On Tuesday we had our first day “outside of the camp”. We split up in two teams, one went to the Hohenwerfen Castle, while the other ones got to visit Eisriesenwelt. After the activities were over, everyone got in the bus and switched with the other team.

At Hohenwerfen castle we followed a guided tour, after which we were able to witnessed the birdshow. Of course, a few members were in charge of the COTA station. They were using OE2YOTA/P to activate the castle using both WCA (OE-00215) and COTA (OE-20215) references. During the COTA activation, the other team was bringing a visit to the biggest ice-caves of Austria. With 1400 stairs inside the caves, we walked 2km in tempratures of just below 0°C. Of course, to get to the caves, we had to use the cable car and walk for about 45 minutes to get there.

An overview of all newsflash videos can be found at: YOTA 2016 Vimeo Channel

On Sunday June 17th, we had the famous International Evening. Every team brought some food and drinks from their home country for the others to taste. We planned this evening in the beginning of the week to “break the ice” for the youngsters so they get to know eachother even better. Want to know what an International Evening looks like? Have a look at this newsflash!

An overview of all newsflash videos can be found at: YOTA 2016 Vimeo Channel

On Monday we learned about HAMNET and saw how to set up 5GHz links together with Kurt, OE1KBC. The 2nd activitiy for that day was a hands-on lecture on APRS, while some others finished their WSPR boards. Another great day here in Austria!

An overview of all newsflash videos can be found at: YOTA 2016 Vimeo Channel

On the 2nd day of YOTA Austria, we made some antenna’s, had fun with WSPR beacons and of course the international evening (which will get its own newsflash later this week).

An overview of all newsflash videos can be found at: YOTA 2016 Vimeo Channel

YOTA Austria has officially begun, here’s a rundown of the first day.

An overview of all newsflash videos can be found at: YOTA 2016 Vimeo Channel

The Austrian Team will be creating a newsflash video every day during the YOTA Camp in Austria. Here’s a little teaser of what’s to come. Stay tuned for more!

An overview of all newsflash videos can be found at: YOTA 2016 Vimeo Channel