USKA – The Swiss Amateur Radio Organisation
USKA connects people interested in technology, radio operation, training and community.
Since 1929, the Union of Swiss Shortwave Amateurs has been the national association of radio amateurs in Switzerland. We promote technology, operation, training and emergency communications — and represent our members before authorities, partners and the public.
National network — around 50 sections across Switzerland
Technology and training — courses, exams, publications
Advocacy and community — liaison with OFCOM, IARU and partners
News
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HBradio 5/2026 is now available online
HBradio 5/2026 is now available online The latest issue of HBradio is now available to download. Highlights in this issue include: a moving interview with…
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Reminder: Emergency Radio Conference on 10 October 2026
Reminder: Emergency Radio Conference on 10 October 2026 Next Saturday is the big day: the USKA invites you to the EmComm Conference 2026 in Brütten….
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IARU Region 1 General Conference concludes
IARU Region 1 General Conference concludes Caption: The photograph shows the new Executive Committee and a number of IARU-R1 officials. From left to right, front…
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Event tip: ‘The Matrix meets Smith Chart’
Event tip: ‘Matrix meets Smith Chart’ A tuner in the shack or at the base – what really changes? How much power is lost in…
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USKA at the IARU Region 1 General Conference in Vienna
USKA at the IARU Region 1 General Conference in Vienna Markus HB9GXM, Bernard HB9ALH and Urs HB9BKT will continue to represent the USKA until 23…
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USKA’s new website is now online
USKA’s new website is now online The USKA has completely revamped its website at www.uska.ch.Andreas HB9BLA has led and implemented the entire project over the…
Upcoming events
- 10OctEmComm Conference 2026, BrüttenNotfunk-Zentrum Brütten (Festzelt)
- 17OctGerman International ARDF Championships (2 m / 80 m)Lichtenwald (DL)
- 17OctJOTA / JOTI
- 24OctARDF Training ClassicRaum AG/ZH
- 31OctHamFest with SPK and Surplus PartyZofingen
- 7NovSEC Contest
- 14NovSWISS ARTG (AGM)Brütten
- 15NovARDF TrainingRegion AG/ZH