QTH: Hassberge district · Lower Franconia, GermanyScroll ↓
About us
Born from an idea — we are back!
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We are the CB Funkfreunde Hassberge. All of us were already active on CB radio back in the 1980s; some of us stopped in the nineties. But various circumstances brought us back to our old hobby. You can now find us on channel 34 FM / 27.345 MHz. Today we can pursue our childhood dreams better and more effectively than ever — and we intend to go full throttle when it comes to CB radio.
We also plan to get involved in private emergency radio, so that we can react quickly across the Hassberge region and beyond in the event of a disaster such as a blackout — or a flood like the one in the Ahr valley.
What good is the best mobile phone when the cell towers are down? What good is the authorities' digital radio when it fails in a disaster? Nothing. That is when analogue CB radio becomes vitally important.
What many people do not know: the emergency radio service run by licensed amateurs, who staff the district offices in a crisis, is responsible exclusively for government communications — not for the civilian population. And that is where good old CB radio comes into play, along with the people who still operate it. Namely: us!
QSL — Confirmed by mail
Come on by — we are on the air.
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The CB Funkfreunde Hassberge want to grow and unite as many CB operators in the Hassberge region as possible — because for us, it matters to be heard and to listen. Every QSO, every DX is a joy to us. That is why we decided to revive the tradition of the QSL card!
Every member of the CB Funkfreunde has their own QSL card — and there is one for the whole group: traditionally printed and ready to be sent by letter. How to get one is explained in our QSL card gallery. And of course we are happy about every QSL card that finds its way back to us!
If you feel like it and happen to be travelling through the Hassberge: just give us a call on 34 FM — 27.345 MHz. There are almost always stations QRV …
Hello DX brothers worldwide! We, the CB Funkfreunde Hassberge, love DX and are therefore on different channels and frequencies. No matter whether FM, AM or SSB — the hunt for a DX is what makes the radio hobby really interesting. We deliberately chose CB radio: even though as a radio amateur you can make DX connections on other bands every day, we consciously chose CB radio. Thanks to experts like Hans Müller (Kucha Hans) and Gerhard Maurer, old and new CB radios are back on the frequency perfectly.
We are CB radio operators with heart and soul — and we remain CB radio operators! So if you have had a DX with one of us and would like to exchange QSL cards, write to cbdxclub@gmail.com: put skip, operator name and address in the email, and our QSL cards will reach you by post. Old school is still the best school. Thank you and happy DX!
Your DX Brothers of the CB Funkfreunde Hassberge
Our voice is stronger.
CB Funkfreunde Hassberge — 27.345 MHz
QRV every Sunday
Our rounds
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Count us in!
SUN — 10:00Channel 8 USB
Bayernrunde
Every Sunday morning from 10:00 you can hear the Bayernrunde — the Bavarian round — on channel 8 USB. You can take part actively or simply listen in to hear who is on. If you cannot receive the round directly, several WebSDRs have you covered!
We, the CB Funkfreunde Hassberge, gladly check into the Bayernrunde every Sunday — by now it is as much a part of our ritual as the Sunday morning bread rolls! We support the Bayernrunde wherever and however we can, because this round is probably unique in the world. What has been created there deserves the respect of every ambitious radio operator. If you feel like it on a Sunday, call a break on channel 8 USB from 10:00 — announce your call sign right away and joining the round becomes all the easier!
Our on-air get-together
SUN — 20:00Channel 34 USB
The Sunday USB round
Every Sunday at 20:00 we start our USB round on 34 (27.345 MHz). This round is like a regulars' table: everyone is welcome, everyone can join in and have their say. In summer, one or two radio friends may well head up to Pirate Hill or another hilltop to carry the round further into the Franconian countryside — most of us, though, follow it from home.
Why USB? We have always had a Sunday round on FM. But since almost all of our radio friends now own new SSB rigs from Kucha Hans or vintage rigs from Gerhard Maurer, we decided on a USB round. We have no intention of competing with the Rhönrunde or the Bayernrunde — the point is to put SSB in the spotlight, because with good equipment SSB is great fun! So let us hear your break on channel 34 from 20:00 on Sundays. We are looking forward to it!
Pirate Hill is a plot of land made available to us by a fellow radio operator. Unfortunately, due to certain circumstances, the hill is only accessible in summer — otherwise it would end in a mud bath. Our efforts to make it usable in winter as well were turned down.
In summer, however, Pirate Hill blossoms in all its beauty, and a few “Pirate Hill Breakers” are QRV again with a high antenna at 400 m elevation! Since not every member of the CB Funkfreunde Hassberge — whether for health reasons or simply lack of time — still wants to head for the hills at the weekend, this group within the group came into being.
