📡 DX Weather Week 25/2026: SFI 128 — Calm After the Storm, Sporadic-E Peak and Stable Bands
Week 25 / 2026 | June 15 – 21 | SFI 128 | SSN 40 | A 16 | K 2 | X-Ray B6.2 Summary Calm after the storm. Following last week's G3 storm, the geomagnetic field settles markedly: NOAA expects quiet to slightly unsettled conditions throughout week 25 (Kp 2–3, Ap 5–8).
📡 futureGEO: The Future of Geostationary Amateur Radio Satellites After QO-100
Since February 2019, QO-100 on Es'hail-2 has proven that geostationary amateur radio satellites work — and work brilliantly. Thousands of radio amateurs across Europe, Africa, and Asia use the narrowband and wideband transponders daily for SSB QSOs, data transmission, and even DATV b…
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This page has been automatically translated. Errors may occur. Reading time: 2 min Table of Contents What Is futureGEO? The Vision: Global Coverage Proposed Transponders and Frequencies Experimental Payloads Timeline and Current Status futureGEO vs. QO-100 Ground Station Requirements How to Get Involved Transparency Notice Since February 2019, QO-100 on Es’hail-2 has proven that geostationary […]
📡 TETRA on BrandMeister: TetraPack.Online Brings Professional Digital Radio to Amateur Radio
Most radio amateurs know BrandMeister as the world's largest DMR network. But since 2024, there's a new family member: TetraPack.
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📡 Learning CW in 2026: Modern Training Methods with Apps, Web Tools, and AI
Morse code is the oldest digital mode in amateur radio – and one of the most fascinating. CW (Continuous Wave) works with minimal power, gets through where other modes fail, and has a worldwide community that's more active than ever.
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This page has been automatically translated. Errors may occur. Reading time: 3 min Table of Contents Why Learn CW? Best Learning Methods Koch Method (recommended!) Farnsworth Method Video: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners Apps and Online Tools 1. LCWO – Learn CW Online 2. MorseFleet – oeradio.at CW Trainer 3. More Recommended Tools Hardware: Keys and […]
📡 Aviation Radio and ADS-B: Tracking Aircraft with RTL-SDR
Transparency Notice This article was researched and written with the assistance of AI (Claude, Anthropic). The editorial team has reviewed and edited all content.
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This page has been automatically translated. Errors may occur. Reading time: 1 min Transparency Notice This article was researched and written with the assistance of AI (Claude, Anthropic). The editorial team has reviewed and edited all content. Despite careful review, occasional inaccuracies may occur — we welcome corrections via email to [email protected]. You might also […]
📡 DX Weather Week 24/2026: SFI 141 — G3 Storm Ahead, Aurora Chance and Strong Second Half
Week 24 / 2026 | June 8 – 14 | SFI 141 | SSN 124 | A 36 | K 2 | X-Ray C1.2 Summary Warning: G3 storm ahead! NOAA forecasts a strong geomagnetic storm reaching Kp 7 (G3 class) for Sunday/Monday (June 8–9).
📡 HAM RADIO Friedrichshafen 2026: Europe’s Largest Amateur Radio Exhibition
From June 26 to 28, 2026, Europe's largest and most significant amateur radio exhibition will take place in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance – HAM RADIO. For Austrian radio amateurs, it's the must-attend event of the year: marvel at the latest equipment, meet manufacturers, discuss technic…
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This page has been automatically translated. Errors may occur. Reading time: 6 min Table of Contents What is HAM RADIO? What to Expect Exhibitors and New Products The Flea Market – Europe's Largest! Innovation Zone Lectures and Workshops Special Programs 2026 Travel from Austria From Salzburg (Closest!) From Vienna From Graz On-Site Accommodation Campsite Directly […]
📡 When Your First QSO Goes Up in Smoke — and It’s Not Even Your Radio
The year is 2025. OE8LUA is a freshly licensed ham and a total rookie when it comes to choosing the right equipment.
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📡 When One Person Brought a Local Chapter Back to Life
There was a time when the Hermagor district was radio-silent. Amateur radio operators existed, yes, but the local chapter ADL805 was little more than a name on paper.
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📡 EMC for Radio Amateurs: Finding and Fixing Interference
EMC — Electromagnetic Compatibility — is one of the biggest practical topics for radio amateurs. Whether the S-meter on 40 m constantly reads S7 with nobody transmitting, the neighbours complain about TV interference, or a new LED lamp contaminates all of HF: EMC problems are ubiquitous.
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This page has been automatically translated. Errors may occur. Reading time: 2 min Table of Contents What Is EMC? The Most Common Interference Sources Identifying Interference SDR as an Interference Analyser Eliminating Interference Ferrite Cores and Snap-on Ferrites Common-Mode Chokes (Baluns) Grounding and Bonding When Your Station Causes Interference Legal Situation in Austria EMC Checklist […]
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