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HackRF Portapack Maymem H4M
The discovery I am constantly looking for interesting devices, kits, etc. During my online research I came across the PortaPack Mayhem MH4 – a promising SDR system for technology enthusiasts. After ordering, a waiting period…
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How POTA fever caught us
Last year, after POTA fever caught me and my XYL Sandra, OE4SLC, I attempted my first activation right near our QTH. Equipped with the JPC-12 antenna and the IC-705 with 10W power, we went out…
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Martin OE8KKK – The veteran of the Carinthian QRGs
There are names that are not only well known in amateur radio, but are almost legendary. One of them is undoubtedly Martin, “da Tino” OE8KKK, a man whose reputation resonates far beyond the borders of…
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Emergency power supply with discarded batteries
For our project “2nd Life for GEL batteries” we converted two 140Ah GEL batteries from a UPS system. These batteries, which had to be replaced due to their age, should be given a second chance…
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Track air traffic live: SDRangel & RTL-SDR as ADS-B receivers
At the flea market in Vienna Aderklaa, in addition to the sale of used goods, there was also an interesting conversation with the radio amateur OE3LCR. He explained how to receive aircraft data inexpensively using…
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Experiments with self-sufficient power supply for our radio station
After repowering our roof PV system after 10 years of operation, a few older PV modules remained that are ideal for experiments and craft projects, such as the emergency power supply for our radio systems.…
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Common Mode Current Indicator for Shortwave
This project article describes step by step the construction of a sheath wave indicator that shows directly on the coaxial cable whether sheath waves are being generated. When sheath waves occur, an LED lights up.…
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New tools on our website
We are pleased to introduce you to a number of useful tools and calculators on our website! These new features are specifically designed for radio amateurs and help to perform calculations, understand radio conditions and…
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Turn old into new – recycle batteries and use them for radio activities
Recycling is worth it! Our amateur radio club Spittal Drau has impressively proven this. At the beginning of this year, one of our members received a special gift basket from a radio amateur friend from…
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Simple Strain Relief for Cables
In this guide I want to report on the ultimate strain relief, which is excellently suited for coaxial cables and all other types of cables. The strain relief is excellently suited for relieving coaxial cables…
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Build Guide: 80-Metre Dipole
In this article I describe the construction of a sturdy and powerful dipole antenna for the 80-metre band, specifically optimised for operation on 3.7 MHz in the SSB range. With good materials and precise tuning,…
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Project: Frank-N-Stein radio devices USB charger
Sometimes you are faced with the problem that a radio has lost its charger or is defective. The “Frank-N-Stein” project created exactly such a case. An old radio without a charger was equipped with a…
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Self-sufficient radio weekend in the Hohe Tauern
We are invited to spend the Pentecost weekend in a hunting lodge in the Carinthian Hohe Tauern. We are Sabine OE5SLE and I Manfred OE5MBP. Sabine discovered Bergfunken 4 years ago after getting her license,…
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Insight into the BrandMeister DMR network functions
The Dobratsch converter (OE8XFK) is integrated into the BrandMeister network (https://brandmeister.network/?page=device&id=232895). The BrandMeister DMR network offers many functions. The role of the BrandMeister dashboard The BrandMeister dashboard (brandmeister.network) is the central control tool for radio…
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SOTA initial activation OE/KT-411 Krobather Berg
On August 14, 2024, Michael, OE8YML, and his daughter Tamara set off to the Krobather Berg (OE/KT-411) to be activated for the first time as part of the SOTA program. The ascent began in Paindorf…
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SOTA initial activation OE/KT-411 Krobather Berg
On August 14, 2024, Michael, OE8YML, and his daughter Tamara set off to the Krobather Berg (OE/KT-411) to be activated for the first time as part of the SOTA program. The ascent began in Paindorf…
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SOTA Activation of the Danielsberg in the Mölltal Valley
On 9 August 2024, OE8YML (Michi) and OE8CXC (Sergio) set off on an exciting SOTA activation of the Danielsberg in the Mölltal valley. The summit, known for its fantastic views and easy accessibility, provided the…
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Voice Bot via Digital Modes: The Future of Radio?
In a groundbreaking development, amateur radio operator Michael DC9VQ has made Nunu NARSPT‘s DMRBot available to the general public made. This exciting news was successfully tested using the Dobratsch repeater (OE8XFK). But what exactly makes…
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POTA activations Schütt and Dobratsch
The recent POTA activations by Michael OE8YML at the AT-0112 Schütt – Graschelitzen and AT-0016 Dobratsch sites were a complete success. Michael was able to activate both parks via SSB on shortwave, once again demonstrating…
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POTA park activation Görtschacher Moos – Obermoos
Michi OE8YML was able to successfully carry out the POTA activation Görtschacher Moos (Park AT-0091 Görtschacher Moos – Obermoos) in the Gailtal on September 17th, 2023. This POTA activation Görtschacher Moos was not only a…
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wiki.echtcool.net – Karl’s Workshop on the Web
There are radio amateurs who operate. And there are radio amateurs who build, measure, solder, mill, program, repair – and then document it all properly. Karl from Tretram, OE8JHK, clearly belongs to the second category.…