But any radio friend who feels like it is always welcome to visit us on Pirate Hill and join in. So open up your squelch and listen out in summer on FM, AM, USB or LSB — maybe you will hear the CQ call of the Pirate Hill Breakers!
73 + 55 — The Pirate Hill Breakers
Hills on the Air
HOTA Activities Group — strengthening hilltop radio together
/ 07
We, the CB Funkfreunde Hassberge, already brought the Pirate Hill Breakers to life. Out of that initiative, the first HOTA Activities Group (Hills on the Air Activities Group) is now emerging.
Each group naturally remains independent and can continue to act autonomously, organise its own events and realise its own ideas. At the same time, the HOTA Activities Group offers the chance to connect different hilltop radio groups under one banner, to exchange experience and to plan and run joint activities and events.
One thing is certain: what the hilltop operators achieve year after year, summer and winter, is something very special. In wind and weather, hills and mountains are climbed, antennas are set up and radio contacts are made in all directions. The passion for hilltop radio unites us all and makes HOTA a unique experience.
As part of HOTA, various hills and rises are also staffed by members of the CB Funkfreunde Hassberge / HOTA Activities Group. The goal is for as many other operators as possible to reach these hilltop stations. Calling stations are passed along to the individual hilltop stations, creating as many contacts as possible between the locations.
The result is a strong network of hilltop operators that fosters community, brings the bands to life and actively carries the idea of Hills on the Air forward.
Weatherproof, tough, stylish
Get the CB Funkfreunde sticker!
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If you would like to call a CB Funkfreunde Hassberge sticker your own, simply send us an email at cbdxclub@gmail.com — we will explain how to get one.
The sticker is printed in weatherproof premium quality, has a diameter of 90 mm and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
The comradeship between the CB Funkfreunde Hassberge and the CB Funkfreunde Bamberg Umland is something very special. We were brought together by our radio friend Mike1, who sadly passed away far too soon. It is thanks to him that we got to know so many wonderful radio comrades — and for that we are grateful. In memory of a great person and radio operator, we will forever regard this comradeship with the CB Funkfreunde Bamberg Umland as a special gift.
If you are ever in Bamberg or the surrounding area, do not miss the chance to call in on channel 18 FM — find out more about the Funkfreunde Bamberg Umland at funkfreunde-bamberg.de.
Funkfreunde Bamberg & Umland — CH18
We are all in!
MeshCore network
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We, the CB Funkfreunde Hassberge, are very actively committed to MeshCore — entirely at our own expense — because we firmly believe that independent communication will become ever more important in the future. Our goal is to install MeshCore repeaters wherever possible, in order to build and permanently maintain a comprehensive network — not only in the Hassberge, but far beyond.
A repeater is already up and running on Pirate Hill, the well-known radio hill of the CB Funkfreunde Hassberge, and carries the same name. Another repeater is located at the QTH of CB Prepper14 and bears the name CB Funkfreunde HAS. A third repeater operates as CB Prepper14 Gefrees. These first locations are just the beginning of a larger regional network that is meant to grow steadily.
MeshCore — LoRa mesh // no internet, no cellularRepeaters: 3 active
So what exactly is MeshCore?
MeshCore is an open, decentralised communication system based on LoRa that works entirely without the internet, cellular networks or central servers. The devices talk to each other directly by radio and form what is known as a mesh network. Every node can receive and forward messages, extending the network as it grows. If one node fails, the system automatically finds alternative routes — which makes MeshCore particularly robust and resilient.
Especially in times when you should no longer rely blindly on conventional infrastructure, MeshCore offers a real alternative. It is ideal for emergency communication, outdoor activities, events, crisis preparedness — or simply for people who value independent, resilient communication. LoRa technology enables long ranges at very low power consumption; repeaters on elevated sites additionally ensure that larger areas can be connected with one another.
A major advantage of MeshCore is its decentralisation: there is no provider, no contract, no running costs and no dependency on third parties. Private messages are end-to-end encrypted — the network belongs to the people who build and operate it themselves. That idea fits our philosophy as CB Funkfreunde Hassberge perfectly: communication that is free, independent and shaped by the community.
3Repeaters active
8Core team members
E2EEncrypted
Our community consists of 8 active members who organise, plan, build and coordinate everything. On top of that there are supporters and members without obligations who accompany the project, show interest or pitch in from time to time. Exactly this mix makes our group strong: committed core work and an open community at the same time.
On our Facebook page we regularly report on new repeater sites, projects, campaigns and the further expansion of our network. Our goal is clear: a strong, independent MeshCore network for the Hassberge and beyond. Because a modern radio community today is not just CB radio alone — it also means breaking new ground, connecting technology in meaningful ways and building something sustainable together.
We consider ourselves lucky to have competent and reliable contacts in the following friends and partners. Just like us, they place the highest value on quality in every respect. Do pay their websites a visit!
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