Emergency Radio, Power Prices and F1

A civil radio network makes it possible to send messages even when electricity, mobile networks and the internet fail. Morten Evening may become the year’s most expensive electricity day in South and Southern Jutland, and a 48-year-old mechanic from Sønder Hygum is taking part in his last Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull on Sunday.

Civilian network sends messages without mobile coverage

During a massive and prolonged power outage, mobile masts may cease to work. Yet a number of Danes can still send and receive messages via the so-called Meshcore network, which operates through radio waves and requires a LoRa radio device costing around 500 kroner and a fair amount of nerdiness.

Communication on the network can be public or consist of encrypted private messages. The devices can only handle small amounts of data, such as short text messages, and they run on batteries and solar panels. DR Nyheder Trekantområdet

Mortens Eve Can Be Expensive on the Electricity Bill

Forecasts show that Tuesday could be the most expensive day of the year for electricity in Syd- og Sønderjylland, with an average price of 3,38 kroner per kWh, according to Elpriser.dk to TV SYD. The most expensive hour is expected between 17:00 and 18:00, when electricity can cost up to 4,56 kroner per kWh.

The high prices are due, among other things, to very low wind power production. A fan oven at 160 degrees for three hours uses around 2,9 kWh; in Vestdanmark it costs 12,09 kr. on Mortens Eve, while the same dish at 02–05 costs 7,18 kr. TV SYD

Two South Jutland residents elected to DGI's board of directors

At DGI's annual meeting in Aarhus on Saturday, a candidate from Sdr. Vilstrup near Haderslev was re-elected with 106 votes, while a candidate who is chair of DGI Gymnastik and director of AMU SYD in Kolding was newly elected. DGI (Danske Gymnastik- & Idrætsforeninger) is headquartered in Vejle, and the board of directors consists of nine members in total.

Both want to work on strengthening the communities and ensuring that DGI maintains close contact with local associations, according to DGI's website. DGI also said farewell to its national chair after eight years in the position; there is only one candidate for the position of chair. TV SYD TV SYD

Koldinghus posted a deficit of 13.5 million kroner

Koldinghus Castle in central Kolding reported a deficit of 13.5 million kroner in 2025. This is shown in a statement submitted by Den Kongelige Samling, which operates Koldinghus, to Kolding Kommune (the local authority).

Among other things, the deficit was due to expenses for two exhibitions exceeding the budget by 5.8 million kroner and spending on staff coming in 3.8 million kroner above budget. The group as a whole reported a profit of 3.9 million kroner in 2025. TV SYD

48-year-old mechanic calls it quits in Formula 1 after 438 Grand Prix races

A 48-year-old Red Bull mechanic from Sønder Hygum will take part in his final Grand Prix as a Red Bull mechanic in Formula 1 this Sunday. After 22 years, 438 Grand Prix races and eight world championships, he is calling it a day and will from now on prioritise time with his family.

He has been part of four world championship victories with Sebastian Vettel and four with Max Verstappen, and Red Bull celebrated six constructors’ world championships during the same period. After his retirement, Red Bull will still have a Dane on its mechanics team. TV SYD TV SYD

Asphalt work on Ny Lillebæltsbro may cause queues

From Sunday 8 November, the Danish Road Directorate (the state road authority) will carry out evening and night work on Ny Lillebæltsbro as part of the upcoming renovation of the bridge. From 17.30, traffic will be reduced from three lanes to two, and later in the evening to a single lane.

Drivers on the E20 motorway between Fredericia S and Middelfart should prepare themselves for patience over the next three weeks. The work may result in queues and longer travel times, but the on- and off-ramps at Middelfart and Fredericia S will remain open. TV SYD

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