This summer, we took a big step: Deepace participated in an exhibition for the very first time — Ham Radio 2025 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. For many in our team, it was not just about setting up a booth. It was about standing behind our work, meeting real users, and stepping into the community we’ve long admired.
And what a journey it was.
From Workshop to Show Floor
For years, we’ve focused on developing robust field RF test instruments — devices that are compact, practical, and precise. But we rarely had a chance to see the people who use them face to face. Preparing for Ham Radio 2025 felt like preparing for a final exam, a product launch, and a road trip all at once.
From packaging demo units to debating how many SMA cables we’d need — everything was new. Our booth at Messe Friedrichshafen became a small home for four days, filled with analyzers, antennas, and a lot of curious visitors.
Meeting the Community
We weren’t sure what to expect. But from day one, engineers, hams, professors, and distributors from all over Europe — and beyond — came by. Some had seen our KC901 series online. Others were discovering Deepace for the first time.
What we didn’t expect was how deep and technical many of the conversations became. People asked about:
- How our KC901R manages full S-parameter testing without needing a laptop
- Whether the KC908B can monitor digital voice signals in real-time
- Our calibration kits’ compatibility with third-party VNAs
- And even requests for neutron detector specs on the KC761 series
We brought instruments. But people brought passion.
Things We Learned
One powerful takeaway from our first exhibition: a good product is only half the story. Clear communication, face-to-face demos, and understanding the “why” behind customer questions — that’s what made the experience special.
But as first-time exhibitors, we also made our share of rookie mistakes.
We quickly realized that many visitors wanted printed user manuals, technical documentation, and business cards — and we hadn’t brought nearly enough. Some attendees even took photos of our displays just to remember our contact information. It was humbling, and also a good reminder: even in a digital world, some things are still best shared on paper.
We saw how important it is to:
- Let users touch and try the devices
- Listen closely to how people work in the field
- Explain features with honesty, not just specs
- And yes — bring enough flyers, cards, and printed materials
Sometimes we didn’t have a perfect answer. And that was okay — because it turned into real conversations, and new ideas for improvement.
New Connections, New Responsibilities
We also met potential partners and distributors from Germany, Italy, the UK, Poland, Israel, and more. Some were curious about becoming resellers. Others wanted to collaborate on content, training, or technical translations. It was humbling — and energizing.
We know this is just the beginning. After the show, we returned home with:
- A notebook full of feedback
- Dozens of follow-up emails to send
- And a strong motivation to do even better
Thank You
To everyone who visited our booth — thank you.
To the organizers at Ham Radio Friedrichshafen — thank you.
And to our small, hardworking team who packed boxes, set up monitors, and explained every SMA port for the hundredth time — thank you.
We came to exhibit our tools. But we left with something more valuable: a sense of belonging in the RF and ham radio community.
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