Österreichischer Versuchssenderverband
Non-profit organization
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The Österreichischer Versuchssenderverband (ÖVSV) (in English, Austrian Amateur Radio Society) is a national non-profit organization for amateur radio enthusiasts in Austria. Key membership benefits of the ÖVSV include the sponsorship of amateur radio operating awards, radio contests, and a QSL bureau for members who regularly communicate with amateur radio operators in other countries. ÖVSV represents the interests of Austrian amateur radio operators before Austrian and international telecommunications regulatory authorities.
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| Abbreviation | ÖVSV |
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| Formation | 1921[1] |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Location(s) | Vienna, Austria JN88eb |
Region served | Austria |
Official language | Austrian German |
President | Michael Zwingl OE3MZC |
| Affiliations | International Amateur Radio Union |
| Website | https://www.oevsv.at/ |
The ÖVSV is organized on a federal model, with a Dachverband, the National Umbrella Organisation, nine Landesverbände, the Provincial Associations, and the Austrian Military Radio Society.[1] OEVSV is the national member society representing Austria in the International Amateur Radio Union.[2]
Radiosport
ÖVSV organizes annually two amateur radio contests:[3]
- The All-OE 40/80m contest and cross-service event, always on May 1
- The All-OE 160m contest in November
