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
Discover Amateur Radio
For the curious, the interested, schools and media: what is amateur radio, how do I become a radio amateur, and what opportunities does the licence open?
For Radio Amateurs
For licensed operators: contests, awards, operation, training, emergency communications, technology and activities in Switzerland.
For Members
Exclusively for USKA members: HBradio archive, QSL service, calendar, HAM-Börse, documents and support.
Upcoming events
- 19SepGeneral Conference IARU R1 (Wien)
- 29SepEMC Level 1 Videoconference (DE) — SepOnline
- 10OctEmComm-Tagung 2026 BrüttenNotfunk-Zentrum Brütten (Festzelt)
- 17OctJOTA / JOTI
- 27OctEMC Level 1 Videoconference (DE) — OctOnline
- 31OctHamFest with SPK and Surplus Party
- 7NovSEC-Contest
- 14NovSWISS ARTG (AGM)
Latest news
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Important! Field Day 2026: Deadlines and rules for the logs
The antennas have been taken down, the QSOs are in the bag. But let’s be honest: who actually reads the entire set of regulations from A to Z before a contest? That’s exactly why we’ve picked out a few key points for the SSB Field Day 2026 …
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Successful 1st FACB Radio Festival
A full house at the SSA Sichern event.
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Brief report on the 6th EMC Level 1 video conference 2026
On Tuesday 25 August 2026, the 6th EMC Level 1 video conference of 2026 took place.
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A great honour for the USKA from ETH Zurich
Since December 2025, HBradio has been an integral part of the E-Periodica collection at the ETH Library.
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Emergency radio in Colombia: Please keep the frequencies clear!
Following the severe earthquake in Colombia, radio amateurs are ensuring emergency communications. The IARU is calling for radio discipline worldwide.
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A major success for HBBOTA
From 24 July to 2 August 2026, the HBBOTA management team organised the first Outdoor Radio Activity Week. The event proved very popular and far exceeded the organisers’ expectations.
