26/05/2025
Zulu Sierra 2 November Echo Mike!
Daniel Pienaar is incredibly proud of Nicole Mitchell, a Grade 12 learner, who recently passed her Radio Amateur (Ham radio) exams with Distinction.
The exams and subsequent learning process enhance technical skills and understanding of radio technology, electronics and communication principles.
Passing these exams has allowed Nicole to obtain a licence to operate amateur radio equipment which enables her to communicate with others across the globe.
Ham radio is not only a rewarding hobby, but also a vital tool for emergency communication during natural disasters or other emergencies when conventional communication systems may be down.
The radio interest runs in the family. Nicole's dad, Mr Carlin Mitchell, is also a radio amateur.
The South African Radio League is a member of the International Amateur Radio Union. Each member has his/her own callsign. So now, when Nicole hears ZS2NEM, she has to respond.
It's certainly not any girl of 18 who has her own callsign. The Tigers are very proud of you, Nicole!
