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BeaconSee shows you, in real time, worldwide HF band openings on your PC. Analyses the audio signals from your radio, which is tuned to the NCDXF IARU HF beacon network and shows you the signal strength received from each of the 18 beacon transmitters as a plot of frequency spectrum against time.

CwType v2.35 provides a dedicated terminal interface for **CW operators**, facilitating Morse code transmission from a Windows PC. Users can input characters via the keyboard or a connected paddle, supporting iambic keying. The software manages transceiver control, including PTT and CW keying, through COM or LPT ports. It offers adjustable speed, dash/dot ratio, and inter-letter spacing, with real-time speed display in LPM and WPM calculated by the "PARIS" method. The program includes features like MOX mode for automatic TX on/off, configurable weighting to compensate for transceiver element clipping, and programmable F-key macros for sending predefined text or special sequences. CwType can integrate with logging software such as AALog (V1.0.3 and later) for data transfer, and supports various character sets including English, Russian, and Swedish. A beacon mode is also available, executing the Alt-F12 macro periodically at a user-defined interval. Audio output for monitoring can be routed through the internal PC speaker or a sound card, with options for sine waveform and smooth envelope generation for SSB transmitters. The software is compatible with **Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10** and is distributed as freeware.

For amateur radio operators engaged in **radio direction finding** (RDF) and **transmitter hunting** (T-hunting) activities, this resource provides a catalog of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for constructing various DF and foxhunt-related projects. The offerings include PCBs for 80-meter fox transmitters and receivers, UHF fox transmitters with audio recording capabilities, and several designs for general-purpose radio direction finders. Specific projects like the "Simple 80M ATX-80 Transmitter" and the "N0GSG DSP Radio Direction Finder" are listed, along with attenuator boxes and specialized components for Doppler DF systems. The catalog details PCBs for projects published in prominent amateur radio magazines such as *73's*, *CQ*, *QST*, and *PE*, indicating their origin and design pedigree. For instance, the "Montreal Fox Controller" is sourced from the *Homing-In* column by Joe Moell, K0OV. The resource also lists components for advanced Doppler DF systems, including main boards, LED display boards, and antenna switch boards, with options for programmed PIC microcontrollers. Pricing for each PCB is provided, allowing hams to acquire the necessary components for their DIY RDF endeavors.

Hidden transmitter hunting, often called fox hunting or Amateur Radio Direction Finding (_ARDF_), presents a unique challenge for radio amateurs. This resource details the _PicCon_ controller, a specialized device designed to automate the transmission of signals for such events. It integrates with a standard radio transceiver, functioning similarly to a packet radio TNC, by controlling the Push-To-Talk (PTT) line and injecting audio tones or modulated CW Morse code into the microphone input. The _PicCon_ unit is field-programmable using DTMF tones received via the radio, storing all settings in EEPROM for power-off retention. Its compact design and low power consumption (a few milliamps from a 7-35VDC source) make it suitable for remote deployment. An onboard LED indicates operational status, and a push-button allows manual start/stop of transmissions without DTMF. Typically supplied as a kit, _PicCon_ includes a PCB, components, and a comprehensive manual (available in HTML, RTF, and PDF formats). The kit provides a six-conductor interface cable, but users must supply radio and power plugs due to varied configurations. Byon, _N6BG_, developed this controller, which is available from the Byonics website.

Demonstrates the fundamental principles for connecting a personal computer to a ham radio transceiver, specifically for utilizing sound card-based digital mode software like those in the MM Hamsoft suite. It details the basic hardware setup, emphasizing the use of shielded leads and proper audio routing from the radio's output to the sound card's input, and from the sound card's output to the radio's microphone or data input. The resource highlights the critical need for transmit attenuation, suggesting a 100:1 voltage divider to prevent overdriving the transmitter's audio stage, and mentions the optional addition of ferrite beads and decoupling capacitors for RFI mitigation. The guide also points to external resources for more detailed pin-outs and interface schematics, such as a specific QSL.net page, and recommends consulting the help files within MM Hamsoft programs for interfacing specifics. It underscores that while the process is straightforward, understanding the audio level management and proper cabling is key to successful operation. The author, VE5KC, provides practical advice drawn from common issues encountered by operators setting up digital mode stations.

Chronicles the operational history of Cullercoats Radio, established in 1906 under _Marconi_ license, detailing its initial use of a spark-gap transmitter feeding a **200-foot** wooden mast. Documents the station's transition in 1915 to Marconi Wireless and a 1929 upgrade to a valve-type transmitter. Explains its later role as a British Telecom (BT) Maritime Radio Station, callsign GCC, serving as a receiving site with transmitting aerials at Hartley. Highlights the demolition of the commercial mast in 2000 and the site's subsequent sale. Features the Tynemouth Radio Club (GX0NWM) operating special event stations like GB4MPC for International Marconi Day from Marconi Point. Includes a historical QSL card confirming a QSO on **7.016 MHz** in 1936.

This article details the design and construction of a compact 20-meter QRP SSB transceiver by Pete Juliano, N6QW, measuring just 2 x 4 x 2 inches—small enough for a shirt pocket. Inspired by a 1963 QST design and refined from a prior version, it employs bilateral circuits, a 4.9152 MHz homebrew crystal filter, switched-crystal VXO for 60 kHz coverage (14.160-14.220 MHz), and standard components like ADE-1L mixers and IRF510 PA for 1W output. Key innovations include a double-sided PCB skeletal frame for shielding and isolation, Vectorboard sub-assemblies, and ultra-miniature relays. The bilateral receiver/transmitter shares stages, omitting AGC for simplicity, while a W3NQN LPF and optional 10W external amp enable DX contacts. Tune-up focuses on crystal matching and bias for linearity. Videos on YouTube demonstrate performance, confirming excellent stability and audio. Total cost nears $100, prioritizing portability over features like CW.