The Underground Radio Revolution
Deep in Saxony's legendary Silver Road region, the Olbernhau Radio Club (S49) is making waves far beyond the Erzgebirge mountains. From their base in a sports club barrack, these radio enthusiasts are:
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Preserving Germany's mining heritage through special broadcasts
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Running three (!) club stations (DL0OLB, DK0ERZ, DL0WFF)
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Pioneering environmental radio activism with their World Flora Fauna station
Why Radio Nerds Are Flocking Here
⚒️ Unique Theme: "Mining & Radio" project connects industrial history with modern tech
🌍 Eco-Conscious Comms: DL0WFF station promotes nature conservation
📡 Altitude Advantage: Mountainous terrain boosts their signal reach
Mark Your Calendar!
🗓️ May 17, 2025: Don't miss their Tag der offenen Tür (Open Day) featuring:
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Live demonstrations of vintage mining-era radio gear
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Hands-on digital modes tutorials
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Guided tours of their impressive antenna farm
How to Tune In
📻 Calling Frequencies:
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Weekdays: 144.750 MHz
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Weekends: 145.575 MHz (special "mountain frequency")
💻 Digital Presence:
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Full website: www.ov-s49-olbernhau.de
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Active Facebook group (search: DARC Ortsverband S49 Olbernhau)
Meet the Master Miner of Radio
Club leader Detlef Steyer (DO1CS) and his team offer:
🔧 Technical workshops in their sports barrack HQ
📜 Special "Silberstraßendiplom" award for dedicated operators
🌱 Environmental radio initiatives through DL0WFF
"We're digging deeper than ever - both into our mining roots and radio's future," says Steyer.
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