HE8Z is the special-callsign used for contests during 2009, celebrating 80 years USKA.

USKA = Union Schweizerischer Kurzwellen Amateure, e.g. Federation of Swiss Shortwave Amateurs.

Standard-callsign is HB9Z.

All logged QSO will be confirmed with a QSL "HE8Z" via bureau. Do not send electronic QSL.

This is our contest-QTH: Mount Gäbris, Kanton AR (Appenzell Ausserrhoden)

Dawn at Mount Gäbris

                                                                     Mobil-Shack for contests, courtesy of HB9AZT