The 20th Annual "Treffen Amateurfunk Erzgebirge" - A Secret Success
While tourists flock to Saxony's Christmas markets, radio enthusiasts from across Europe secretly converge each October in Wolkenstein for what insiders call "The Woodstock of German Amateur Radio". This year's 20th anniversary event at the Gasthof zur Heinzebank saw record attendance, proving this tiny club punches far above its weight.
Why Radio Geeks Flock to This Mountain Hideaway
🎄 Festive Atmosphere: Where wooden nutcrackers meet cutting-edge SDR tech
📡 Altitude Advantage: Mountain-top locations boost signal reach across Europe
🤝 Cross-Club Collaboration: Jointly hosted by DARC and AATiS organizations
Meet the Power Couple Behind the Magic
Kerstin (DE5KUS) and Harald Schönwitz (DL2HSC) - The dynamic duo who:
• Transformed a local meet into Germany's premier radio gathering
• Blend traditional hospitality with technical innovation
• Welcome spouses - making this the most couple-friendly ham event
What Makes This Event Special
• No pressure, all fun: Unlike stuffy conferences, this is a true "treffen" (meet-up)
• Hands-on demos using the region's unique topography
• Legendary evening gatherings in the historic gasthof
How to Join the 2025 Celebration
📅 Save the Date: First weekend in October 2025
📍 Location: Same cozy Heinzebank hotel in Wolkenstein
📧 Contact: Ole Schaarschmidt (DO2OSW) at wolkensteiner@t-online.de
"We're keeping the Erzgebirge's technical heritage alive - one contact at a time," says Harald Schönwitz.
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