Monthly Archives: November 2025

Jonaskop Site Visit 2025-11-23

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ZS1NEV and ZS1MJT left for site 08h00.

Today’s aim was to replace connector to the 4-stack and install the controller and 2 link radios.

En-route, we were debating as to go to the top due to cloud cover and we continued, hoping to be above the cloud level.

On arrival at the site, it was cool and a strong breeze was blowing. We were able to install the new connector and test the SWR which showed 1.2:1. Weather turned bad and wind started blowing a lot stronger. Cloud cover was causing us and equipment to get wet. Due to the low temperature and the weather getting worse, we aborted any further work. We turned on the repeater, tested comms to Cape Town and Agulhas and headed back down. We did not install the controller and link radios. Visibility at this stage was about 10m.

A breakfast in Villiersdorp to help thaw us out and we arrived back home at about 16h30.

ZS1MJT

Jonaskop Site Visit 2025-11-18

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ZS1MTF went to site and installed the new 4 stack on the tower. On completion of the installation, SWR was tested at 1.1:1. A problem arose as the connector of the new stack was different to the old one and they did not have such a connector with them.

The repeater was then left ‘off’ and another site visit would be planned ASAP to replace the connector.

Many thanks to Matt and his team for installing the 4-stack.

ZS1MJT