Q(S)O-100 – who will make the connection with 10-year-old students?

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the St.-Bernhard-Gymnasium, an amateur radio activity focused on connections via a geostationary amateur satellite is being prepared. QO-100The aim of the project is to enable 5th grade students to establish real amateur radio connections with operators from different countries and to introduce them to the practical use of radio communication.

Connections on the 80th anniversary of the school

The activity is part of the program dedicated to the anniversary of the St.-Bernhard-Gymnasium. Radio amateurs can participate in planned connections and communicate directly with the students under the supervision of the organizers. The project connects education, technology and the international radio amateur community through operation via QO-100.

Scheduling with 5th grade students via QO-100

The organizers have prepared a system for registering those interested in pre-arranged connections. Registered operators will be included in the schedule of skeds with 5th grade students on Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 12:30 to 17:00 UTC in 10-minute segments. This procedure allows for efficient planning of operations and ensures that children have the opportunity to make multiple international connections.

Registration of the sked

Registration is via the form available at:

https://qso.radio-connects.de/index.php?selectmain=register

Before registering, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the information provided on the registration page and fill in the required information according to the organizers' instructions.

Summary of information

Call for radio amateurs

If you have access to QO-100 operation and want to support the technical education of the younger generation, consider registering for the project. Each connection made can be the first contact with the world of amateur radio for ten-year-old students and at the same time motivate them to further interest in technology and communications.