QSO Buddy: Practice radio conversations interactively

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You finally want to speak confidently into the microphone? QSO Buddy is your interactive trainer for amateur radio conversations (QSOs). Learn step by step how a typical radio conversation works – from the CQ call to the farewell at 73.

Why QSO Buddy?

Many newcomers have respect for the first QSO. What am I saying? In what order? What do all these abbreviations mean? QSO Buddy takes away this uncertainty:

  • Observe mode – Watch complete QSOs and learn the processes
  • Guided mode – Choose from predefined answers and learn through feedback
  • Various scenarios – From casual chat to POTA/SOTA activations
  • Learn Q groups – Integrated glossary with all important Q codes

Scenarios for every occasion

QSO Buddy offers various realistic scenarios:

  • 🗣️ Casual QSO – The classic chat on the frequency
  • 🏕️ POTA/SOTA – Quick contacts for outdoor activations
  • 🏆 Contest – Lightning-fast exchanges in the competition
  • 📻 Relay QSO – Local communication via repeater
  • 🛰️ Satellite QSO – Contacts via QO-100
  • 🌍 DX contacts – connections over long distances

Features

  • German and English available
  • Enter your own call sign and name
  • Notes and explanations for each step
  • Q Group Glossary with Progress Tracking
  • Works in the browser, no installation required
  • Dark mode for relaxed practice
  • Free and ad-free

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