Become a member of the USKA
Become a member of the Union of Swiss Shortwave Radio Amateurs — the national association of Swiss radio amateurs with around 3,300 members.
Your benefits as a member
Benefit from specialist knowledge, training, a sense of community and a wide range of services relating to amateur radio.
Help when you need it
Antenna licences, EMC interference, regulatory or technical queries: you can draw on the USKA’s expertise. A single difficult case can more than justify the annual membership fee.
Knowledge and professional development
HBradio six times a year, webinars, specialist groups, courses and other offers keep you up to date with the latest technical developments.
Community and contacts
Through the regional USKA sections and collective members (clubs and associations), you’ll meet radio amateurs in your region and specialists in your areas of interest – from HF to satellites and digital modes right through to new technologies.
Services for radio operation
QSL service, diplomas, contests, the members’ area and other offers support you in your hobby.
And together we can achieve more
Many of the benefits of amateur radio cannot be taken for granted: frequencies, opportunities for antenna construction, building your own transmitters and a reasonable regulatory framework must be continually advocated for and defended.
The USKA takes on this task in dealings with authorities and international organisations.
With your membership, you benefit personally – whilst ensuring that amateur radio remains possible for years to come.Become a member
As an active member, you gain access to the USKA’s services whilst supporting the representation of amateur radio’s interests in Switzerland.
Other membership types
| Membership | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Active member | CHF 80 |
| Collective member | from CHF 80 |
| International member | CHF 80 |
| Passive member (without call sign) | CHF 80 |
| Family member | CHF 45 |
| Young people / active members in education (up to 25) | CHF 20 |
| HBradio subscription | CHF 70–95 |
Additional annual postage charges for HBradio: CEPT international CHF 85 / overseas CHF 95 .
What your membership also enables
With your membership fee, the USKA also supports the next generation and the future of the hobby: training new radio amateurs, TecDay school visits and other projects that inspire young people and schools to take an interest in amateur radio.
Registration
The form below is processed directly by the USKA Secretariat. You will receive confirmation and payment details within two weeks. Membership becomes active upon receipt of payment.
Any questions?
If you have any questions, you can contact the USKA Secretariat at ✉ sekr@uska.ch or by post:
USKA — Union of Swiss Shortwave Amateurs
Bahnhofstrasse 26
5000 Aarau