In Zagreb we met Emil (9A9A) to visit one of the world leading Ham Radio Contest stations. To see this station is like visiting a Formula One racing team, or the opportunity to sail a Americas Cup yacht!
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| The short wave radio communication antenna farm @ sunset |
Using radio waves you can contact any location world wide without using any infrastructure in between. This makes this 100 years old technology that fascinating.
See: What is a Ham Radio Contest?
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| Parking in front of the 40 meters high antenna towers |
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| Emil 9A9A, DXer and Contester, one of the founders and active member at 9A1A contest station. |
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| Tuning to the right frequency to receive worldwide communication |
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| short wave radio |
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| Young enthusiast Flo OE3FTA performing the “CQ worldwide” contest |
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| 48 hours of operation needs 3 shifts with concentrated radio amateurs |
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| SCC WW RTTY Contest 2016. L to R : 9A7RA, 9A5AEV, 9A3WW, 9A7QQ, 9A7PP, 9A5PL |
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| Winning youngster team in front of the wall of fame of 9A1A! |
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| BBQ break for the not operating shift |
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| BBQ operators |
