A motley collection of ideas
Hungary’s tallest tower since 1933 has been the Lakihegy transmitter tower. This iconic structure has become a symbol of Hungarian radio broadcasting over the past century. Located on the outskirts of Szigetszentmiklós, the octahedron-shaped tower, made up of eight triangles, reaches a maximum height of 307 meters — taller than the Eiffel Tower was. The … Read more
The history of wired telecommunications in Hungary spans more than 150 years, reflecting the evolution of global communication technology from the mid-19th century to the digital era. This chronology traces the key milestones from the first telegraph lines to the complete digitalization of Hungary’s wired network in 2005, highlighting technological, organizational, and regulatory changes that … Read more
I wrote this opinion piece in the summer of 2025 about the Tisza Party and Hungary’s prospects, based on what I knew at the time. History will show just how far off I was… This morning on the radio, Stefano Bottoni (an Italian-Hungarian historian, expert on Eastern Europe, and persona non grata) spoke about Fidesz. … Read more
In Hungary, the use of radio frequencies is regulated by the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH). The NMHH has published the National Frequency Allocation Table and Frequency Use Regulations. Radio Frequency Bands Abbreviation Frequency Range Wavelength ELF 3 Hz – 30 Hz 100,000 km – 10,000 km SLF 30 Hz – 300 Hz 10,000 … Read more
It is well known that, thanks to its favorable balneological and geothermal conditions, Hungary is a country rich in thermal waters. Although the demand for the energy utilization of thermal water is increasing, geothermal energy remains our largest untapped energy source, due to the unique geological characteristics of the Carpathian Basin. The average domestic heat … Read more
Spotters, SWL (shortwave listening) enthusiasts, and amateur radio operators all enjoy listening to aircraft communications — and nowadays, even drone pilots find it useful to monitor air traffic. A good handheld airband transceiver easily costs well over a hundred thousand forints, whereas the device described here is dirt cheap by comparison. Of course, it’s not … Read more
Dr Pál Veres was the favourite sexologist of socialist Hungary without being a sexologist. He was a newspaper photographer, journalist and Hungarian history teacher, and only graduated as a doctor at the ripe old age of 56, when he was already well known for his popular articles in the Ifjúsági Magazin. He became famous for his radio programmes in which he referred to fucking by name. One of his listeners once asked him if it was possible to masturbate with a vacuum cleaner. Uncle Pali’s answer was succinct: “It depends on which end: the one that sucks or the one that blows?”