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HamScope v1.56, released on 2007-03-20, functions as a multi-mode communications interface for amateur radio, supporting digital modes such as PSK31 (BPSK and QPSK), RTTY, ASCII, MFSK16, PACKET, and CW. The software integrates with external engines like _MMTTY_ for RTTY/ASCII and AGWPE for PACKET operation. It features a panoramic waterfall display, 42 user-programmable macro buttons, and user-definable function key mappings, providing operators with enhanced control during digital mode operations. The program includes a radio control interface compatible with several ICOM, TenTec, Kenwood, and Yaesu transceivers, enabling direct rig control. HamScope also establishes data links with various logging and radio control applications, including LOGic 7/8, DXbase 2004, RYLogit, and TRX-Manager, facilitating seamless data exchange and logging. A DDE server is available for custom connections. Designed for Windows 98 and NT, HamScope requires a 133 MHz Pentium-class machine and 16-bit SVGA color. While not officially supported, users have reported functionality on Windows 95, ME, XP, and 2000, though some issues with window settings or the MMTTY engine may occur. The software is distributed as a single executable file, with separate downloads required for MMTTY and AGWPE engines.

Popular ham radio packet windows application. By G4IDE (RIP)

Explains what amateur radio entails, detailing its dual role as a hobby and a public service, enabling communication among licensed operators using diverse radio equipment for self-training, recreation, and public service. It clarifies that ham radio operators require a government license, regulated globally by the ITU via the IARU, and outlines the privileges and responsibilities that come with operating an amateur radio station, including restrictions against commercial use and broadcasting to the general public. The resource then enumerates various activities hams engage in, such as worldwide HF communication, local VHF/UHF contacts, QRP operation, Packet Radio, Amateur Television, Slow Scan TV, contesting, and satellite communications. It also covers emergency and volunteer services, traffic handling, and the process of becoming a licensed amateur radio operator in the United States, mentioning local clubs, Elmers, and self-study as preparation methods for the FCC multiple-choice test.

Winlog32 is a freeware amateur radio logging software designed for Microsoft Windows platforms, including versions from 95 up to 11. Developed by G0CUZ, this utility provides robust logging capabilities with a strong focus on DXing across both HF and VHF bands. It integrates extensive tracking for popular awards programs such as DXCC, IOTA, and WAZ, offering features expected from high-quality logging and DXing software. The software is provided without charge to all radio amateurs and SWLs, embodying the spirit of amateur radio. Colin Morris, G0CUZ, has continuously developed Winlog32 over many years, ensuring its functionality remains current and comprehensive. Users can download and utilize the software with full access to all features, free from limitations. While individual distribution is permitted, provided all original files remain unaltered and no charge is made, bulk distribution requires explicit authorization from the author. The software also supports integrations with tools like AGW Packet Engine, ARSWIN Rotator Control, Club Log, and HamQTH Callbook.

RadioRaft decodes 10 different ARQ modes, 8 different FEC modes, Packet, Baudot, CW... It works with a Hamcomm interface or a radiomodem. RadioRaft offers automatic detection of modes, speeds and shift. It comes with a frequencymeter/baudmeter included, it has signal frequency tracking and a bit by bit display mode. Very easy to use. practical and fast.

APRS for Linux is a multifaceted system for use with packet radio by Hams, it allows the monitoring of real time geographical information such as the position of vehicles, the status of weather, radio direction finding and much much more. It envolves mapping, GPS tracking, packet radio, etc

Amateur Contact Log (AC Log) by N3FJP is a commercial Windows-based general logging program designed for amateur radio operators, supporting Windows 7 through 11. It provides comprehensive tracking for various operating awards, including Worked All States (WAS), Worked All Counties, Worked All Countries (WAC), DXCC, VUCC, Grids, Zones, IOTAs, and Lighthouses. The software features a customizable user interface, allowing operators to display specific data fields and adjust font sizes. It includes built-in databases for counties and countries, facilitates queries by band, mode, or power level, and offers a bearing and distance calculator for DX contacts. AC Log also provides DX spotting via Telnet or packet TNC, supports keyboard CW, and can play wave files. The program offers full support for ADIF import and export, enabling seamless integration with external services like eQSL, QRZ, Club Log, and the ARRL's Logbook of the World (LoTW) for QSO uploads and confirmation downloads. It interfaces with popular transceivers from Elecraft, Icom, Kenwood, Ten Tec, and Yaesu, and connects with digital mode software such as WSJT-X, Fldigi, and JTAlert via API. AC Log includes a Net Manager form for group logging, prints basic QSL label strips, and integrates with QRZ and Ham Call lookup services. The software is fully networkable for multi-PC operation, supports Parks on the Air (POTA) logging, and displays worked entities and DX spots on a real-time world map. Full featured Trial version available for 45 days

SV2AGW packet radio driver, runs TCP/IP protocol over radio, support windows and several devices like baycom and, E5DXL 9600 G3RUH compatible modems, DRSI and Sound cards by SV2AGW George Rossopoulos.

