawful Radio Beacon on 80 Meters!! Please switch it off immediately. (Part 2)  - 16 November 2021

18. You operate and unlawful Radio Beacon on 80 Meters!! Please switch it off immediately. (Part 1)  - 15 November 2021 

17.  A short overview of how to charge Gel Type Batteries  - 6 November 2021

16.  Foolproof Power Backup Controller Project for your Radio, Radio Link or Repeater (Part 1)  - 5 November 2021

15.  The Best Homebrew Power Supply Ever?  -  31 October 2021

14.  UPDATE: Thermo-Fan to keep your Raspberry PI, Radio, Power Supply and Amplifier Cool  - 31 October 2021

13.  I needed either a UPS or Backup 220v Power Unit for my desktop computer in the Shack ASAP!!  - 27 October 2021

12.  This R50.00 Scrap Metal UPS keeps the lights on! - 27 October 2021

11. QSX (PEARS) Power Supply now powers the GRHub Network 145.550Mhz RF Link Radio. - 24 October 2021

10.  UPDATE 3: Keep the GRHub Radio's and Raspberry Pi's cool  - 22 October 2021

9.  Give your Raspberry Pi some power!!  - 13 October 2021

8.  Modifying your RTL2832U – E4000 SDR dongle to reduce interference  - 12 October 2021

7.  Need a good budget microphone for Echolink, AllStar, ZOOM and other general audio applications?  24 Sept 2021

6.  Setup the Huawei B315s-936 LTE Router/Modem for Echolink and AllStar  - 24 Sept 2021

5.  UPDATE 2: Keep the GRHub Radio's and Raspberry Pi's cool   - 23 Sept 2021

4.  Radio Accessories were build like a tank in the olden days! - 9 Sept 2021 

3.  UPDATE 1: Keep the GRHub Radio's and Raspberry Pi's cool  - 6 Sept. 2021

2.  Programming old Motorola Radios ........ the "easy way" -  25 August 2021  

1.  Keep the GRHub Radio's and Raspberry Pi's cool  - 27 August 2021