Licensed amateur radio operator based in Wynberg, Cape Town —
15km from the CBD, working by day in the motor trade,
building friendships over the air by night.
The Radio Amateur's Examination (RAE) is the South African licence qualification administered by the SARL on behalf of ICASA — the regulator that grants you the legal right to operate an amateur radio station anywhere in South Africa and on the air worldwide. This 12-week course, taught by Charl ZS1ZZ (Chief RAE Invigilator at CTARC), runs every 16:00 - 18:00 and combines online theory sessions with 2 in-person practical classes — covering the full syllabus from Ohm's Law right through to operating procedures and regulations. The next course starts on 18 July 2026 16:00.
| Start date | 18 July 2026 16:00 |
| Time | 16:00 - 18:00 |
| Duration | 12 weeks — online & practical |
| Course fee | R1 000 (R500 if ≤18 yrs) |
| Calculator | ⚠️ Scientific calculator required every session |
| Course fee | R1 000 (R500 if ≤18 yrs) |
| Reference | RAE + YOUR SURNAME |
| Proof of payment | zs1zz@aol.com |
Banking details will be provided upon registration.
| Exam date | 10 October 2026 |
| Exam centre | Cape Town Rondebosch |
| Reg closes | 25 September 2026 — no late registrations! |
| Fee Class A | R700 |
| Fee Class B | R700 |
| Register at | mysarl.org.za |
You will need a scanned ID/passport, ICASA signature page and proof of payment of the exam fee.
My name is Charl, and my QTH is Wynberg, Cape Town — about 15km from the CBD. By day I sweat in the motor trade, but by night I love speaking to fellow hams on the air. You can find my full logbook and station details on QRZ.com.
When time allows, antenna builds are brought to the shack — there is always something to experiment with. I truly enjoy building friendships over the air — that's what this hobby is all about.
Portable activations are a passion — ILLW lighthouse events and SARL Field Day are highlights of the calendar year. Getting out into the field with a radio and making contacts from a lighthouse or a park is something special.
I also serve as Chief RAE Invigilator at the Cape Town Amateur Radio Centre (CTARC · ZS1CT), helping the next generation of amateur radio operators get licensed. The RAE course on this site is part of that mission.
I am a proud member of the South African Radio League (SARL) — the national body representing amateur radio operators in South Africa.
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