Any hams around here ? I'd be interested to get in touch with someone in the Romandie area.

Bring this thread back to life. Looking to see if there are any Ham Radio Operators on the board since this post.

Recently move here from US, I'm a 20 year licensed veteran, with interest in HF, predominantly Dxing and Contesting, as well as CW and RTTY modes.

Looking to network with others to find out operating logistices here; possiblity obtain Swiss call sign while getting re-engaged in the hobby.

Thanks and 73!

based solely on the number of antennas in his yard there is a ham just up from me in Mies

p.m me if interested and I'll let you know where.

Just airband, VHF/UHF.

Question: I have a US HAM license, is that piece of paper only good to wipe my arsch with over here, or can I operate a HAM radio over here too due to some sort of international agreement?
I never studied the rules beyond the US back when I took the test.

Cheers,
KI6ERY

Roger, November Seven Six Niner Mike Delta.

"Batman has you identified November Nine Mike Delta, squawk 4240 and pick up a heading of 110, maintain FL 220. You will be joined by two Swiss Air Force Hornets for an identification exercise."

In short: Yes! I got my offshore (kleine) license but could not be ars3d paying for a second license to talk the airwaves on a inland puddle of fresh water that I could almost shout across.

hi, i'm mostly swling on UHF/VHF for satellites.

anyone knows if its possible to get a license in a different language from the officials of this country? guess this is a sure shot No...

anyhow, perhaps later on we can organize a trip to this big HAM fair at the other side of lake constance:

http://www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.de/

73,
/f

this is a great idea! I can try to organize a trip as the date gets closer.

Great on working the birds! I worked via the famous OSCAR 13 before its declination to earth; using verticals and minimal wattage...easy bird..great bird it was. Sigh.

I have not found any infor regarding reciprocle license here in HB9 land.

lets keep in touch re: hamfest for possible outing.

73 and gud DX OMs, de Whiskey 2 Charlie Delta Radio

You should be able to operate here per reciprocle license agreement, just through a HB9 in front or back of your call.

73 de HB9/W2CDR

bringing this thread back on its feet!


1. the HAM fair in june (24-26):
http://www.hamradio-friedrichshafen....m-en/index.php

2. im looking for a aor ar5000 receiver (in case someone here has one)

anyone knows good radio related stores here in CH? i only know of lixnet.ch

cheers,
/f

Just an update to the thread. I have recently obtained a CH Ham Radio License via reciprocle agreement that acknowledging my U.S. License (Amateur Extra Class).

Most already holding a license would probably be able to do this per International treaty (CEPT). It was very simple, for me all is needed is a photo copy of the original license and an application which is located here:

http://www.bakom.admin.ch/themen/fre...x.html?lang=de

I did this via email to the OFCOM. I have the contact info just PM me for that.

I had the license in the mail about 3 days after sending the application in accompanied with a nice 100 CHF processing fee invoice. Very fast service I must admit. So now I have brandy new CH callsign. No expiration date noted which interesting (in the US its a renewal every 10 years for a small fee).

73 de HB9FGN aka W2CDR

Hah, I just applied for mine yesterday via email to OFCOM/BAKOM as well.

Hopefully it will be here in a few days also. Can't say the Swiss are not efficient.

Will post when it arrives ... 73 de Peter, HB9/VK2IT.

Did you get it?

I sure did, it arrived about 3 days later, forgot to post.

So now known as HB9FGQ as well as my native VK2IT :-)

Have USA general ham license...am N1kwv....understand can roam switzerland for 3 months with call HB9/N1KWV...??? as a visitor.
Now if staying longer....reading up above..can apply for "permanent"?? swiss licence..and this even without test? and what about code....would like to operate HF and not just uhf/vhf
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any ideas"

zurch3

Correct call is HB9/N1KWV Portable or ... Mobile.

Yes, once you have a permit to live in Switzerland, you may apply for a test-free reciprocal license. Which should be pretty much equivalent to your General Class. Cost is CHF 120.- each year.
73s JC

ok, thanks Capt.
Am actually a swiss citizen.....so, should be no problems.

Zurch3

You could exchange your license right away to HB9 with extra class priviledges w/o any additional tests. 120chf/year.