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WIN AN ACER ASPIRE ONE NETBOOK IN THE SPACE ESSAY COMPETITION

Closing date 28 February 2010

The South African Amateur Radio Development Trust is inviting learners in grade 8 – 12 to take part in the Space Essay competition to celebrate the launch of South Africa's second satellite, SumbandilaSat.

The best entry as decided by the judges will win an Aspire One Netbook.

Every entry is entered into a draw for one of the many consolation prizes plus will be awarded a special participation certificate.

Other prizes include 4 gift packs from Symantec each including 2010 Internet Security and the book IP Security for small business and a keyring

2 Direct Conversion 40 Metre receiver kits

The South African Amateur Radio Development Trust is a volunteer organisation which was set up to promote amateur radio amongst young people as a gateway into Engineering, Science and other Technical occupations.

What is amateur radio?

Amateur radio is the most exciting of all scientific hobbies, a pastime that takes people into the world of communication, science and technology. The objective of promoting Amateur Radio to learners is to introduce them to a world of activity that is ever as exciting as twitter, facebook or Mixit but offering long term benefits.

Amateur radio is a multifaceted activity in which one can communicate with radio amateur friends across town or around the world, even with astronauts on the international space station, by speaking or keyboard to keyboard action like Mixit.

One of the latest features is that from your computer you can connect to other radio amateurs anywhere in the world using a Voice over IP system called Echolink.

How to become a radio amateur?

One would have to study and write an exam to get a callsign. A callsign is a unique way in which other radio amateurs can identify you. Amateur radio is a hobby; a pastime activity with a scientific twists that develops your communication and technical skills while having fun. To learn more about amateur radio visit www.sarl.org.za or www.hamradio.org.za.

	South African Amateur Radio Development Trust P O BOX 90438 GARSFONTEIN 0042 SOUTH AFRICA EMAIL: saardt@intekom.co.za Tel: +27 (0)12 991 4662 Fax: +27 (0)12 991 5651 OBJECTIVES OF THE TRUST To promote the Amateur Radio Service as a national asset contributing to technology education, self-development and as a stepping-stone to a career in Electronics and Communication.
UPDATED 31 January 2010	SARL YOUTH BURSARIES SDR PROJECTS LPREDICTOR
Amateur Radio Mirror Sponsored by Sentech Sundays 10:00 CAT 17 860kHz 7205 kHz 7082 kHz Mondays 21:05 CAT 3215 kHz INTERNET STREAM SELECT SARL SA AMSAT PAYLOAD ON SUMBANDILASAT links South African Radio League SA AMSAT BURSARIES Bursaries are available for learners and students under 25 years of age to become radio amateurs. Details Get details of the Trust Study Grant		WIN AN ACER ASPIRE ONE NETBOOK IN THE SPACE ESSAY COMPETITION Closing date 28 February 2010 The South African Amateur Radio Development Trust is inviting learners in grade 8 – 12 to take part in the Space Essay competition to celebrate the launch of South Africa's second satellite, SumbandilaSat. The best entry as decided by the judges will win an Aspire One Netbook. Every entry is entered into a draw for one of the many consolation prizes plus will be awarded a special participation certificate. Other prizes include 4 gift packs from Symantec each including 2010 Internet Security and the book IP Security for small business and a keyring 2 Direct Conversion 40 Metre receiver kits The South African Amateur Radio Development Trust is a volunteer organisation which was set up to promote amateur radio amongst young people as a gateway into Engineering, Science and other Technical occupations. What is amateur radio? Amateur radio is the most exciting of all scientific hobbies, a pastime that takes people into the world of communication, science and technology. The objective of promoting Amateur Radio to learners is to introduce them to a world of activity that is ever as exciting as twitter, facebook or Mixit but offering long term benefits. Amateur radio is a multifaceted activity in which one can communicate with radio amateur friends across town or around the world, even with astronauts on the international space station, by speaking or keyboard to keyboard action like Mixit. One of the latest features is that from your computer you can connect to other radio amateurs anywhere in the world using a Voice over IP system called Echolink. How to become a radio amateur? One would have to study and write an exam to get a callsign. A callsign is a unique way in which other radio amateurs can identify you. Amateur radio is a hobby; a pastime activity with a scientific twists that develops your communication and technical skills while having fun. To learn more about amateur radio visit www.sarl.org.za or www.hamradio.org.za.	BUILD A LIGHTNING PREDICTOR The Lightning Predictor will give you a warning of an incoming lightning strike and with a little imagination and Amateur ingenuity you can use it to disconnect things before and during a storm. For details of the kit and how to order click here New stock will arrive around 8 February. Place orders now to avoid disappointment Every person entering the Space Week 2009 Essay competition will receive a personalised certificate. What is the space essay competition about? The South African Government has recently passed the Space Agency bill which will lead to the formation of the South African Space Agency, South Africa’s own NASA! While SASA can not be compared in size and scope with NASA, the agency will develop space projects and take South Africa truly into the space age! South Africa recently launched its second satellite called SumbandilaSat. The name stems from the Venda language which freely translated into English means pathfinder and that is exactly what the project is all about – South Africa finding its way into space-related activities. SumbandilaSat is South Africa’s second satellite, the first one was designed and build by students and staff of the Stellenbosch University and launched by NASA in 1995. SumbandilaSat has an amateur radio component or in satellite speak, payload. The amateur payload has its own callsign ZS0SUM and comprises a parrot repeater, a FM repeater and a voice beacon. To learn more about SumbandilaSat and the amateur payload visit www.amsatsa.org.za. How to participate in the Space Week Essay Competition? Write an essay of between 1000 and 1500 words about the subject “How will South Africa benefit from space projects? Do some internet research about space projects and how other nations have benefited and in your own words describe how South Africa can benefit from its entry into the space arena. You are not limited in your ideas; let your imagination take you there. Closing date: Entries must reach the SA Amateur Radio Development Trust by 28 February 2010 The Essay must be written in Word and saved with your surname as the file name. At the top of the first page supply the following information about yourself: First name Surname Your home address Contact telephone number Age Name of school Grade Mail your entry to saardt@intekom.co.za . In the subject line enter: Space and your surname. Read the above instructions carefully Here are some details of the prizes you can win The best 5 entries will be invited to write a short beacon message about space science to be uploaded to SumbandilaSat and transmitted in your voice world wide. The winning entry will be awarded an Acer Aspire One netbook. There are a large number of consolation prizes to be won: * Symantec software to protect your computer * Electronic project kits. CERTIFICATE Every participant will receive a colourful certificate recognising their participation in in the essay competition.

OBJECTIVES OF THE TRUST To promote the Amateur Radio Service as a national asset contributing to technology education, self-development and as a stepping-stone to a career in Electronics and Communication.

OBJECTIVES OF THE TRUST
To promote the Amateur Radio Service as a national asset contributing to technology education, self-development and as a stepping-stone to a career in Electronics and Communication.