Amateur club in the town of Svishtov
There is no information or anyone’s memories about the initial organization of an amateur club in the town of Svishtov. This probably happened before 1960, and initially a transmitter made in the Tarnovo radio club + a concert receiver was used, which in 1968 were moved to the school in the village of Alekovo to revive the activity of LZ2KAL. Shortly before that, a 3-story transmitter with GU50 was built for LZ2KSQ and a communication receiver was obtained. The educational activity – training of primary school students was handled by Todor Kolev (sk) – a teacher by profession. The work of the radio station was handled by Todor Kolchev LZ2TK (sk) – a professional radio operator in the Bulgarian Radio and Television Service, who used a semi-automatic mechanical key “vibroplex”.
In early 1970, the public radio club in the town of Svishtov was established as a full-time club. The year was used to recruit personnel – people engaged in and willing to engage in amateur radio activities, equipping a hall and a cabinet for design activities, a radio station and materials. In the fall of 1970, the first school year was opened. Groups were trained in radiotelegraphy, radio construction and training of conscripts-communications officers. Subsequently, over the years, the volume of students increased many times. The radio station with the call sign LZ2KSQ conducted the first communications since the opening of the club. In 1970-72, two radio transmitters were built – 50 and 250w and one transceiver for SSB. The same participated in a TNTM review and won 2nd place. In 1974, a communications center was built, from where HF and VHF competitions were held. In the same year, the first VHF communications were also conducted by reflection from meteor trails and via amateur radio satellites. In 1975, amateur clubs were opened in the village of Tsarevets LZ2KCT and in the village of Gorna Studena. Groups are being trained in radiotelegraphy, radio construction, and work is underway to train radio station operators. The leaders are Dimitar Blazhev and Iliya Zhelev, respectively.
SPORTS
In the first years of the club’s establishment, teams were formed in high-speed radiotelegraphy, radio all-around, and radio detection. It participates in district and republican competitions every year. The student team in high-speed radiotelegraphy and radio all-around is a two-time republican champion. The pioneer teams in radiotelegraphy are multiple district champions. Leader Todor Kolev (sk).
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
During its existence as a state club, this activity developed at a serious pace.
- 1970 – HF transmitter 50w – Nikola Stoyanov
- 1971 – HF transmitter 250w – Stefan Hristov
- 1972 – HF transceiver SSB – Stefan Hristov
- 1973 – HF transceiver SSB – Bozhidar Atanasov
- 1974 – VHF transmitter + converter – Stefan Hristov
- 1975 – HF transceiver SSB – Petar Angelov /LZ4PA/
- 1975 – HF transmitter – Dimitar Blazhev
- 1976 – VHF antennas 4x 10 elements /45 m above the ground/
- VHF amplifier 250 watts
- HF antenna double square + antennas for low ranges
- HF transmitter – Zdravko Petkov /LZ2BZ/
- HF transceiver SSB – Nikola Stoyanov
- VHF converter 432 MHz
- 1978 – Amateur television SSTV – Petar Angelov /LZ4PA/
- 1 KW HF amplifier – Krasimir Lazarov /LZ4SU/
- Mounted 5m diameter parabolic antenna /432/ with tracking system
- 1979 – VHF radio station 144/432 MHz – Stefan Hristov – 1st prize in the rep. review of TNTM
- 1982 – HF transceiver SSB – Petar Angelov – 1st prize in the rep. TNTM review
- VHF antenna 16×32 elements /432/ for EME
- 1984 – 1 KW VHF amplifier for 432 MHz for EME QSO
During the period 1977 – 2000, various measuring and auxiliary equipment were made, which helped the overall activity of the club. After the launch of the VHF repeaters, many VHF transceivers were built and modified – Krasimir Kunev, Petar Sashev, Kiril Stefanov, Atanas Slavev.
HF AND VHF ACTIVITY
Undoubtedly, in this activity the club has achieved the greatest success. It must pay tribute to Iliya Kirilov /LZ1IKY/, Ivan Pavlov, to the students Zlatko, Lyubcho, Stefan, to Petar Angelov, Krasimir Lazarov and many others.
- The VHF radio station is a leader in its participation in Republican competitions. VHF Marathon – Dimitar Blazhev.
- The first EME connection on 432 MHz in 1984 was a great success = LZ2KSQ-DL9KR. Subsequently YU, F, G, SM, PA.
- The title of “Master of Sports” was awarded to 7 club activists.
- 2 club radio stations and 9 personal ones were opened and operated.
- From participation in Republican and International competitions, TNTM reviews, National radio design exhibitions, the Municipal Radio Club of Svishtov has won 134 gold, silver and bronze medals. 22 diplomas and international plaques.
Stefan Hristov was the head of the Svishtov radio club at that time.
Personal radio stations in Svishtov:
LZ2AKW Krasimir Vassilev Kiselov
LZ2DS Atanas Ivanov Slavev
LZ2SSB Petar Sashev Petrov
LZ2TK (sk) Todor Kolev
LZ2BZ Zdravko Todorov Petkov
LZ4PA Petar Nikolov Angelov
LZ4SU Krasimir Lazarov Lazarov (sk)
LZ2AGA Andrey Georgiev Andreev
