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Bulletin 06/2025

Bulletins in English 

From January 2025 onwards, in addition to Finnish and Swedish versions, bulletins in English are published once a month to the SRAL webpage. If you have any content, news or information that you would like to be included in the bulletin, please contact the office by email (toimisto@nullsral.fi). 

 IARU Jahtimestarikisa 2025

SRAL will participate in the IARU HF World Championship contest from July 12th to 13th. Our own HQ station can be supported by you too! Find out more on the SRAL webpage.

Aurora25 will be held in July 2025

SRAL’s member clubs organise a summer camp for radio amateurs every summer in different locations around Finland. The aim is to bring together members of the League. During the camp you can relax and enjoy nature whilst also attending programmes related to the hobby, such as presentations, flea markets and workshops. This year, on 17th to 20th July, the camp will take place in Revontuli (The Northern Lights Resort, Revontulentie 1, 41500 Hankasalmi). The Aurora25 camp in Central Finland will be organised by Keski-Suomen Radioamatöörit OH6AD. This is a great opportunity to spend time in rural Finland, meet up like minded hobbyists and get to know League’s activities and personnel better. For more information you can contact OH6AD or SRAL’s office (toimisto@nullsral.fi)

OH6AD has launched the camp’s official webpage (in English) where you can find news and more information on the programme and accommodation. HamiGolf takes place on Friday 18th July, you can contact Saku OH2WC for more information on this golf event (sakuoh2wc@nullgmail.com).  Old timer coffee event takes place on Saturday 19th July at 1PM. 

July and August ham radio events

A traditional flea market is organised in Petäjävesi, Central Finland on Saturday 5th July. This event focuses on antique and vintage electronics. The museum and the area are free entry, the parking is also free. The café is open during the event. If you wish to sell your old radios, phones, televisions, or other related items, the fee is 15 euros. You can find the contact details and more information in Finnish from Petäjäveden Radio- ja Puhelinmuseo webpage.

Kuopion Seitoset OH7AA organises a summer outing on Saturday 2nd August. The event takes place in Kuopio, Northern Savonia and the address is Tikkalantie 6, Kuopio. There will be a flea market, a barbecue, as well as hanging out with like-minded radio amateurs. The programme is updated to OH7AA’s webpage.

Hämeenlinnan Radioamatöörit, OH3AA, organises an open flea market at their club house in Hakapellontie, Hämeenlinna, Tavastia Proper. This popular event is on Sunday 24th August. Aside from the flea market, there will be festivities to commemorate the club’s 70th anniversary. For more information, see the club’s webpage. 

Contests 

You can find information on upcoming contests at the end of each bulletin in Finnish. “Kilpailukalenterit” section features the latest in the contest world! 

FAQ:

How do I become a member of SRAL?

Information about membership and a link to the membership application form (in Finnish and Swedish) can be found here

How can I book a radio amateur exam?

You can directly contact an examiner to arrange an exam time and location. The contact details and locations of qualification examiners can be found on the qualification examiners’ page.

How do I update my contact information or changes to my amateur radio license?

You can submit updates online using this form (in Finnish and Swedish). Alternatively, you can email (toimisto@nullsral.fi) or call the office +358 9562 5973.

What services does SRAL offer to members?

  • The office is able to provide information and guidance
  • Webshop with discount prices to members
  • Radioamatööri magazine
  • Qualification exams
  • QSL service
  • Membership site: members.sral.fi
  • Automatic amateur radio stations: automatic.sral.fi
  • Radioamateur Wiki: https://wiki.sral.fi/
  • Remote stations

For any questions, please contact the SRAL office via email (toimisto@nullsral.fi) or by phone (+358 9562 5973) during service hours. In 2024 the service hours of the office are on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 AM to 3 PM and on Thursdays and Fridays from 9 AM to 3 PM. On Wednesdays the phone service and the office are closed.

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