Germany's Most Picturesque Radio Hideout
Tucked away in a historic 16th-century mill in Groitzsch, the Pegau Radio Club (S38) proves amateur radio isn't just for basements and attics. Their 20-strong membership transforms this fairytale setting into a high-tech hub where Morse code echoes off ancient stone walls.
What Makes This Club Special?
🏰 Unique Location: Operating from the atmospheric Stadtmühle (City Mill)
🌍 Global Reach: Regular satellite and shortwave contacts from rural Saxony
💡 Experimental Spirit: Pioneering "funk mit licht" (optical communications)
Join Their Fortnightly Gatherings
📅 When: Every other Wednesday from 5 PM
📍 Where: Stadtmühle Groitzsch (yes, the actual mill!)
🔧 What Happens:
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Hands-on electronics workshops
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Antenna building sessions
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Contest strategy meetings
"We've made contacts to Antarctica from this mill - that's the magic of radio," beams club leader Falko Kohorst (DL2LQC).
Try Before You Buy
For newcomers, the club offers:
🎧 Guest Operator Program: Use their station if you lack equipment
📡 Satellite Demo Days: Learn to work amateur radio satellites
✉️ QSL Card Design Workshops: Create your own contact confirmations
Why Amateur Radio Still Matters
In an age of smartphones, S38 members prove radio:
• Works when networks fail (emergency comms)
• Reaches where cell towers don't
• Connects cultures through "wave friendships"
Want to visit? Email dl2lqc@darc.de or just show up - the mill's stone arches welcome all!
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