An active radio community has established itself in Carinthia: Kärnten Funkt. The association brings amateur radio, CB radio, PMR and LoRa/Meshtastic together under one roof, now counts over 280 members — and has just launched a completely redesigned website.
What Does Kärnten Funkt Offer?
Four Radio Pathways — One Network
What makes Kärnten Funkt special is its broad approach. Rather than focusing solely on amateur radio, all available radio services are integrated:
- PMR-446: Entry from just €25, licence-free, for local and family communication
- CB Radio: Licence-free, 10–30 km range, for regional networking
- Amateur Radio: Worldwide communication across all bands and modes
- LoRa/Meshtastic: Digital messaging without infrastructure, energy-efficient and grid-independent
This approach makes the association attractive to people who don’t (yet) hold an amateur radio licence — getting started via PMR, CB radio or LoRa/Meshtastic is possible immediately.
Amateur Radio Courses
Kärnten Funkt regularly offers amateur radio courses in a hybrid format — online via Zoom plus in-person sessions in Villach. The next course is planned for late 2026/early 2027.
Club Station OE8XKX
The club station in Villach welcomes all visitors — even without a licence. You can listen, ask questions, observe live QSOs and try different modes. The equipment covers everything from HF through VHF/UHF to QO-100 satellite operation.
The New Website
The completely redesigned website kaernten-funkt.at offers:
- Overview of all radio pathways with getting-started guides
- Information about courses and events
- Extensive collection of tools and calculators for radio amateurs
- News and upcoming events
- Interactive map of repeaters in Carinthia
Whether you’re in Carinthia or anywhere in the DACH region (Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein), experienced or a complete newcomer — Kärnten Funkt offers an active and growing community.
73 – your oeradio.at editorial team
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