Author: DO8YDP

I couldn’t answer that question myself for a long time. I thought “Hey both signals travel at the same speed of light, why is there a difference?”. So I wrote this memo to myself (and maybe others) trying to answer that question once and for all.

I began to read about space and satellite operations a few months ago. Really interesting stuff, but I didn‘t have the right equipment for it. Until last week and so I started contacting the ISS repeater without success. One week later I found my stupid mistake. An overview of how to start and what errors to avoid.

Switching from Cloudlog to Wavelog: Why Wavelog is the better logbook software for amateur radio. Improved installation, better performance and user-friendly features make Wavelog my first choice.

On 3 October 2024, companies, clubs and institutions across Germany will open their doors to young visitors as part of the Doors Open with the Mouse 2024 campaign with the …

While FT8 has revolutionized the way we make quick and efficient contacts, I often find myself yearning for more meaningful exchanges. That’s where JS8Call comes into play—a digital mode that combines the robustness of FT8 with the richness of free-text communication. Let’s dive into why JS8Call is a game-changer and how it can enhance your amateur radio experience.

When browsing social networks like Facebook or Reddit these days, I see many Hams ranting and being grumpy about the downtime of ARRLs Logbook of the world. People are demanding faster recovery times, more communication towards the issue and ask themselves and their communities the question if they should instead change over to a different QSL-exchange platform. I cannot even begin to understand this actionism, the frustration and the lack of understanding, and here is why:

With the publication of the Third Ordinance amending the Amateur Radio Ordinance of 27 May 2024, the use of the frequencies of the 6m band will no longer be tolerated for holders of licence class E.