dec
21
za
2019
3e Secret Communications expositie
dec 21 @ 10:00 – 17:00
Following the success of our exhibitions Secret Communications 1 and Secret Communications 2, Crypto Museum has once again teamed up with the Foundation for German Communication in Duivendrecht (near Amsterdam, Netherlands) for the exhibition Secret Communications 3. This exclusive exhibiton will be open to the general public the following days:

  • Saturday 16 November 2019
  • Saturday 23 November 2019
  • Saturday 7 December 2019
  • Saturday 21 December 2019
  • Sunday 12 January 2020

On these days, we will be open from 10:00 to 17:00 and admission is free. Furthermore, coffee, tea and sandwiches will be available free of charge. We will be showing an exciting collection of cipher machines and espionage gear, some of which have never been on public display before. Check the overview below to see what we have selected for you. Large groups may apply for a visit outside the regular opening days and times. Contact Arthur Bauer to make arrangements.

 

The exhibition will cover the following four main themes:
  • 1. Enigma & Friends
    Enigma is arguably the most famous and well-known cipher machine in the world. We have shown it previously in its many variations, with all kinds of peripherals, as it was used by the German Third Reich during World War II for their secret communication. We will show it again this time, complemented by other technologies, such as secret telephone scramblers from World War II. In addition, Tatjana van Vark will show and demonstrate her wonderful Super-Enigma, but note that she will not be present on all opening days.
  • 2. Bugs
    This time we will show some unique covert listening devices (bugs) that were used during the Cold War by the Stasi and the CIA. We will also explain the methods of hiding such devices and how sweep-teams were able to track them down. We are able to give a good impression of the techniques used by the West as well as by the Eastern Block, and will be able to show some exiting examples. Note that many of the bugs used by the CIA were developed and manufactured by a Dutch company, from the 1950s well into the 1990s.
  • 3. Philips Crypto
    As Crypto Museum is based in Eindhoven, some of our collection is dedicated to the history of cipher machines that were developed by Philips Usfa (later: Philips Crypto). Over the past few years, our collection has grown to the extent that we are now able to show most of the equipment that was developed and manufactured by this company. See why Philips Crypto once belonged to the — big four — in the crypto-world and why Philips was allowed to supply to NATO. An impressive range of impressive products. Hear the story of the rise and fall of Philips Crypto.
  • 4. Car phones (ATF)
    In addition to the above subjects, we will share with you the history of car phones (cellular networks) in the Netherlands in the days before GSM. Learn how the networks were penetrated by criminals, to use it for blackmailing and for making clandestine phone calls. We will be showing items that have been confiscated by the police and that have not been on public display before. Learn how cryptography and authentication became mandatory in the GSM network, and what role PTT Telecom (now: KPN) played in this.

    We will also show tapping techniques for both mobile and land lines, including a complete tapping room of the police who – in cooperation with PTT Telecom – intercepted criminal conversations. One small restriction: on the days that Tatjana van Vark demonstrates her Super-Enigma, some of this material will not be on display.

jan
12
zo
2020
3e Secret Communications expositie
jan 12 @ 10:00 – 17:00
Following the success of our exhibitions Secret Communications 1 and Secret Communications 2, Crypto Museum has once again teamed up with the Foundation for German Communication in Duivendrecht (near Amsterdam, Netherlands) for the exhibition Secret Communications 3. This exclusive exhibiton will be open to the general public the following days:

  • Saturday 16 November 2019
  • Saturday 23 November 2019
  • Saturday 7 December 2019
  • Saturday 21 December 2019
  • Sunday 12 January 2020

On these days, we will be open from 10:00 to 17:00 and admission is free. Furthermore, coffee, tea and sandwiches will be available free of charge. We will be showing an exciting collection of cipher machines and espionage gear, some of which have never been on public display before. Check the overview below to see what we have selected for you. Large groups may apply for a visit outside the regular opening days and times. Contact Arthur Bauer to make arrangements.

 

