VERON Afdeling 47 – Zeeuws-Vlaanderen: A Thriving Amateur Radio Community

Welcome to VERON Afdeling 47 – Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, an active and long-standing group of amateur radio enthusiasts in the Zeeuws-Vlaanderen region. The chapter's club call sign, frequently heard during their activities, is PI4ZVL.

PI3ZVL Repeater

The chapter manages the PI3ZVL 2-meter FM repeater, which operates on an output frequency of 145.600 MHz and an input frequency of 145.000 MHz. The repeater is also accessible via EchoLink, with the node being PI3ZVL-r / 873342.

The repeater itself is a Yaesu DR-1X equipped with a custom-built controller utilizing SVXLINK software by Tobias SM0SVX. The entire system runs on a Raspberry Pi 3 and is connected to Hamnet (a high-speed IP network for amateur radio) via a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The repeater is formally housed under the Stichting Amateurradio Repeater Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (Amateur Radio Repeater Zeeuws-Vlaanderen Foundation).

Weekly Radio Round

A weekly radio round is held every Sunday at 11:30 AM, accessible via the repeater and EchoLink. This round serves to update participants on the latest chapter developments and news within the amateur radio hobby. The round leaders alternate between Adri PA3DLO and Menno PC4C.

For the latest news, you can also follow their Facebook page.

Chapter Meetings

Chapter meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of every month in Axel.

• Location: Scouting "De Vier Ambachten," Sportlaan 13, Axel.
• Time: The doors open at 7:30 PM, and the meetings begin at 8:00 PM.

Meetings offer various activities:

• Diverse lectures.
• QSL card service.
• Opportunities to exchange experiences.
• Informal and friendly conversations (QSO) about the hobby.

Outdoor Activities

In addition to the regular meetings, the chapter organizes several outdoor activities throughout the year:

• Foxhunts (on the 2-meter band).
• Field Days.
• Lighthouse and Mill weekends.

Welcoming Newcomers

The chapter extends a warm welcome to everyone, whether you are a beginning amateur radio operator, a returning amateur, or simply a listener (SWL). Membership in the VERON national organization is not mandatory to participate, but supporting the local chapter is always appreciated.