DL8YDP HAM Radio station, JO42LF, Germany
Operated in memory of my father Ralf (former DL8YDP SK) and mother Ulrike (DL5YDN SK)
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ever tried to send APRS objects or position beacons directly from a PC is familiar with the problem: many tools seem outdated, complex, or difficult to configure.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.
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.
Wordpress plugin, that retrieves Wavelog data via API and displays the QSO numbers per operating mode via shortcodes in Wordpress.
If you try to upload QSOs to LoTW with the ‘Propagation Mode’ ‘Terrestrial or atmospheric repeater or transponder’, you will not be able to upload them to LoTW.
Today I did something special – I uploaded the logbook of our amateur radio club station DF0VL to qrz.com. The exciting thing about it? This logbook goes all the way back to 1982! A few amateur radio operators will have been surprised to suddenly receive confirmations for QSOs since 1982 in 2024.
2024 was the year of the Northern Lights – at least if you live in northern Germany. In May and October, we were able to marvel at this extremely rare celestial spectacle in Germany. In October, I took advantage of the auroras to use overreach in the 2m band.
Enthusiastic little amateur radio operators establish international radio contacts and hunt for radio beacons. On 3 October, our amateur radio club Vlotho N52 once again opened its doors for the …