One of my personal highlights during the HAM Radio in Friedrichshafen was presentation of the “Goldene DIG Ehrennadel” by the DIG secretary. I am very excited and grateful about this. Since I became member of this club back in 1978…
Anyone who has ever entered a major international contest probably worked K5ZD at one time or another. Randy is a great contester from whom we all can learn a lot. So, why not watch this Youtube movie and get some…
The sneak preview of the 3Y0J Bouvetøya 2023 DXPedition is online!
Throughout the month of April ’23, the UBA board members and its HF committee will air the special station OT23WARD celebrating World Amateur Radio Day which takes place in April. I’m part of the operator team. A commemorative certificate is…
The ARRL is honoring its volunteers. The “Volunteers On The Air (VOTA)” program runs through the year 2023. Depending on their “job” ARRL volunteers will get you some points, but regular members can boost your score too. As a Card…
If all goes as planned, Rockall Island, the #1 IOTA reference of Europe will be activated early June. The rock has only been activated twice and the demand will be huge. Here’s an interesting presentation about the 2023 DXPedition. Please…
During the recent DXpeditions (3Y0J and FT8WW) the DXCluster was abused by fake users, fake spots, fake callsigns and even been used to send out discriminating text towards individuals. We think this needs to stop right here and now. A…