The exhibition will cover the following four main themes:
  • 1. Enigma & Friends
    Enigma is arguably the most famous and well-known cipher machine in the world. We have shown it previously in its many variations, with all kinds of peripherals, as it was used by the German Third Reich during World War II for their secret communication. We will show it again this time, complemented by other technologies, such as secret telephone scramblers from World War II. In addition, Tatjana van Vark will show and demonstrate her wonderful Super-Enigma, but note that she will not be present on all opening days.
  • 2. Bugs
    This time we will show some unique covert listening devices (bugs) that were used during the Cold War by the Stasi and the CIA. We will also explain the methods of hiding such devices and how sweep-teams were able to track them down. We are able to give a good impression of the techniques used by the West as well as by the Eastern Block, and will be able to show some exiting examples. Note that many of the bugs used by the CIA were developed and manufactured by a Dutch company, from the 1950s well into the 1990s.
  • 3. Philips Crypto
    As Crypto Museum is based in Eindhoven, some of our collection is dedicated to the history of cipher machines that were developed by Philips Usfa (later: Philips Crypto). Over the past few years, our collection has grown to the extent that we are now able to show most of the equipment that was developed and manufactured by this company. See why Philips Crypto once belonged to the — big four — in the crypto-world and why Philips was allowed to supply to NATO. An impressive range of impressive products. Hear the story of the rise and fall of Philips Crypto.
  • 4. Car phones (ATF)
    In addition to the above subjects, we will share with you the history of car phones (cellular networks) in the Netherlands in the days before GSM. Learn how the networks were penetrated by criminals, to use it for blackmailing and for making clandestine phone calls. We will be showing items that have been confiscated by the police and that have not been on public display before. Learn how cryptography and authentication became mandatory in the GSM network, and what role PTT Telecom (now: KPN) played in this.

    We will also show tapping techniques for both mobile and land lines, including a complete tapping room of the police who – in cooperation with PTT Telecom – intercepted criminal conversations. One small restriction: on the days that Tatjana van Vark demonstrates her Super-Enigma, some of this material will not be on display.

jan
17
vr
2020
Jaarvergadering VERON A31 @ Trefcentrum Aldenghoor
jan 17 @ 20:00 – 22:00
feb
28
vr
2020
Clubavond VERON A31 – lezing: Veldsterkte metingen @ Trefcentrum Aldenghoor
feb 28 @ 20:00 – 22:00

LET OP !!!   In verband met carnaval is deze bijeenkomst op de 4e vrijdag in plaats van de 3e vrijdag van de maand.

Frank DK2FL komt een lezing geven over de praktijk van
“Veldsterkte metingen in het kader van de BEMFV-melding”.
In Duitsland wordt radiozendamateurs gevraagd om aan te tonen dat de veldsterkte van hun station de veiliheidsgrenzen niet overschrijdt. In Nederland is dat niet vereist, maar het aanhouden van veilige grenzen is hier natuurlijk net zo belangrijk. Het verhaal is minder theoretisch en/of juridisch, maar gericht op de praktijk over hoe veldsterktes gemeten kunnen worden.
mrt
20
vr
2020
*** AFGELAST *** Clubavond VERON A31 – lezing: DXpeditie A21EME @ Trefcentrum Aldenghoor
mrt 20 @ 20:00 – 22:00

De lezing van Lins PA3CMC over zijn EME dxpeditie naar Botswana met de call A21EME GAAT NIET DOOR !!

apr
17
vr
2020
*** AFGELAST *** Clubavond VERON A31 – lezing: Hanso Idzerda – 100jr radio omroep @ Trefcentrum Aldenghoor
apr 17 @ 20:00 – 22:00

Lezing door Gidi PA0EJM over Hanso Idzerda en 100 jaar radio omroep.

mei
30
za
2020
*** AFGELAST *** Excursie VERON A31 – radiotelescoop Stockert @ (on the road)
mei 30 @ 0:00

In mei is er GEEN clubavond, maar in plaats daarvan gaan de leden van A31 op reis naar radiotelescoop Stockert in Bad Muenstereifel.

jun
19
vr
2020
*** AFGELAST *** Clubavond VERON A31 – radio quiz @ Trefcentrum Aldenghoor
jun 19 @ 20:00 – 22:00
nov
20
vr
2020
Clubavond VERON A31 – WebSDR Maasbree @ (online)
nov 20 @ 20:00 – 22:00

Clubavond en lezing in de vorm van een webinar via Jitsi, georganiseerd door de afdeling Midden en Noord Limburg VERON A31.

 

Deze avond zullen Jan PA0SIM en Loek PE0MJX ons alles gaan vertellen over de door hun gerealiseerde Web-SDR in Maasbree. Waarom een WebSDR ? Hoe zoek je een geschikte locatie en hoe installeer je een WebSDR ? Welke antenne en ontvangers worden gebruikt ? Wat betekent het om een WebSDR te configureren? Waarom is het technisch interessant en uitdagend ?

Belangstellenden van buiten de vereniging kunnen contact opnemen met Jan PA0SIM , via a31@veron.nl

Kijk voor meer info over de web-SDR op :  https://websdr-maasbree.jouwweb.nl/
De web-SDR zelf is te beluisteren op :  http://websdrmaasbree.nl/

jan
15
vr
2021
Jaarvergadering VERON A31 @ (online)
jan 15 @ 20:00 – 22:00

Jaarvergadering van de afdeling Midden- en Noord-Limburg van de VERON in de vorm van een videoconferentie.

Deelname alleen voor leden.

De url voor de Jitsi-meeting volgt per email naar de leden.