4x4 Action Group

The following process is to be followed by NEW & EXISTING CLUB Members when applying for a ORRA Radio License (User Authority) for the 1st time:


Manny &/or IanDVL are the Radio Administrators for the 4x4 Action Group.

ORRA Radio License Application Procedure.

Procedure to apply for a license for your VHF radio with ORRA (Off-Road Radio Association):

1.Obtain Membership Certificate by following this procedure:
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=1992&p=44519#p44519

2. Print the ORRA application form (see link below).
www.orra.co.za/downloads/ORRA_application_form.pdf

3. Complete the form, scan it, scan the Membership Certificate & send both to Rina at admin@orra.co.za.

4. You will then be sent an invoice from ORRA.

The fee should be around R180 per year for the license (User Authority).

5. Pay the amount & send the PoP to admin@orra.co.za.

6. On receipt of your fees ORRA will issue you with a radio license and call sign. You will be sent a sticker and letter via post as well.

7. There is a 4x4AG Radio/ORRA users Whatsapp group, if you are not on the group & would like to be, contact Manny.

Remember to renew annually – you should receive a reminder, but it is your responsibility to remain licensed.

NEW Applications take 7 to 10 days.


If you need any assistance with the above, contact the club Radio Administrator via e-mail for more help.

Manny's Details:
admin@4x4actiongroup.co.za
082 453 1306 (WhatsApp Only)
Do NOT WhatsApp call me & definately do not leave a WhatsApp Voice note!

IanDVL's Details:
Ian De Villiers
iw.de.villiers@gmail.com
082 337 - 8910 (WhatsApp Only)

NB: There is no cheaper or easier way to obtain an ORRA License than; being a member of 4x4AG & following the procedure above.

The great thing with doing the radio license this way is that it's valid for South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. Getting the license from another forum doesn't get you access to other countries, only South Africa.

Pls add me on orra what's app group orra license up to date 0823711000

Also: Members - please refer this thread. If you are paid up, you can download your own membership certificates for ORRA.

viewtopic.php?f=21&t=1992

Paul#25 wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 20, 2022 6:16 pm

The great thing with doing the radio license this way is that it's valid for South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. Getting the license from another forum doesn't get you access to other countries, only South Africa.

It is actually not valid. You will still need your local paperwork - ie: CRAN / BOCRA.

But ORRA does assist in this regard. It takes two weeks though.

Paul#25 wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 20, 2022 6:16 pm

The great thing with doing the radio license this way is that it's valid for South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. Getting the license from another forum doesn't get you access to other countries, only South Africa.

No you have to atleast a month in advance of your Botswana trip send a email.to their authority to get a permission letter
Thete is a cost involve I had to pay for our Oppiepanne bots Zim trip

I just thought I'd add a comment here, for those of us wanting to add an extra radio to your setup. I enquired with Rina from ORRA yesterday to get clarity on whether I needed to purchase another license if I wanted to add a radio and the response was as follows:

You are allowed to register up to 4 VHF radios with us at no extra cost. (2 mobiles and 2 handhelds)