Version 7.22 of XMLog provides a fix for an issue where the ARRL LoTW application TQSL produced error messages concerning invalid "MY-COUNTRY" values, ensuring smoother integration for award submissions. The software supports flexible log searching, allowing users to select log subsets based on any field, such as RTTY QSOs on 40 meters during a specific month, or entries for a single country with sent but unreceived QSLs. XMLog tracks DXCC, WAZ, WAS, county hunting, IOTA, and grid square awards, managing QSL sent/received status and submission status to award sponsors, with LoTW crediting for DXCC and WAS. It generates detailed reports summarizing QSL status by band and mode, identifying needed countries/states/zones, and listing critical QSOs that could boost award totals. The system also integrates with callbook services like QRZ.com (subscription required) and WM7D.net for lookups, and facilitates QSL and mailing label printing using standard or custom layouts. Further capabilities include ADIF, Excel, and CSV log import/export, a Packet Window for Internet PacketCluster nodes or TNCs with history and scripting, and vocal/CW alerts for needed QSOs based on PacketCluster spots. Rig control is supported for a wide array of Alinco, Elecraft, Flex, Heath, Icom, JRC, Kenwood, TenTec, and Yaesu transceivers, enabling frequency/mode synchronization and control. CW support is provided via a serial port interface compatible with N1MM or K1EL WinKeyer, allowing CW sending from a keyboard or pre-programmed messages.

A complete overview of modern digital HF radio operating modes: PACTOR AMTOR GTOR CLOVER RTTY PSK31 HELLSCHREIBER PACKET MT63 MFSK16 THROB.

Mods.DK serves as a central repository for **amateur radio modifications**, offering a substantial collection of user-contributed articles. Hams can find detailed instructions for various equipment, from transceivers by Yaesu, Kenwood, and Icom to microphones and power supplies. The database, currently holding 6230 articles, facilitates searching for specific equipment modifications, such as enabling out-of-band receive and transmit capabilities or integrating high-speed packet modems for enhanced data communications. Many entries focus on achieving better performance from existing gear, often detailing how to expand frequency coverage for MARS/CAP operations or optimize radios for 9600 baud packet. The site also includes repair instructions and general improvements for a wide array of HAM rigs and modems, reflecting a community-driven effort to share technical knowledge. Users are cautioned that modifications are not verified by Mods.DK and are undertaken at one's own risk, with potential legal implications depending on local regulations. The platform emphasizes community support, encouraging direct contact with authors or forum discussions for troubleshooting.

Kantronics produce Modems, Tnc, Kam, Marine, wireless modems. Packet radio communication devices, HF E-mail, paging, GPS tracking, weather data gathering, or wireless data transmission.

SIMPLEX is a free windows program which transforms any transceiver into an audio repeater. It works on HF, VHF, UHF etc with SSB, CW, FM, packet, SSTV and every modulation mode.

You'll find more than 330 Amateur Packet Radio Gateways on world maps.

FBB is a freeware bulletin board software for amateur packet-radio run on DOS Windows and Linux

RXCLUS is a free windows amateur radio software especially designed for the DX'ers and SWL's wanting to receive the informations transmitted by packet radio on the DX-cluster system. It supports also telnet protocol.

