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Off - Road Radio Association
Rina Stander
Posbus 12566 HATFIELD 0028
Tel 012 379-1715
Faks 012 377-3975
e-pos orra@aawdc.org.za
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Off - Road Radio Association
Rina Stander
PO Box 12566 HATFIELD 0028
Tel 012 379-1715
Fax 012 377-3975
e-mail orra@aawdc.org |
The Off Road Radio Association (ORRA) is a
service
focus group of the AAWDC. It was formed to assist the AAWDC membership base in
complying with the regulatory requirements of the Independent Communications
Authority of South Africa (ICASA) when using two way radios.
The objectives of ORRA are to:
 | Provide two way radio communication
licenses on behalf of
ICASA to paid-up members of the clubs that are affiliated to the AAWDC. |
| Promote the use of radio licenses amongst the AAWDC
membership base. |
| To liaise and negotiate with ICASA on annual
licenses and
radio Frequency's. |
| Handle objectively technical queries on radio's and
frequency's from members. |
| Investigate and present off road frequency's to best suit
the AAWDC membership base. |
The Off Road Radio Association issues mainly 29mhz and VHF
Radio licenses. The application form and administration of the radio licenses is
handled by the ORRA Administrator.
Should you wish to apply for a radio license, and you are a paid
up member of the 4x4ATV Club, please download and fill in the document below
and return it with proof of payment to either the email address or fax number
listed on the form
PURCHASING A NEW RADIO
First determine what your 4x4 club uses, and what your needs are - AM (29Mhz) or VHF.
Then select an ICASA accredited and ORRA Associated radio dealer – refer www.aawdc.org.za
for a detailed list of dealers who have agreed to ensure the integrity of our licensing procedures.
Visit the dealer, discuss your choice with them, take the vehicle you want the radio fitted to, (if
not using a magnetic aerial) with you so that the technician can discuss aerial fitment / placement
etc
After you have made you decision, get a quotation which illustrates the make and serial number of the equipment to be purchased.
Download the ORRA application form from the website www.aawdc.org.za and complete the form. Forward the form to your club’s radio officer, who will sign the application and confirm your club membership. Remember to fill in the radio details you got from the dealer.
Pay the required license fee via EFT to the ORRA account and then fax/e-mail the completed form and copy of proof of payment to the ORRA office at 012
379-1715 or orra@aawdc.org.za Fees are payable per radio, per frequency.
Please allow 10 days for processing.
When you receive your license from ORRA you can return to the radio dealer. Produce the license, which will now entitle you to purchase and install the radio.
On the license received you will find your allocated call sign, e.g. J22. This call sign must be displayed on your vehicle. The recommended size is ± 75mm black on yellow sticker available from your local hardware store. Also ensure that the physical license card is kept in proximity of the radio, for ICASA / ORRA inspection at all times.
You will also receive an ORRA logo decal for your vehicle. You are now legally permitted to use your two
way radio.
PURCHASING AN ADDITIONAL FREQUENCY
If you already have an ORRA license on one of the frequencies and you want to purchase a
radio on a different frequency, all the above points are applicable.
ORRA_application_form[1].pdf
Please complete the form in Adobe and print out.
Sign the form and fax or mail
it to the address on the application form.
PLEASE NOTE: It is a criminal offence to be in
possession of
radio equipment which is capable of being operated on any frequency for which
you do not hold the appropriate license.
Details on the 2009 strategy for
this focus group can be downloaded
here
Icasa has issued ORRA with a
second frequency. Should you have paid your VHF Licence please
contact Frits (082 604-5812) for the re-programming of your radio. Please note
that only the Vertex Radio's can be Programmed.
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Channel |
Frequency |
Purpose |
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Ch.14 |
29.8725 |
General ORRA |
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Ch.15 |
29.8975 |
General ORRA |
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Ch.16 |
29.8850 |
General ORRA |
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Channel |
Frequency |
Purpose |
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1 |
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General ORRA |
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2 |
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Please
contact Frits Greger for Frequency |
Details for obtaining radio licences in neighboring
countries.
Namibia
General Manager
Namibian Communications Commission
56 Robert Mugabe Avenue
WINDHOEK
P/Bag 13309
WINDHOEK
Tel: 09264 61 22-2666
Fax: 09264 61 22-2790
www.ncc.org.na
(Forms obtainable on the web site).
Cost of license: R 50.00 Valid 6 months
Botswana
BTA ( Botswana Telecommunications Authorities)
Private Bag 00495,
GABORONE
Tel: 09267 395-7755
Fax: 09267 395-7976
Cost of license: P 110.00 Valid 6 months
29MHz Radio licences for Botswana can be
downloaded here www.bta.org.bw. For 29MHz
radio licenses in Namibia, call 09264-61-222 666. The club owns ten 29MHz licenses
for hire to club members.
Zambia
Zambia Communications Authority
Office of the Controller
P O Box 36871
LUSAKA
Tel: 092601 246702
Fax: 092601 246701/2
Cost of license: K 17554.00 (Approx: R 28.00)
Valid 6 months
Below are Radio's that are
sold by the Club, for the member's. Please phone the club's office for prices.
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