Amateur radio operator Daniel, DOK N52, DARC
I always like to have a picture of the ham I’m talking to and also a little background, that’s why I created this page. On pixelfriedhof.com you can find my blog about technology, travel, photography and much more. Feel free to visit.
Total QSOs
2051
SSB QSOs
376
FM QSOs
90
RTTY QSOs
61
FT8+FT4 QSOs
1366
PSK QSOs
7
CW QSOs
71
JS8 QSOs
0
I have created a WordPress plugin to display realtime data from Wavelog. You can find it here.
Logging nearly daily on QRZ.com, eQSL LoTW while I actually like paper QSL cards most via Bureau or Direct. When sending direct, please include Self-adressed envelope (SASE). No need to include any kind of money or stamps. Sending QSL cards is a culture based on reciprocity. When I receive a card by post, I reply to it. At no cost.
QSL by postal mail:
Daniel Beckemeier
Kiefernweg 1
32457 Porta Westfalica
Germany
QSL via Bureau:
DARC (German amateur radio club)
DOK N52
My parents Ralf (DL8YDP SK) and Ulrike (DL5YDN SK) both operated as hams during the 80s, 90s, and later on. As a kid I was always fascinated about the possibility to communicate around the world, using only a radio. It must have been that time that sparked interest in me for wireless communication, IT and technical stuff. I remember countless hours of talking about radios and technologies with my friend Dieter (DL7XPY/SK and SM7XPY/SK), while sitting at his ham-shop backroom desk, drinking coffee. That must have infected me with HF and amateur radio. In my twenties I worked as an instructor for marine communications on VHF, HF, Inmarsat and so on and thus am certified with SRC, LRC and UBI. Later, I found my profession in IT, where I am now head of one of the IT departments at the worlds largest terminal block manufacturer. I assume that my radio amateur parents and their enthusiasm for technology and radio have shaped my professional technical career. And I’m happy to get in contact with you guys, sharing this beautiful hobby.
In January 2024, I passed my exam for the German Class E license at the Federal Network Agency in Hanover. In May 2025, I then successfully passed the exam for the highest German amateur radio license class, the Class A license in Dortmund. I changed my callsign accordingly from DO8YDP to DL8YDP.
DL8YDP, DANIEL
Me as DO8YDP, 16th Jan 2024 at the day of my E-Class-Exam. Operating in the same attic room my parents used to work from. In the summer month I take the equipment to my office room as the attic is way too hot then.
MY RIG
Yaesu FT-991A, 6m Maas 1/2 wave dipole, Diamond x30 underrroof. Since April 2024 I put up my endfed multiband antenna for 10m, 15m, 20m, 40m, 80m.
DL8YDP (SK 2021)
My father Ralf (DL8YDP SK) operating in 1988.
DL5YDN (SK 2025)
My mother Ulrike (DL5YDN SK) operating in 1987.
OFFROAD TRAVEL
In the summer, you find us traveling Europe with Defender and rooftent.
WE LOVE GREECE
Food, people, hospitality – Greece is our favourite place to be.
KAISER WILHELM MONUMENT
My hometown Porta Westfalica, JO42lf, with it’s famous Kaiser Wilhelm monument.
SHACK-DOGS TRUFFLE AND PELLE
Always on air – with their farts.
During this year’s Fieldday, the August night turned surprisingly cold – time for a new outdoor jacket. Inspired by Gunnar (DA6GUN) and his custom callsign patch, I created my own featuring my Defender, callsign, and DARC logo. Find the patch links and my Photoshop template here.
For some time now, I have wanted to use my Xiegu G90 portably—whether for POTA, emergency radio, or simply for casual operation on the go. Now the project is complete: my own Go-Box in a B&W Outdoor Case Type 3000.
Recently I received a very special surprise: my dear friend OM Peter, DA6PS, gave me his Xiegu G90!
One of the main challenges for active amateur radio operators is keeping track of QSO statistics—whether for total QSOs, modes, or year-to-date counts—especially when managing multiple stations. That’s why I created import_wavelog_qsos_to_io.Broker, a JavaScript script that runs in ioBroker and automatically retrieves, aggregates, and writes QSO statistics from Wavelog via their API.
This weekend it was time again – the annual Fieldday of OV N52 took place, as usually at the quarry in Röntorf. From Friday to Sunday we set up our tents, outdoor pavillions, campers and stations, stayed overnight, and of course spent plenty of time on the air.
Anyone who has ever tried to send APRS objects or position beacons directly from a PC is familiar with the problem: many tools seem outdated, complex, or difficult to configure. This is exactly where my new web application comes in: a new lightweight, browser-based solution for managing and sending APRS objects and beacons – without any unnecessary baggage.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve finally completed a long-awaited project: a comprehensive renovation and technical upgrade of my main shack in the attic. As many of you know, I operate two shacks – one in the conservatory, which I use mostly during the summer months for quick and easy access to local VHF/UHF nets, and my primary shack in the attic, which is ideal for focused operation during the colder half of the year. This attic shack has now received a much-needed overhaul – both technically and ergonomically.
In May 2025, the moment finally arrived: After dedicated preparation, I successfully passed the German Class A license exam at the Federal Network Agency in Dortmund. With that, I was able to change my callsign from DO8YDP to DL8YDP – a long-awaited goal achieved.
You have integrated a logo or image with UVMOD, but after flashing, no logo is displayed on the Quansheng UV-K5(8) when it is switched on. Then simply use these troubleshooting steps.
How to always have the correct UTC time in front of us in the radio shack: Digital Awtrix pixelclock with NTP synchronization.