Catalogs a diverse array of Software Defined Radio (SDR) projects and realizations, systematically classified by their sampling methodologies and underlying hardware architectures. The resource delineates projects into categories such as those utilizing soundcard sampling of traditional transceiver audio outputs (Type Ia), mono soundcard sampling of intermediate frequencies (Type R1x-x-xx), stereo soundcard sampling of I/Q IFs (Type Q1x-x-xx), dedicated stereo audio ADC sampling of I/Q IFs (Type Q2x-x-xx), direct antenna RF signal sampling with off-the-shelf acquisition boards (Type R3x-x-xx), dedicated RF ADC sampling of analog IFs (Type R2x-x-xx), dedicated RF ADC sampling of direct antenna RF signals with ASIC-based processing (Type R4x-A-xx), FPGA-based processing (Type R4x-F-xx), and specialized IF chipsets combining ADC and DDC functions (Type Dxx-S-xx). Each entry provides a brief description, often including pricing, availability of source code, and specific hardware components like ADCs, DACs, DDS, and FPGAs. The compilation presents various practical applications, from PSK31 and Packet radio implementations to adaptations of the DRM standard for amateur radio bandwidths, such as Hamdream and WinDRM. It features specific hardware designs like the SoftRock-40 for the 40-meter band, the Firefly SDR for 30m and 40m, and more complex systems like the Quicksilver QS1R, which employs a 16-bit 130 Msamples/s ADC and an Altera Cyclone III FPGA. The resource also lists sample processing software, RF front-end designs, and academic/commercial SDR initiatives, offering insights into different approaches for I/Q conversion and digital signal processing in SDR systems.

GP for ms dos and ms Win by DD3DJ

An adjustable VSWR, 2 meter J-Pole

A free application that captures DX and WWV spots from up to 5 internet clusters and a local packet cluster. DX Spots are merged and stored in a Spot Database on your PC, enabling you to monitor, sort, and filter them in real time; known LotW participants are highlighted, as are needed stations. WWV spots are plotted to show SFI, A, and K over the last solar revolution.

Macintosh automatic position reporting system, developed by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, to track boats and vehicles using GPS and packet radio. MacAPRS was written by Keith Sproul, WU2Z and Mark Sproul, KB2ICI

Why Packet Radio? Could be, You are Missing Something Funm, by Greg Jones, WD5IVD

RTTY SSTV PSK31 MFSK MT63 PACKET APRS and more...

Manufacturer of popular TinyTrak APRS Tracker offer Packet radio tools, wxtrack interfaces, TinyTrack3, a GPS position encoder, PicCon controller for transmitter hunting, GST-1 and GST-2 GPS format converters, and PeekPack, a packet radio monitoring tool.

Packet Modems, tnc, portable tnc manufacturer

Yaesu FT-1000MP, FT-990 and FT-920 packet data port to pc sound card for psk 31 interface.

The Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin is freely distributed on the Internet and packet clusters around the world, by Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW. Published almost on weehly basis the OPDX is one of the oldest DX news list on the internet.

A Primer for the new Packet Radio operator

Freeware program, special and easy to use packet program for communicating with ISS, PCSat and other 'compatible' sats. Can also be used for basic normal packet.

Eighteen-part tutorial on packet radio in HTML and ASCII format from Larry Kenney, WB9LOZ

Sells leading-edge voice and digital communications products to the world-wide military, government, industrial, and amateur radio marketplaces. Bluetooth Remote Audio/PTT, Rig Controller with Audio & PTT , HamLinkUSB Rig Control, Noise filtersm antenna analyzers, Multimode Data Controller, TNC, Packet Radio Terminal Node Controller. USB2RS232

Demonstrates a comprehensive logging and contest program for Windows, _UCXLog_, designed to assist amateur radio operators in managing their QSO records and participating in competitive events. It integrates essential features such as transceiver control for single-operator two-radio (_SO2R_) setups, CW keying via COM/LPT ports, and SSB/RTTY operation through soundcard interfaces. The software also provides DX cluster connectivity via packet, internet, or Telnet, alongside robust statistics tracking for awards like _DXCC_ and _IOTA_, locator management, and greyline map display. Enables operators to efficiently handle log import/export functions, print QSL cards, and maintain detailed records of their contacts. The program's network capability facilitates multi-operator environments, while its support for various digital modes and rig control protocols enhances operational flexibility. Regular updates, including beta versions, are provided, ensuring ongoing development and feature enhancements for the amateur radio community.

The Packet Terminal Driver program is a general purpose communications package for communicating with a packet TNC attached to your IBM-PC/clone. The program was written to work with the Kantronics range of TNC's but should work with any TNC that is connected to a serial port on your computer.

