The HTC
The Helvetia Telegraphy Club (HTC) is a community dedicated to promoting the special interests of telegraphy. The club's goal is pursued by operating using the special call signs HB9HTC and HB9HC, through Morse Code practice transmissions, conducting courses for learning Morse Code, awarding a diploma upon passing a Morse Code exam, participation in CW contests, and through practical assistance among members.
Within the scope of the CW mode we also promote the homebrewing of equipment and antennas. Through the exchange of experience and events, as well as mutual help among members, we want to awaken and support interest in the building of devices as a privilege of being a radio amateur. We use the Q-code "QRP" to designate such small self-built projects more concisely. The HTC thereby represents the interests of a QRP club in Switzerland. "QRP parties" took place for many years; today we call these events "workshops".
Within the scope of the HTC, the NMD Commission organizes the NMD (National Mountain Day Contest) on behalf of the national organization USKA.
The HTC is a section of the USKA (Union of Swiss Shortwave Amateurs) and a member of the EUCW (European CW Association).
On September 15, 1980, 14 members founded the Telegraphy Club.
Today, the HTC consists of 170 active members spread throughout Switzerland. In addition, we are supported by some members who live in another country. Former presidents of our club include HB9AIY Karl, HB9BTS Herby, HB9UH Hans, HB9IRF Gerald, and HB9AFH Hugo.
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