An open source Automatic Packet Reporting System tracker based on Arduino by Javier Martin

The purpose of the APRS-Beacon is to provide simple APRS-compatible position beacons for up to three Objects. It is designed to 'stand alone' and does not monitor other traffic on the frequency. It can use a single-port TNC (in 'native' mode), a single- or dual-port TNC in Kiss mode or the AGW Packet Engine in order to transmit on up to four radio ports.(When running with AGWPE, APRS-Beacon will also work with Windows 2000)

APRSISCE/32 is an Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) program, primarily intended for Windows and Windows Mobile (CE), although it will run on Linux and Mac OS under wine. Offer enhanced messaging, announcement support via ANSRVR, and QRU for object query support, can run as a highly configurable Digipeater

Yo5ofh j-pole antenna plans for 2 and 6 meters

This program needs no other explanations because it is just a terminal program. The only difference is that it is multitasking. This means that you can have multiple connects and you can YAPP without restrictions. You can receive as many YAPPs as you wish simultaneously. If you have more than a RadioPort (You have more than a TNC) you can connect in any RadioPort. You can have also unlimited number of connections (about 100).

DXSpider is a clone of PacketCluster software that runs under several operating systems including Linux and Windows compatible with the AK1A program

This web site represents the home of "Country Files", databases of entities (countries), prefixes and callsigns that are used by amateur radio logging software. There are three "flavors" of country files: CTY.DAT used by contest logging software such as CT, N1MM, NA, TR and Writelog DX4WIN.CTY used by the DX4WIN logging software WPXLOC.DAT used by packet cluster software such as AR-Cluster, CC Cluster and DX Spider maintained by Jim Reisert, AD1C

Flexnet and AGW packet engine tested and reviewed by IZ7ATH

LOGvrr, a **freeware logging software** developed by IN3VRR, provides amateur radio operators with essential tools for managing their contacts. The resource details various downloadable components, including the core LOGvrr application, an international callbook with approximately 1.8 million callsigns, and utility programs for installation and data conversion. It supports functionalities like logging QSOs, managing awards, and interfacing with PacketCluster systems, with specific instructions for installation on Windows operating systems, including compatibility notes for Windows 10 and 11 using Hyper-V or DOSBOX. The site also offers external tools and documentation, such as the FAQ_VRR.PDF manual which covers installation, printer configuration, ADIF conversion, and Packet setup. It references third-party software like Mercurio and BV QSL Management for QSL printing, and ADIF2QSL for label printing, highlighting LOGvrr's ability to export QSOs in **ADIF format** for integration with services like LoTW. The resource includes historical updates, with the latest core component update in August 2014, and notes on the CallBook's maintenance up to 2015.

LogDDM, a freeware logging application, supports the tracking of over **100** different awards, including _DXCC_, WAZ, and WAS, directly within its interface. This software facilitates comprehensive log management for amateur radio operators, integrating functionalities such as a built-in callbook lookup, real-time packet cluster access, and direct rig control for various transceivers. It also offers robust import and export capabilities, primarily utilizing the ADIF format, which is essential for submitting logs to award sponsors or transferring data between different logging platforms. Developed by Giorgio, IV3DDM, the program is designed to streamline the logging process, allowing hams to efficiently record contacts and manage their QSL information. It provides a centralized hub for operational data, from initial QSO entry to final award application. Key features include detailed QSL management, support for multiple operating modes, and a user-friendly interface, making it a practical tool for daily operating and contest logging.

FindU.com operates as a robust database archiving **APRS** (Automatic Packet Reporting System) data, including weather, position, telemetry, and message reports. It integrates data from both amateur radio APRS systems and the internet-based Citizen Weather Observer Program. This substantial 58 GB database is hosted on dual servers utilizing data replication, processing approximately 20 new reports per second to provide constantly updated information. The system supports various applications, such as displaying weather reports, tracking position data, and facilitating long-term vehicle tracking. A notable function involves forwarding over 100,000 near-realtime weather observations daily to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for accuracy checks and use by NOAA and the National Weather Service. Additionally, it archives APRS reports from the International Space Station. Access to the database is primarily via dynamic web pages, with a comprehensive list of available CGIs detailed on a dedicated server page. While direct URL parameter editing is possible for advanced users, alternative web pages with forms simplify query submission. The platform utilizes **PNG** images for dynamic graphics, a choice made due to past GIF patent issues, ensuring broad browser compatibility.

RDXCluster is a free windows telnet client for worldwide DX packet Cluster,featuring multiple spot windows, Band/Mode DXCC window, DX History window, Top DX window, Find, highlights, filters the spot by Roberto Verrini

Packet radio terminal program for win 3.1 and above, WinBox is a modified version of WinGT for cb radio usuage

How to use packet radio using the WindowsCE operating system

Amateur Packet Radio Gateways by dl1eis

Setting up and testing a sound card packet radio interface by KD5ZUG

German page about packet radio, english version available